Dancing with the Stars fans 'gutted' as Alannah Beirne leaves the show

Week nine, six sets of dancers and one emotional dance-off.

Both Alannah Beirne and Erin McGregor found themselves within the bottom two of tonight's Dancing with the Stars.

In an emotional dance-off between both contestants, Alannah and Vitali said their goodbyes to their time on the show after their second week in a row appearing in the bottom two spot.

Tonight's show was filled with more glitz and glamour than Julian's jacket as the dancers impressed the judges throughout.

Jake Carter and partner Karen Byrne opened the show with a jive, a dance Karen described as "a real Jake dance."

The couple received a total of 27 points from the judges with Julian Benson describing it as the way to "open a show," saying it was "full of power and full of energy."

Brian Redmond made the comment, "Boy, you can dance."

Robert Heffernan's and Emily Barker danced contemporary ballroom which Loraine Barry describing it as a "beautiful piece of art."

Robert's efforts on his birthday week earned him a score of 24 from the judges.

Alannah Beirne came back from last week's dance-off with an upbeat samba dance with partner Vitali Kozmin.

Loraine Barry said that "a little bit more traction" would get her to the point she needs to be.

Alannah received a score of 24, which in the end wasn't enough to keep her in the competition.

Erin McGregor and dance partner Ryan McShane received the highest score of 29.

"Tonight this was your moment darling," an emotional Julian Benson told Erin. "I felt like I was watching a Disney princess and prince," he said.

Erin said that it was "so lovely to dance such a beautiful dance to such a beautiful song with a beautiful partner."

Anna Geary and partner Kai Widdrington received a total of 24 points for their sensual romantic rumba which Brian Redmond described as the best rumba so far this season.

Loraine Barry wanted more of Deirdre O'Kane and John Edward Nolan's Hollywood glamour which scored them 26 points.

How things are sitting before the team dances
29 @GregorErin29
27 @jakecartermusic
26 @DeirdreOKane1
24 @AnnaGCork
24 @AlannahBeirne
24 @RM_Heffernan #DWTSIrl

— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) March 4, 2018

This week the dancers were split into two dance groups.

The groups had to dance off against each other in a bid to earn the most points from the judges which would be added to their original score.

Robert, Erin and Anna earned themselves 25 more points as the first dance group The Party Rockers while Jake, Deirdre and Alannah earned their team, Team Floor Fillers a perfect score of 30.

Team one done! What did you think of #TeamPartyRockers?? #DTWSIrl @DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/ybwc7XQtgi

— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) March 4, 2018

We have winner!!! Team #FloorFillers have won #TeamWeek with a perfect score of 30! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/Pct4EUfcCs

— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) March 4, 2018

The people of Twitter were loving tonight's shake-up on the show and #DWTSIrl trended in Ireland for another Sunday night in the running.

Terrific dancing @DWTSIRL with Team Dancing #DWTSIrl 10/10 💖

— Breda O'Neill (@Bon_2828) March 4, 2018

"You brought the roof down". Too soon Julian #dwtsirl

— Alison Spittle (@AlisonSpittle) March 4, 2018

@AlannahBeirne you were amazing tonight and every other Sunday night xxx gutted for you x ❤️❤️ #DWTSIrl

— ni_eimhear (@ni_eimhear) March 4, 2018

We're living for Julian's outfit tonight! #DWTSIrl @judgejulesoffic

— @thebitenews (@thebitenews) March 4, 2018

I think the second group were the best, tearing up the dance floor. #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/5yNN9JRP0U

— ᥲꙆɩ⳽oᥒ (@curiouswoman_) March 4, 2018

Seriously fab tonight.#DWTSirl
😍😍😍😍

— Mairead Jacob 🇺🇦 (@theidahochef) March 4, 2018

That was unreal wow what a performance amazing ! Well done @KarenDWTS @jakecartermusic @AlannahBeirne Vitali @DeirdreOKane1 @johnednolan ! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🕺🕺🕺 #DWTSIrl #FloorFillers

— ✧ 🎀Caitriona🎀 ✧ (@Xx_Caitriona_xX) March 4, 2018

Live with @alannahbeirne on the dance floor now #dwtsirl https://t.co/ABHGUHStNo

— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) March 4, 2018

Watching @AlannahBeirne leave #DWTSIrl now shows it’s more a personality competition than a dance competition. Should have been in the final .

— Pattie (@pattieoboyle) March 4, 2018

It would't be Sunday evening without seeing @jakecartermusic nipples now would it? #DWTSirl pic.twitter.com/wMIA3lU2KA

— RSVP Magazine (@RSVPMagazine) March 4, 2018

"Everyday I'm shovellin'" Haha, go on @brianredmond you gas man #dwtsirl pic.twitter.com/yJCsJl4qVj

— RSVP Magazine (@RSVPMagazine) March 4, 2018

Is that an #8pack on @RM_Heffernan ? 🙌🙃 @DWTSIRL #DWTSIrl

— Arlene Regan (@ArleneRegan) March 4, 2018

Deirdre O Kane is so much fun on this show. Completely draws focus! #DWTSIrl

— PrincessOfSour (@PrincessOfSour) March 4, 2018

Very little amuses me more than watching an Irish audience try to clap in time to music. Collectively, we have the coordination and rhythm of a newborn foal. #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/5hUtFqKd65

— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) March 4, 2018

Incredible graphic lighting on #DWTSIrl ..
( not that I'm watching obvs) pic.twitter.com/g759sVRPaG

— Richard Jacob (@IdahoNua) March 4, 2018

‘I wouldn’t change it for the world, I had the most amazing experience.’ Alannah Beirne is the 6th celeb to leave #DWTSirl photo: RTÉ one pic.twitter.com/sh8xsKqzt5

— RSVP Magazine (@RSVPMagazine) March 4, 2018

This made me cry gonna miss @AlannahBeirne on #DWTSIrl I thought she done amazing she shouldn’t be gone 😔😔😔 https://t.co/u1i33almTx

— 💚❤️ Jess 💚❤️ (@Jess__WL) March 4, 2018