Dancing with the Stars (Irish TV series) series 6 explained

Series Number:6
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Num Episodes:11
Network:RTÉ One
Prev Series:Series 5

Dancing with the Stars returned for a sixth series on 8 January 2023 on RTÉ One.

On 25 August 2022, Nicky Byrne announced that he would be stepping down as host after five seasons to focus on touring commitments with his band, Westlife.[1] On 7 October, Doireann Garrihy was announced as his replacement joining Jennifer Zamparelli as co-host.[2]

This season also saw professional dancer, and two-time reigning champion, Pasquale La Rocca announce his departure from the show as he joined the Italian version of the format, Ballando con le Stelle.[3] On 28 November 2022, all other professional dancers were confirmed to be returning to the series from the previous year, they were joined by new professional dancer, Michael Danilczuk, whom previously that year had finished as runner-up in his native version in Poland, Taniec z gwiazdami.[4]

It was announced on 22 January, due to unforeseen circumstances, professional dancer, Maurizio Benenato had left the show. He was replaced with former Dancing with the Stars Ireland professional and reigning Taniec z gwiazdami champion, Robert Rowiński.[5]

The final on 19 March 2023, was won by Carl Mullan alongside partner Emily Barker.[6] This was Barker's final series as a professional dancer.

Couples

On 1 December 2022, Brooke Scullion, Panti Bliss, Paul Brogan and Suzanne Jackson were announced as the first four celebrities to take part.[7]

CelebrityKnown forProfessionalStatus
Leah O’RourkeDerry Girls actressJohn NolanEliminated 1st
on 22 January 2023
Dr. Marie CassidyFormer state pathologistStephen VincentEliminated 2nd
on 29 January 2023
Paul BroganFormer Dublin GAA footballerSalome ChachuaEliminated 3rd
on 5 February 2023
Stephanie RocheIreland footballerErvinas MerfeldasEliminated 4th
on 19 February 2023
Shane ByrneFormer rugby playerKaren ByrneEliminated 5th
on 26 February 2023
Panti BlissDrag queen & activistDenys SamsonEliminated 6th
on 5 March 2023
Kevin McGahernComedianLaura NolanEliminated 7th
on 12 March 2023
Suzanne JacksonTV presenter & entrepreneurMichael DanilczukRunners-up
on 19 March 2023
Damian McGintySinger & Glee actorKylee Vincent
Brooke ScullionSinger & Eurovision starRobert Rowiński
Carl MullanRTÉ 2fm Breakfast presenterEmily BarkerWinners
on 19 March 2023

Scoring chart

CouplePlace1231+2+34567891011
Carl & Emily 1162320bgcolor=lightgreen592022242328+=56+3=29+=
Brooke & Robert2232426252728+=55+=+=
Damian & Kylee 192025642523272825+=5229+4=33+=
Suzanne & Michael231563bgcolor=lightgreen2325bgcolor=lightblue25bgcolor=lightgreen29+=bgcolor=lightblue29+2=31+=
Kevin & Laura51921175721bgcolor=lightgreen20242624+=bgcolor=orange27+=
Panti & Denys6231921632222bgcolor=lightblue25bgcolor=orange27+=54
Shane & Karen7171215bgcolor=lightgreen44182120bgcolor=orange
Stephanie & Ervinas8132349bgcolor=lightgreen17bgcolor=orange
Paul & Salome915142049bgcolor=orange16
Dr. Marie & Stephen1015161748bgcolor=orange
Leah & John1114bgcolor=orange
Red numbers indicate the couples with the lowest score for each week.Green numbers indicate the couples with the highest score for each week.

the couple eliminated that week

the returning couple that was called forward and eventually last to be called safe, but was not necessarily in the bottom

the returning couple that finished in the bottom two and competed in the Dance-Off

the winning couple

the two/three runners-up

the couple was immune from elimination

"—" indicates the couple(s) did not dance that week

Average chart

This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 30-points scale. It does not include the Team Dance or Marathon scores.

