All-Ireland winner Paul Brogan and his professional dance partner Salome Chachua have become the third couple to be voted off Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.
The Dublin footballer and his dance partner had performed the Tango to Bruno Mars' Locked out of Heaven on Sunday night's show, scoring 16 points from the judges.
When the judges' scores and viewers' votes were combined, their fate was sealed.
After the result was announced, the gracious Paul saluted Salome's hard work as a teacher and dance partner.
"She didn't have much to work with when I first started," he said. "I've come a long way. I appreciate it. Thanks very much."
"Thank you so much," Salome said to Paul. "Amazing - great time we had. And thank you to everyone."
The highest score of the night, 27, went to Panti Bliss and her professional dance partner Denys Samson for their Charleston.
The remaining eight couples will return to the floor next week for Dedicated Dance Week.
Dancing with the Stars, Sundays, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, 6:30pm
The story of the night:
Kevin McGahern and Laura Nolan
The first couple of the night were comedian Kevin McGahern and his professional dance partner Laura Nolan, dancing the Cha-Cha-Cha to Jamiroquai's Canned Heat.
Head judge Loraine Barry said the couple "truly brought in the real Cha-Cha-Cha" to the disco theme. She said it needed more staccato but was a "groovy start".
Fellow judge Arthur Gourounlian hailed Kevin's footwork and praised him for carrying on when he got "a bit lost".
Brian Redmond said he was "really happy" that Kevin took on the advice and "brought more performance" this week. He agreed with Loraine that it was "a little bit choppy in places". Kevin and Laura scored 20 points from the judges.
Hats off to @kevinmcgahern and @laura_nolan for that cha cha - we're feeling the heat! 20 points 🔥 #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/350mpeEzdj
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Carl Mullan and Emily Barker
The second couple of the night were RTÉ 2FM presenter Carl Mullan and his professional dance partner Emily Barker, dancing the Viennese Waltz to Lewis Capaldi's Pointless.
Arthur Gourounlian said it was "stripped back, cool, romantic". He said Carl was "shining tonight".
Brian Redmond said Carl's shoulder line was "immaculate", but there was some "dodgy footwork on the fleckle". Overall, Brian said it was "a very nice Viennese Waltz".
Loraine Barry said she loved Carl's "seriousness". She said Carl had "that lovely movement around the floor", but the routine didn't need the "breaking up" of the couple in places. Carl and Emily scored 22 points from the judges.
Stephanie Roche and Ervinas Merfeldas
The third couple of the night were Shamrock Rovers and Ireland forward Stephanie Roche and her professional dance partner Ervinas Merfeldas, dancing the Paso Doble to John Gibbons X LYRA's Edge of Seventeen.
Brian Redmond said Stephanie "got going" after the slo-mo at the start. He said Stephanie is "getting there" but "needs to start working the body" to get that characterisation.
Loraine Barry saluted Stephanie's dedication and the opening of the routine.
Arthur Gourounlian said the opening found Stephanie "in the zone". He said he wanted to see "stillness, control and danger", but they weren't there all the time. Stephanie and Ervinas scored 14 points from the judges.
We were at the edge of our seats with that powerful Paso Doble! 14 points for @StephanieRoche9 and Ervinas💋 #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/hc4IMjmcDY
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Shane Byrne and Karen Byrne
The fourth couple of the night were former Ireland rugby international Shane Byrne and his professional dance partner Karen Byrne, dancing the Salsa to Jim Carrey's Cuban Pete.
Loraine Barry said: "My cheeks are hurting!" She said Karen's choreography was "absolutely brilliant". "The spin, the hips, the fun element was all there," she enthused.
Arthur Gourounlian said it was "a really good Salsa". "I loved it!" he exclaimed.
Brian Redmond said: "Steamy, sultry, sexy Salsa it was not - but in the weirdest way, I absolutely loved it!" He added that Shane has one of the most "fluid sets of hips" he has ever seen! Shane and Karen scored 21 points from the judges.
