Eileen Dunne has said she enjoyed every moment of Dancing With The Stars after she became the fourth celebrity voted off the show on Sunday night.
The former RTÉ newsreader and her pro partner Robert Rowiński faced a dance-off with fellow competitors Rosanna and pro-dancer Stephen Vincent but her combined viewer and judges' scores saw her taking her leave.
Speaking after her elimination, she said: "Thank you for having me because I enjoyed every moment. The highlight was meeting Robert, the other dancers, the ponytail!"
Eileen and Robert will speak to DWTS host Jennifer Zamparelli on Monday just after 10am on 2FM for their first broadcast exit interview.
Next week the remaining seven celebrity dancers and their partners will take part in Orchestra Week.
How the night unfolded:
First to the dance floor on Sunday night were former newsreader Eileen and her partner Robert Rowiński danced a Paso Doble to Viva Torero.
Loraine Barry said: "Eileen - two props, one is hard enough! Going down on one knee in that skirt -well done you - a brave move! You did a very good job."
Brian Redmond said: "Eileen Dunne - keep bringing the fun!"
Arthur Gourounlian said: "You mesmerised me."
Total Score: 19
Up second were Wild Youth’s David Whelan and Salome Chachua dancing a Quickstep to Almost Like Being in Love by Bradley Walsh.
Brian said: "You come out every week and treat each dance with the respect it deserves."
Arthur said: "You were like a Tasmanian devil and nothing was going to stop you!"
Total Score: 26
Dancing third tonight were former Miss World Rosanna Davison and her pro partner Stephen Vincent dancing a Tango to Together in Electric Dreams by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakley.
Loraine said: "A bit wishy washy in places but you gave it your best."
Brian said: "The start was like a flash of lightning but then it turned a bit soggy in places." Brian told Rosanna that she was exceptional when out of hold but needs to work on her posture.
Arthur said: "From Lady in red to lady in blue - you were electrifying. Every week you get better and better."
Total Score: 22
Couple number four were Paralympian Jason Smyth and Karen Byrne dancing a Samba to Rhythm Divine sung by Enrique Iglesias.
Loraine said: "I think you smashed it. You had the bounce and the booty. You did it really, really well."
Brian said: "I loved the technicality you gave us."
Arthur added: "You need to loosen up."
Total Score: 23
The fifth couple dancing were able to enjoy themselves having earned immunity from elimination last week. Former jockey Davy Russell and Kylee Vincent danced the Tango to Whatever Lola Wants (Gotan Project Remix) by Sarah Vaughan.
Loraine said: "You were totally committed to the dance. The timing wasn’t clear enough for me but you are going from strength to strength each week."
Total Score: 23
Sixth up was tv and radio presenter Laura Fox with her pro dance Denys Samson dancing a Cha-cha-cha to yes, and? by Ariana Grande.
Brian said: "There was great cheekiness. Needs to be more grounded."
Arthur: "That was a cool Cha, cha, cha - so much fun, adrenaline and excitement. Arian Grande would be so proud of you."
Total Score: 24
Drag queen Blu Hydrangea and Simone Arena got a standing ovation from the three judges and scored the highest points of the season so far as they danced a Viennese Waltz to Lose Control by Teddy Swims.
Loraine said: "It was raw storytelling; you really did strip back and you bared your soul. When you took off that mask and wiped away the lipstick, that's the real Josh there."
Brian said: "This is about telling a story and your story is really powerful and all we can do is thank you for doing that. The freedom that you felt and expressed was superb."
Arthur said: "I saw a stunning dancer in control telling their story. It was exquisite. I was in awe of you, incredible."
Total Score: 29
Last up tonight were presenter Katja Mia and Ervinas Merfeldas dancing a Charleston to I Need You by John Batiste.
Arthur said: "You let loose, you were amazing."
Brian said: "The commitment, the energy in every step. Loved the fun. I bet on a Monday you’re like `What?’ to Ervinas. Brian had one negative and mentioned to Katja to "watch her left foot."
Dancing with the Stars continues at 6.30pm next Sunday on RTÉ One
