‘Apprentice’ Star Jordan Dargan Eliminated from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in Semi-Final Upset

The journey on Dancing with the Stars has ended for Jordan Dargan, the UK contestant known for his appearance on The Apprentice. Dargan and his professional dance partner, Rebecca Scott, were eliminated on Sunday night following a closely contested semi-final round .

Nail-Biting Dance-Off

Dargan and Scott lost a dramatic dance-off against Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba, bringing their time on the RTÉ One program to a close . Despite delivering strong performances throughout the competition, Dargan expressed disappointment but also gratitude.

“We were so close, and I wanted it so badly. I’ve had the time of my life. Thank you to everyone,” he said .

Tribute to Rebecca Scott

Dargan also paid tribute to his dance partner, Rebecca Scott, acknowledging her pivotal role in his development as a dancer. “You’ve helped me grow as a dancer and a person,” he added .

‘Dancing Through the Decades’ Format

This week’s semi-final featured a “Dancing Through the Decades” theme, challenging the five remaining couples to perform two routines. The first round consisted of individual dances inspired by a specific decade, while the second round, the “Time Machine Trio,” saw each couple joined by a third professional dancer for a collaborative performance . Both routines were scored out of 40.

Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan opened the night with an American Smooth, scoring 26 points. Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott followed with a Cha Cha Cha, earning a score of 38 . Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini achieved the first perfect score of the night with a 1920s Charleston.