We're REALLY feeling the BYRNE with that salsa 😅🌶 21 points for @shanebyrneoffic and @KarenDWTS! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/y4djtT71Ac
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Paul Brogan and Salome Chachua
The fifth couple of the night were All-Ireland winner Paul Brogan and his professional dance partner Salome Chachua, dancing the Tango to Bruno Mars' Locked out of Heaven.
Arthur Gourounlian described Paul as "so powerful, so strong". He said it was "a little bit stompy in places" and urged Paul to relax.
Brian Redmond said eight lifts in the Tango was "pushing it". He said he wants Paul to use his improved posture to "lead Salome more".
Loraine Barry said it was "very hard to judge". She liked the opening but wanted more of the Argentine and Ballroom Tango elements. Paul and Salome scored 16 points from the judges.
We're always in heaven with @PeeBrogan and Salome! ✨ 16 points! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/nHDfI4EYM8
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Brooke Scullion and Robert Rowiński
The sixth couple of the night were singer Brooke Scullion and her professional dance partner Robert Rowiński, dancing the Samba to Chanel's SloMo
In something of an understatement, Brian Redmond began by saying Brooke did a "pretty good job". He said he wants to see more control and "tidying up in the legs". "For a Samba, it's a really good job," he concluded.
Loraine Barry said Brooke "absolutely did a great job" of a "so demanding" dance. She agreed the feet could be a "little bit more tidy" but added that Brooke's work ethic is "sublime".
Arthur Gourounlian said he would give Brooke douze points if it was the Eurovision. "We all know Samba is the celebrity killer," he concluded, "but Samba never met Brooke Scullion." Brooke and Robert scored 26 points from the judges.
Well @Brooke_Scullion and @rowinski_robert are a Euro-VISION with that samba! 26 points from our judges 🌟 #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/lDX2yeeN22
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Panti Bliss and Denys Samson
The seventh couple of the night were Drag icon Panti Bliss and her professional dance partner Denys Samson, dancing the Charleston to The Puppini Sisters' Puttin' on the Ritz.
Loraine Barry said everything needed for a good Charleston was there. She said it was a "really, really fun number".
Arthur Gourounlian said it was "madness in every possible way" with "everything and more".
Brian Redmond said it was "ridiculously brilliant". He said the way Panti styles her legs is "so perfectly feminine". "Not much wrong with that!" he concluded. Panti and Denys scored 27 points from the judges.
They put on the ritz AND the glitz with that Charleston! @PantiBliss and @DenysSamson score 27 points 👠 #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/WPBW8EG518
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Damian McGinty and Kylee Vincent
The eighth couple of the night were singer and actor Damian McGinty and his professional dance partner Kylee Vincent, dancing the Quickstep to Scouting for Girls' She's So Lovely.
Arthur Gourounlian said Damian has become "a confident dancer" and it was "quite a lovely dance".
Brian Redmond said there is work to be done on the feet, but Damian's shoulder line is "immaculate".
Loraine Barry said that overall it was "a very good Quickstep". She agreed with Brian's comments on the feet. Damian and Kylee scored 23 points from the judges.
They're SO lovely - as was that quickstep 😍23 points for @damianmcginty and Kylee #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/CcYqJ3QY1W
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
Suzanne Jackson and Michael Danilczuk
The final couple of the night were entrepreneur and presenter Suzanne Jackson and her professional dance partner Michael Danilczuk, dancing Contemporary Ballroom to Birdy's Keep Your Head Up.
Brian Redmond said the first Contemporary Ballroom of the season had "really good" dancing but needed more character. "Fabulous dancing - but just go wild and let it all go," he concluded.
Loraine Barry said it was "beautiful, beautiful, beautiful on many counts". She agreed with Brian that she wants to see more "storytelling".
Arthur Gourounlian saluted Suzanne's resilience and her work on the lifts. "J'adore!" he concluded. Suzanne and Michael scored 25 points from the judges.
.@SoSueMe_ie and Michael can certainly keep their head up after that performance 👏 points from our judges! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/fG8XtJ2i7A
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 5, 2023
