Shock as Des Bishop crashes out of Dancing With The Stars competition

Valentine's is a time for love, but it's also a time for broken hearts as Des Bishop and Giula Dotta leave Dancing With The Stars.

So sad to say goodbye to @Desbishop & @GiuliaDotta #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/bkNvApRepK

— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 12, 2017

The pair impressed the judges, scoring a respectable eight across the board, but it wasn't enough for the public to keep them in the competition.

Des and Guila were joined in the bottom three this week by Des Cahill and Karen, and Denise McCormack and her partner Ryan McShane.

Fans were disappointed in the pairs departure.

Well jaysus to say my mother is fucking disgusted with that is the understatement of the century.
I'm a bit frightened in fact.#DWTSIrl

— Carl Mullan (@CarlMullan) February 12, 2017

That @desbishop decision just doesn't seem right. #DWTSIrl

— Alison O'Connor (@alisonoconn) February 12, 2017

Boo's from audience as easily most entertaining couple tonight falls victim to public vote. #DWTSIrl @Desbishop played a blinder pic.twitter.com/GBJsXJCgVi

— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) February 12, 2017

We'll do it all again next week!