Olympian Philip Doyle Eliminated from ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Olympian Philip Doyle and his professional dance partner Daniela Roze were eliminated from RTE’s Dancing with the Stars on Sunday, March 1, 2026, missing out on a spot in the semi-finals. The pair faced Tolu Makay and Maciej Zięba in the dance-off, ultimately losing out to the latter, as reported by the Irish Mirror.

A Jive to Queen Couldn’t Secure a Spot

Doyle and Roze performed a Jive to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” during the live demonstrate, receiving a score of 31 from the judges. Judge Oti Mabuse praised the performance, noting its energy and power according to the Irish Mirror. Despite the positive feedback, it wasn’t enough to keep them in the competition.

Early Training Challenges

The partnership between Doyle and Roze wasn’t without its initial hurdles. Doyle revealed in a January 24, 2026 interview with RTÉ Entertainment that Roze was initially “too nice” during their training sessions. He expressed concern that constant praise would hinder his progress, stating, “I said to her, ‘This isn’t going to work. You’re too complimentary! I will just believe I’m great and then not take on much of what you’re saying if you just keep telling me how great I am all the time!’” as reported by RTÉ. Roze adjusted her approach, and Doyle noted he appreciated her growing strictness.

A Formidable Partnership

Despite the initial adjustment period, Doyle and Roze formed a “formidable partnership” on the show according to RTÉ, and Doyle acknowledged Roze’s work ethic. He stated, “I think she’s enjoying my work ethic. I’m enjoying the fact that she’s now being a wee bit more strict.”

Orchestra Night Elimination

The elimination took place during a special “orchestra night” episode, featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra with vocalists Susan McFadden and Ashton Jones as detailed in the Irish Mirror.

Missed Semi-Finals

Doyle’s elimination means he will not be competing in the semi-finals of Dancing with the Stars as reported by EVOKE.