Leah O'Rourke

Derry Girls star Leah O'Rourke has become the first celebrity to be eliminated from RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars.

She was told that judges “expected a lot more of her” and scored her lowest mark yet of 15. Meanwhile footballer Stephanie Roche ditched the heels for a pair of trainers as she danced a lively Charleston in an orange velvet suit. He was praised for his beautiful performance and got 25 points. 2FM presenter Carl Mullen channelled his inner Ricky Martin as he danced a samba with partner Emily Barker to the tune of Shake Your Bon Bon. He was told he “had that passion” and earned himself a score of 20. Reacting to the news that she was the first out, she said she was “feeling OK”.

DERRY Girls star Leah O'Rourke was the first celebrity voted out of Dancing With The Stars tonight.The show was thrown into chaos this morning when Ma.

Arthur said: "You came back with a vengeance. Keep it like that." You gave a 150 per cent." But technically you might need to work a bit more." Arthur said: "Hips don't lie and the way you were creating those patterns? I'm very much in love with this tonight." Loraine said: "The Cha-cha-cha is a very difficult dance. He said: "I'm so happy to be here. The quickstep was divine. The quality of what you did there Brooke Scullion, I don't think you realise how good that was." Arthur said: "These feathers give me life. Brian said: "Very welcome back.

Leah's big break came when she appeared in the world-renowned comedy series 'Derry Girls', playing the character of Jenny Joyce, the straitlaced student at Our ...

I have people I went to school with messaging me telling me it’s class to see me on TV. I honestly don’t think I’ll be in the competition for long, but I will have achieved my own personal goals. “It was an absolute dream come true to be in that show,” she said. She explained: “You don’t want to look back and regret holding back. Dancing with the Stars Ireland is Leah’s latest venture and it’s already in its second week. “If I had said no, I’d always have wondered what would have happened. With this, you get one shot and anything could happen because it’s live TV. [Newry](https://www.armaghi.com/category/news/newry-news) and I love the people. “It was very surreal. So then when it got a really good reaction, we were absolutely delighted with it. [Newry](https://www.armaghi.com/category/news/newry-news), how Derry Girls took off on the world stage and how she hopes to prove herself wrong in her new live TV appearance. [Newry](https://www.armaghi.com/category/news/newry-news) close to her heart – a city in which she still lives amidst the busy life of a TV star.

After three weeks of dancing, the public and the three judges - Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry and Arthur Gourounlian - have spoken and the first person has ...

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Derry Girls star Leah O'Rourke has become the first celebrity to leave Dancing with the Stars following an intense evening on the RTÉ One competition.

The man with the mullet, who scored 15 points, was told by Loraine to 'move on ahead' of next week's eagerly awaited movie week. After two weeks of low scores from the judges, Puskas nominated footballer Stephanie Roche and partner Ervinas Merfeldas showed nerves of steel with their Charleston. Next up was former Republic of Telly host Kevin McGahern, who danced the Tango to I Don’t Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats with Laura Nolan. An emotional Arthur, who gave a standing ovation, said the dance was 'absolutely stunning'. With Brian criticising the performance, saying he's no longer 'mad about Sundays' after the routine, Kevin scored a harsh 17 points. Former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy continued to embrace her drastic move from her heavy career, with a fun-filled Salsa.

Leah and her professional partner John Nolan danced the Cha, Cha, Cha and scored just 11 points from the judges. Tonight was the third show of the series and ...

Afterward, Leah commented: “I'm feeling okay with my limited dancing abilities, this was always a real possibility for me. John is a legend.” You are an absolute legend." A second fan of the show said: “Sorry to see Leah and John go but she tried her best and should be proud of herself”. She's a lovely person”. Sound person is Leah”.

Derry Girls' Leah O'Rourke was the first to be eliminated from the competition.

Arthur “absolutely loved it” and Brian said it was “fun" if a bit "rough around the edges”. Former rugby player Shane Byrne delivered “the strangest Paso Doble” judge Arthur has ever seen, earning a score of just 15. Tonight, she scored 23 for her Charlestown to Hustle by Pink which was a “mammoth change” from previous performances. It impressed the judges, with head judge Lorraine Barry saying it was the All-Ireland winner’s “best dance so far”. Next to the floor was comedian Kevin McGahern with a tango toby The Boomtown Rats. How long had Robert to learn this sultry number?

The third week of the primetime RTÉ show saw the first elimination of the series, as football star Stephanie Roche made an impressive comeback and singer ...

Roche and dance partner Ervinas Merfeldas claimed the third-highest score of the night from the judges with a total of 23 points, showing they're not to be counted out just yet. You are an absolute legend." John is a legend.” Not only that, but the 23-year-old – who has been excelling in the competition so far – had the additional challenge of working with a brand new partner after pro dancer Maurizio Benenato exited the show to deal with "a private problem". The show was opened by DWTS favourite Suzanne Jackson and her partner Michael Danilczuk, who kicked things off with a with a lively jive to Runaround Sue by The Fratellis. "I came on and I gave it a shot and I had the best time with John.

'Derry Girls' star Leah O'Rourke became the first contestant to be eliminated from RTE's 'Dancing with the Stars' on Sunday night, but Derry's Brooke ...

Trust me if that’s the only thing I’m saying to you in week 3, that’s a good thing.”Brooke and Robert scored 26 from the judges, putting her top of the leader board. I came on and I gave it a shot and I had the best time with John. I thought it was absolutely SUPER!”Damian and Kylee scored 25 from the judges. The only thing you need to do is not be afraid of the moments when you need to stand still. Sunday’s show was the third show of the series and the first of the eliminations, although votes from the first two shows were carried over to tonight.Afterwards Leah commented: “I'm feeling okay with my limited dancing abilities, this was always a real possibility for me. Leah and her professional partner John Nolan had danced the Cha, Cha, Cha scoring 11 points from the judges.

All 11 celebrities and their pro partners were safe for the first two weeks before the first couple were sent home tonight, and we caught up with them ...

Judge speaks out about shock exit - plus his statement](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/wheres-ryan-mcshane-dancing-stars-26457075) she told RSVP Live after the show. like bungee jumping et cetera!" Her dance partner John expressed that he was "super proud" of the actress for all of her hard work. "I'm okay, I sort of had an idea...we were bottom of the leaderboard and I'm not the best dancer and it's a dance contest so it wasn't a total surprise!" Dancing with the Stars' Leah O'Rourke says that she wasn't surprised that she and her dance professional John Nolan were eliminated from the show.

Leah's big break came when she appeared in the world-renowned comedy series 'Derry Girls', playing the character of Jenny Joyce, the straitlaced student at Our ...

I have people I went to school with messaging me telling me it’s class to see me on TV. I honestly don’t think I’ll be in the competition for long, but I will have achieved my own personal goals. “It was an absolute dream come true to be in that show,” she said. She explained: “You don’t want to look back and regret holding back. Dancing with the Stars Ireland is Leah’s latest venture and it’s already in its second week. “If I had said no, I’d always have wondered what would have happened. With this, you get one shot and anything could happen because it’s live TV. [Newry](https://www.armaghi.com/category/news/newry-news) and I love the people. “It was very surreal. So then when it got a really good reaction, we were absolutely delighted with it. [Newry](https://www.armaghi.com/category/news/newry-news), how Derry Girls took off on the world stage and how she hopes to prove herself wrong in her new live TV appearance. [Newry](https://www.armaghi.com/category/news/newry-news) close to her heart – a city in which she still lives amidst the busy life of a TV star.