Stephanie Kelly Exits ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in Landmark 100th Episode
Stephanie Kelly, known for her role in the Irish soap opera Fair City, was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Sunday night, marking the sixth celebrity departure this season. The elimination occurred during the show’s milestone 100th episode, as reported by RTÉ and RSVP Live.
Dance-Off and Judges’ Decision
Kelly and her professional partner, Ervinas Merfeldas, faced Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott in the dance-off. The judges chose to save Dargan and Scott, leading to Kelly’s departure. Viewers expressed disappointment on social media, with some believing the wrong couple was eliminated, according to RSVP Live.
Kelly’s Reflections on the Experience
Following her elimination, Kelly shared her positive experience, stating, “It was so much more than I anticipated. I got so much more out of it than I realised. It is not just about learning to dance or being on a reality TV show, it did so much for me personally. I am not emotional in a sad way, and I would recommend anybody to do it because it is deadly.” (RTÉ)
Star-Studded Episode and Performances
Sunday’s episode featured the return of former Dancing with the Stars co-host Nicky Byrne as a judge. Seven All-Stars – Des Cahill, Jake Carter, Mairéad Ronan, Ryan Andrews, Jordan Conroy, Brooke Scullion, and Blu Hydrangea – also participated, mentoring and advising the remaining couples. Performance highlights included:
- Jordan Dargan and Rebecca Scott (Jive) – 43 points
- Stephanie Kelly and Ervinas Merfeldas (Samba) – 34 points
- Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba (Tango) – 49 points
- Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini (Viennese Waltz) – 50 points
Remaining Contestants
The remaining couples competing for the glitterball trophy include Paudie Moloney, Katelyn Cummins, Eric Roberts, Philip Doyle, Tolü Makay, and Jordan Dargan, as noted by Goss.ie.
Upcoming Schedule
Stephanie Kelly will appear on 2FM at 9:30 am on Tuesday for her first interview following her elimination. She will also be interviewed on RTÉ Radio 1 shortly after 11 am. Next week, on March 1st, will be Orchestra Week on Dancing with the Stars. (RTÉ)