Rank by
average
PlaceCoupleTotal
points
Number of
dances
Total
average
12Brooke & Robert3231226.9
2Damian & Kylee 31025.8
3Suzanne & Michael30725.6
46Panti & Denys215923.9
51Carl & Emily 2841223.7
65Kevin & Laura 2221022.2
77Shane & Karen 148818.5
89Paul & Salome 92518.4
98Stephanie & Ervinas122717.4
1010Dr. Marie & Stephen63415.8
1111Leah & John35311.7

Highest and lowest scoring performances

The highest and lowest performances in each dance according to the judges' scale are as follows.

DanceCelebrityHighest scoreCelebrityLowest score
TangoSuzanne Jackson29Dr. Marie Cassidy
Paul Brogan
16
Cha-cha-chaBrooke Scullion30Leah O'Rourke11
SalsaBrooke Scullion25Dr. Marie Cassidy
Stephanie Roche
17
FoxtrotDamian McGinty25Stephanie Roche13
CharlestonDamian McGinty
Suzanne Jackson
29Stephanie Roche23
WaltzPaul Brogan20Panti Bliss19
QuickstepCarl Mullan
Kevin McGahern
26Shane Byrne17
JiveBrooke Scullion27Dr. Marie Cassidy
Suzanne Jackson
15
RumbaSuzanne Jackson30Brooke Scullion26
Paso DobleBrooke Scullion30Leah O’Rourke
Stephanie Roche
14
American SmoothPanti Bliss27Leah O’Rourke10
Contemporary BallroomBrooke Scullion
Damian McGinty
30Stephanie Roche23
SambaSuzanne Jackson30Paul Brogan14
Viennese WaltzBrooke Scullion
Damian McGinty
Suzanne Jackson
25Kevin McGahern19
ShowdanceCarl Mullan
Damian McGinty
Suzanne Jackson
30Brooke Scullion29
Team DanceCarl Mullan
Kevin McGahern
Suzanne Jackson
28Brooke Scullion
Damian McGinty
Panti Bliss
27
MarathonBrooke Scullion5Kevin McGahern1

Couples' highest and lowest scoring dances

CouplesHighest scoring danceLowest scoring dance
Carl & EmilyShowdance (30)Foxtrot (16)
Damian & Kylee Contemporary Ballroom & Showdance (30)Tango (19)
Suzanne & MichaelRumba
Samba
Showdance (30)
Jive (15)
Brooke & RobertContemporary Ballroom
Cha-cha-cha
Paso Doble (30)
Quickstep (23)
Kevin & LauraCharleston (27)Tango (17)
Panti & DenysPaso Doble (29)Waltz (19)
Shane & KarenViennese Waltz (23)Cha-cha-cha (12)
Stephanie & ErvinasCharleston & Contemporary Ballroom (23)Cha-cha-cha & Foxtrot (13)
Paul & Salome Charleston (27)Samba (14)
Dr. Marie & StephenSalsa (17)Jive & Foxtrot (15)
Leah & JohnPaso Doble (14)American Smooth (10)

Weekly scores and songs

Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry, Arthur Gourounlian.

Week 1

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusic
Stephanie & Ervinas13 (4, 4, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Crazy What Love Can Do" — David Guetta, Becky Hill & Ella Henderson
Suzanne & Michael23 (7, 8, 8)Samba"Woman" — Doja Cat
Kevin & Laura19 (6, 6, 7)Viennese Waltz"You Know Me" — Robbie Williams
Paul & Salome15 (4, 5, 6) American Smooth"Come Fly with Me" — Michael Bublé
Leah & John14 (4, 4, 6)Paso Doble"School's Out" — Glee cast
Dr. Marie & Stephen15 (5, 5, 5) Jive"Love Really Hurts Without You" — Billy Ocean
Damian & Kylee19 (6, 7, 6)Tango"Shivers" — Ed Sheeran
Brooke & Maurizio25 (8, 8, 9) Salsa"Let Them Know" — Mabel
Carl & Emily16 (5, 5, 6) Foxtrot"Daydream Believer" — The Monkees
Shane & Karen17 (6, 5, 6) Quickstep"Help!" — The Beatles
Panti & Denys23 (7, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" — Whitney Houston

