Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh Exits Dancing with the Stars Ireland
Singer Niamh Kavanagh and her professional dance partner Stephen Vincent were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Ireland on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after facing Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott in the dance-off.1
Dance-Off and Judges’ Decision
Kavanagh, performing a Tango, lost out to The Apprentice UK star Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott, who performed a Quickstep. Judges Arthur Gourounlian, Karen Byrne, and Brian Redmond all chose to save Dargan and Scott, a decision with which Head Judge Oti Mabuse agreed.1
Following her elimination, Kavanagh expressed her enjoyment of the experience, stating she had “the best time” and praising her partner as “magnificent.” She added that she would carry the experience “into the next decade.”14
Sunday’s Performances
The episode featured performances from all remaining couples. Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro opened the indicate with a Cha-cha-cha, receiving 32 points.1
Kavanagh and Vincent scored 27 points for their Tango.1 Dargan and Scott earned the highest score of the night with 35 points for their Quickstep.1
Other performances included Stephanie Kelly and Ervinas Merfeldas (31 points for a Viennese Waltz), Philip Doyle and Daniela Roze (35 points for a Charleston), Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini (39 points for a Rumba), and Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan (22 points for a Tango).1 Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba concluded the individual performances with a Salsa, earning 36 points.1
Team Dances
The episode also featured team dances, with Jennifer Zamparelli leading a team of male celebrities and partners, scoring 33 points, and Laura Fox leading a team of female celebrities and partners, earning 39 points.1
Next Episode
Next Sunday’s episode will be the show’s hundredth. Dancing with the Stars airs on Sundays at 6:30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.1
Niamh Kavanagh is the fifth celebrity to be eliminated from the competition.2
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