Dazzing Eric Roberts top-scores at Dancing with the Stars to seal final place

Donegal’s Eric Roberts topped the scoring charts as he stormed his way to the final of Dancing with the Stars after an intense ‘Dancing through the Decades’ themed semi-final.

This week, the remaining five contestants faced an extra challenge. After they performed their individual dance, each couple danced for a second time in a ‘Time Machine Trio’, where they were joined on the floor by a second professional dancer.

The end result was a Dance Off between Jordan Dargan and Tolü Makay. Alongside pro partner Rebecca Scott, Jordan is the last celebrity to leave the competition before the Grand Finale next Sunday March 15.

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Ireland AM’s Eric from Glen and his pro partner Arianna Favaro danced a Salsa to ‘Boogie Wonderland’ by Earth, Wind & Fire and then, alongside Kylee Vincent for a Quickstep to ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ by The Puppini Sisters, picking up 39 and 40 points respectively for a total of 79.

The Traitors Ireland star Paudie Moloney and pro partner Laura Nolan danced an American Smooth to “Cheek to Cheek” by Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch. Paudie and Laura then danced a Samba to Psy’s groundbreaking K-Pop smash ‘Gangnam Style’ alongside trio partner Robert Rowiński, for a total of 50 points, 26 and 24 for each dance.

The Apprentice UK star Jordan and pro partner Rebecca Scott danced a Cha Cha Cha to ‘Dreamer’ by Livin’ Joy. Jordan and Rebecca then danced a Charleston to the Beatles’ hit ‘Help!’ alongside pro dancer James Cutler, getting 77 with 38 and 39.

Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins and her pro partner Leonardo Lini danced a Charleston to ‘Charleston’ by Bob Wilson & His Varsity Rhythm Boys. Katelyn and Leonardo then danced a Samba to Beyoncé’s iconic ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring On it)’, alongside pro dancer Alex Vladimirov, to amass 78 - 40 and 38.

Singer songwriter Tolü Makay and her pro partner Maciej Zięba danced a Paso Doble to Welcome to the Jungle’ by Guns 'N' Roses. Tolü and Maciej then danced a Jive to ‘Tutti Frutti’ by Little Richard alongside pro dancer Stephen Vincent.They got 36 and 35 for a combined 71.

 Jordan said: "We were so close and I wanted it so badly - I've had the time of my life - thank you to everyone." To his pro partner Rebecca he said, "You've helped me grow as a dancer and a person." 

Next week is the Grand Finale of this season of Dancing with the Stars. Tune in on Sunday, March 15,at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player to find out who will lift the Glitterball Trophy.