Week 2

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusic
Brooke & Maurizio23 (7, 8, 8)Quickstep"Love Machine" — Girls Aloud
Damian & Kylee20 (6, 7, 7)Salsa"Acapulco" — Jason Derulo
Dr. Marie & Stephen16 (5, 5, 6)Tango"Olé Guapa" — Stanley Black And His Orchestra
Kevin & Laura21 (7, 7, 7)Jive"Reet Petite" — The Overtones
Stephanie & Ervinas13 (4, 5, 4)Foxtrot"Love Song" — Sara Bareilles
Leah & John10 (3, 3, 4)American Smooth"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" — Natalie Cole
Shane & Karen12 (3, 4, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Hey Baby" — DJ Ötzi
Paul & Salome14 (4, 5, 5)Samba"Get Busy" — Sean Paul
Panti & Denys19 (6, 6, 7)Waltz"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" — Aretha Franklin
Suzanne & Michael25 (8, 8, 9)Viennese Waltz"Love on the Brain" — Rihanna
Carl & Emily23 (7, 8, 8)Paso Doble"Beautiful Day" — U2

Week 3

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusicResult
Suzanne & Michael15 (4, 5, 6)Jive"Runaround Sue" — The FratellisSafe
Kevin & Laura17 (5, 6, 6)Tango"I Don't Like Mondays" — The Boomtown RatsSafe
Paul & Salome20 (6, 7, 7)Waltz"Take It to the Limit" — EaglesSafe
Dr. Marie & Stephen17 (5, 6, 6)Salsa"Mama Wanna Mambo" — Meghan TrainorSafe
Panti & Denys21 (7, 7, 7)Quickstep"Karma Chameleon" — Culture ClubSafe
Carl & Emily20 (6, 7, 7)Samba"Shake Your Bon-Bon" — Ricky MartinLast to be called safe
Damian & Kylee25 (8, 8, 9)Viennese Waltz"All for You" — Cian DucrotSafe
Leah & John11 (3, 4, 4)Cha-cha-cha"Bongo Cha Cha Cha" — GoodboysEliminated
Brooke & Robert26 (8, 9, 9)Rumba"2002" — Anne-MarieSafe
Stephanie & Ervinas23 (7, 8, 8)Charleston"Hustle" — PinkSafe
Shane & Karen15 (5, 5, 5)Paso Doble"Born to Be Wild" — SteppenwolfLast to be called safe

Week 4: Movie Week

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusicMovieResult
Dr. Marie & Stephen15 (5, 5, 5)Foxtrot"Cruella de Vil" — Dr. John101 DalmatiansEliminated
Brooke & Robert24 (8, 8, 8)Paso Doble"The Greatest Show" — Panic! at the DiscoThe Greatest ShowmanSafe
Shane & Karen18 (6, 6, 6)Tango"Wreck-It, Wreck-It Ralph" — Buckner & GarciaWreck-It RalphSafe
Stephanie & Ervinas17 (5, 6, 6)Salsa"Rhythm of the Night" — ValeriaMoulin Rouge!Last to be called safe
Kevin & Laura21 (7, 7, 7)American Smooth"Pure Imagination" — Gene WilderWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactorySafe
Panti & Denys22 (7, 7, 8)Jive"The Witches Are Back" — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy NajimyHocus Pocus 2Safe
Suzanne & Michael23 (8, 7, 8)Paso Doble"America" — Rita MorenoWest Side StoryLast to be called safe
Carl & Emily20 (6, 7, 7)American Smooth"If I Didn't Have You" — John Goodman and Billy CrystalMonsters, Inc.Safe
Paul & Salome27 (9, 9, 9)Charleston"A Star Is Born" — Lillias White, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Cheryl Freeman and Vaneese ThomasHerculesSafe
Damian & Kylee25 (8, 8, 9)Jive"Burning Love" — Elvis PresleyElvisSafe

