Dancing with the Stars: Rosanna Davison says it's 'the right time' to go as she cites 'mom guilt' on exit

Speaking as she left the competition, the former Miss World said it had been a 'hard week' and admitted she had begun to feel the strain of the commitment required to train for the competition with three children under five

Dancing with the Stars Orchestra Week. Pictures: Kyran O’Brien/kobpix

Rosanna Davison has become the fifth celebrity dancer to be voted off Dancing with the Stars, ending her journey just before the quarter-finals. 

Rosanna had scored 22 earlier in the night for her Paso Doble, but it had fallen a little bit flat for the judges, with head judge Loraine Barry saying she "had the steps," but it got "a little bit light." Rather ominously she had said, "I hope it's good enough for tonight for you." 

The former Miss World faced The Six O’Clock Show presenter Katja Mia in the dance off who had scored 26 for her “cute as a button” American Smooth.

Former Miss World Rosanna Davison left the competition on Sunday. Picture: Kyran O'Brien / kobpix

All three judges decided to save Katja, but judge Brian Redmond said it was one of the "closest" dance off's he'd seen. 

"I've never seen a dance-off where you both improved as much as you did," he said.

Speaking as she left the competition, an emotional Rosanna said it had been a "hard week" and she had begun to feel "the strain" of the commitment required to train for the competition. Acknowledging the fact she had three kids under five-years-old she said, "there's been a lot of mom guilt.. so I think it's the right time." 

Ru Paul Drag Race’s Blu Hydrangea scored the first perfect score of the season. Pictures: Kyran O’Brien/kobpix

Elsewhere, Blu Hydrangea scored the first perfect score of the season, despite admitting she was "terrified" of the samba. She also scored standing ovations from Loraine and Arthur for the second week in a row. Loraine called it "epic," while Brian said it was "tasty". Blu, meanwhile, said it was "the most drag dance" she could have done. She sat comfortably at the top of the leaderboard with 30 points. 

Laura Fox found herself back near the top of the leaderboard with a tango. Brian said throughout the competition Laura has struggled with some of the “moodier” dances, but tonight she delivered a “tantalizing tango”. Meanwhile, head judge Loraine said she was impressed by her “posture and poise”. She scored 27, her second time to score 9s from all three judges.

Davy Russell was under pressure again this week with a jive. Brian Redmond said there was “great energy” and “great fun” but it was “a little bit rough around the edges in places.” He scored 23.

Paralympian Champion Jason Smyth was bottom of the leaderboard on Sunday.

Arthur said Jason Smyth was "a bit too tight, a bit too rigid" during his waltz on Sunday night. Brian said it was "technically controlled, beautifully romantic" but could have done with "a bit more power". He scored 21, leaving him bottom of the leaderboard.

David Whelan closed Sunday night's show with contemporary ballroom to 'Paradise' by Coldplay. "You threw yourself into it," Loraine said, saying the highlight for her was the "counterbalance plank". Arthur said David was "incredibly talented," and for him it was "the perfect contemporary ballroom". He scored 28, including a 10 from Arthur.

• Dancing with the Stars airs Sundays on RTÉ One at 6.30pm