Shane Byrne

Former Ireland rugby international Shane Byrne has become the latest celebrity to be voted off Dancing with the Stars after he found himself in a dance-off ...

But after giving her sprightly performance, she said in retrospect: “I said, I’ll just let loose. The social media influencer said: “I’m completely smashed up. Brooke said she was just “so, so happy” with the result which was described as “eight weeks of hard work in one week”. “It was quite haunting…this was breath taking,” said Loraine Barry while Brian Redmond described it as “phenomenal”. “Injured ribs, smibs,” judge Brian Redmond said of her performance which he described as “phenomenal” while fellow judge Loraine Barry described it as “stunning and remarkable”. Despite being eliminated from the competition, Shane said his experience over the past eight weeks on the show was “fantastic”.

TV: It's a bittersweet sign-off from the rugby player – comic relief through most of the series – after his American smooth scores a not-at-all shabby 22.

“You had an amazing amount of energy.” “I’m shocked,” says Redmond. “This would not be my favourite song,” says Barry. “No,” deadpans someone at the back. He made the most of their twirl in the spotlight. “Surely not,” says Mullan when he finds out what song he has to dance to. “That was great fun: this was one hell of an experience,” says Shane. “He’s making very strange noises for some reason,” says Jennifer Zamparelli of Gourounlian, who is indeed in shock at Panti’s transition from tango to disco. “Did any of you ever think you’d have to play that?” Mullen asks the orchestra. “Panti ... “Haunting ... “We have an orchestra here, a full audience ... It’s classical week on Dancing With the Stars (RTÉ One, Sunday, 6.30pm), meaning orchestral manoeuvres with a lark for the remaining contestants.

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra were in studio this evening to play each piece of music live to an enthralled audience in studio as each couple pulled out all the ...

Brian said: "The lifts were amazing. While the audience at home were voting, the pro dancers gave a memorable performance to Blue Monday by New Order. You are officially back in the game. Arthur added: "Your posture was so beautiful. If this was your graduation from Latin dance college I would personally give you your diploma." Brian Redmond said: "The way you danced those swivels was absolutely phenomonal. I love seeing you shine. [rugby](https://www.rsvplive.ie/all-about/ireland-rugby) star Shane Byrne and Karen Byrne performed an American Smooth to Luck Be a Lady Tonight by Frank Sinatra. The hold was really good." For me, you won't get swivels any better than that." Brian said: "The tango you gave me was really good. They were joined by vocalists, Susan McFadden and Aston Jones.

Shane Byrne and his pro partner, Karen Byrne became the fifth celebrity couple to leave Dancing with the Stars tonight.

gonna miss Shane and Karen next week. You were FANTASTIC. Such fun, so genuine, and lovely. Well done Shane, you should be very proud. #DWTSIRL” Afterward, the judges decided that it was time for Shane Byrne and Karen Byrne to leave the competition.

RTE Dancing With The Stars viewers were left "devastated" after a fan favourite was eliminated tonight.The celebrities and their pro-dancing partners.

Well done." #DWTSIRL." Another fan added: "Ah no. Elaine said: "Disappointed Shane has gone. #DWTSIrl." William wrote: "Very sad to see @shanebyrneoffic go.