Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out
Sunday was the end of the road for Amber Wilson. Pictures:Kyran O’Brien /kobpix
Amber Wilson has become the third contestant to leave this year’s
The podcaster and sister of Vogue Williams had struggled with nerves in the first weeks, but on Sunday, the judges had commented on how she was clearly growing as a performer, week on week.
Wilson said she was "delighted" she did the show and was disappointed to leave at this stage.
However, her departure at this exact stage was forecasted on
Last week, sister Vogue, who was the third contestant to leave the Australian version of the dance show, had asked her listeners to "please vote for Amber" but to get her to week four.
"We'll get her out around week four, because I don't really want her to be there longer than I was," she joked. Touché!
Elsewhere on Sunday night, Jordan Dargan is continuing his winning streak, this time with a Paso Doble to which almost left the judging panel speechless.
“I feel like I have to take my chin up off the floor after that,” Karen Byrne commented.
“The power that you have is so beautiful. You had grit, you had conviction, you had intensity – it was outstanding,” head judge Oti Mabuse added.
His score of 34 was this week's number to beat.
Giving him a real run for his money was Olympic rower Philip Doyle who is “a wonder,” according to Mabuse.
His American Smooth to Glen Campbell’s almost left the judges “speechless.” “As smooth as butter,” Byrne said.
“For a sportsperson who spent most of their life drawing their arms towards you, you’ve developed a lovely ability to let them flow,” Redmond concluded. He added 33 to the scoreboard.
Tolü Makay’s rumba, the first of the season, set a very high bar, also receiving 33 points.
“You nailed it,” Arthur Gourounlian said. “You were a panther. You demanded attention and guess what… you got it.”
“The way you used the foot, the leg… it was excellent,” Brian Redmond added.
Katelyn Cummins took on “hugely complicated choreography” in her quickstep this week.
Redmond said she should be “commended on the challenge," but felt it was too much for her and cautioned her professional partner not to push her so hard.
She scored 30, including a 6 from Redmond, which had us shaking our heads along with the other judges...
Redmond also didn't hold back when it came to Niamh Kavanagh’s cha-cha-cha...
“The most one-legged cha-cha-cha I’ve ever seen,” he said.
Unfortunately, the other judges agreed with him – but Mabuse did have some words of positivity for the former Eurovision winner.
“You’re very easy when you’re performing, you shine and you make us enjoy you. Bring the work to your lower body, and you’ll have a smash hit.” She received 16 points, the night's lowest score.
Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts had Garron Noone on board this week to help him get in the country spirit, with some sing-songs on the way to rehearsals. But did it help him prepare for his Viennese Waltz to Chris Stapleton’s cover of
It seems so.
“The beginning was so sultry and flirty,” Gourounlian commented. “It was a massive improvement from your first ballroom.”
“You have gorgeous footwork, the attention to detail… It’s so difficult, and you made it look effortless,” Byrne added. He scored 31.
Nationwide presenter Anne Cassin endeared the judges with her quickstep to Val Doonican’s .
“It was sweet, it was elegant, your frame is getting much better,” Redmond commented. She scored 24.
Traitors star Paudie Moloney's quickstep also went down very well with the judges.
“You were light on your feet, you didn’t make any mistakes… I loved it!” Mabuse said. A nice 23.
actress Stephanie Kelly closed out the night with a high-octane Charleston.
“You are a bundle of joy,” Gourounlian commented. “Personality and power… keep smashing it.” She scored 27, and in her post-game interview with Laura Fox said she was desperate to get through to next week for dedicated dance week. She got her wish.
- Dancing with the Stars airs Sundays at 6:30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