Week 5

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusicResult
Kevin & Laura20 (6, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Canned Heat" — JamiroquaiLast to be called safe
Carl & Emily22 (7, 7, 8)Viennese Waltz"Pointless" — Lewis CapaldiSafe
Stephanie & Ervinas14 (4, 5, 5)Paso Doble"Edge of Seventeen" — John Gibbons X LYRASafe
Shane & Karen21 (7, 7, 7)Salsa"Cuban Pete" — Jim CarreySafe
Paul & Salome16 (5, 5, 6)Tango"Locked Out of Heaven" — Bruno MarsEliminated
Brooke & Robert26 (8, 9, 9)Samba"SloMo" — ChanelSafe
Panti & Denys27 (9, 9, 9)Charleston"Puttin' On the Ritz" — The Puppini SistersSafe
Damian & Kylee23 (7, 8, 8)Quickstep"She's So Lovely" — Scouting for GirlsLast to be called safe
Suzanne & Michael25 (8, 8, 9)Contemporary Ballroom"Keeping Your Head Up" — BirdySafe

Week 6: Dedicated Dance Week

Running orderGuest act: Erica-Cody performing her single, 'Cry Baby'.

There was no elimination in Week 6. The judges still scored and the public still voted. However, in a twist, the couple who received the highest combined points was immune from the following week's first Dance-Off, therefore securing their place in the competition until Week 8. The couple granted immunity was Panti & Denys.

CouplesScoreDanceMusicDedicationResult
Carl & Emily23 (7, 8, 8)Jive"Higher Power" — ColdplayHis son, DaibhíSafe
Damian & Kylee27 (9, 9, 9)Contemporary Ballroom"Forever Young" — Becky HillThe friends he made on 'GleeSafe
Suzanne & Michael23 (7, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Flashdance... What a Feeling" — Irene CaraHer parents, Damian & SusanSafe
Shane & Karen23 (7, 8, 8)Viennese Waltz"We Are the Champions" — QueenHis friend and former teammate, Anthony FoleySafe
Kevin & Laura24 (8, 8, 8)Paso Doble"Smells Like Teen Spirit" — NirvanaHis daughter, WallisSafe
Brooke & Robert25 (8, 8, 9)Viennese Waltz"Breakaway" — Kelly ClarksonHer mother, TracySafe
Stephanie & Ervinas23 (7, 8, 8)Contemporary Ballroom"Fight Song" — Rachel PlattenHer teammates from the Republic of Ireland women's national football teamSafe
  • Rory & Denys
29 (9, 10, 10)Paso Doble"It's a Sin" — Pet Shop BoysHis doctor, Prof. Fiona MulcahyGranted immunity
*This week saw Panti Bliss dance out of drag and was referred to as Rory.

Week 7

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusicResult
Shane & Karen20 (6, 7, 7)Jive"Land Of 1,000 Dances" — Vinnie JonesSafe
Suzanne & Michael25 (8, 8, 9)American SmoothI've Got You Under My Skin” — Tony Bennett & Lady GagaBottom two
Stephanie & Ervinas19 (6, 6, 7)Samba"Con Calma" — Daddy Yankee feat. SnowEliminated
Carl & Emily24 (8, 8, 8)TangoSucker” — Jonas BrothersSafe
Panti & Denys22 (7, 7, 8)Salsa"Stupid Love" — Lady GagaImmune
Kevin & Laura26 (8, 9, 9)Quickstep"Lust for Life" — Iggy PopSafe
Damian & Kylee29 (9, 10, 10)Charleston"No Swinggity" — MinimaticSafe
Brooke & Robert27 (9, 9, 9)Jive"2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" — LizzoLast to be called safe
Dance-Off

Judges' Votes to Save

Week 8: Orchestra Week

All performances this week were accompanied by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusicResult
Kevin & Laura24 (8, 8, 8)Foxtrot"Rocket Man" — Elton JohnSafe
Suzanne & Michael29 (9, 10, 10)Charleston"Hot Honey Rag" — John KanderLast to be called safe
Shane & Karen22 (7, 7, 8)American Smooth"Luck Be a Lady Tonight" — Frank SinatraEliminated
Damian & Kylee28 (9, 9, 10)Paso Doble"Sweet Child o' Mine" — Guns N' RosesSafe
Brooke & Robert30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary Ballroom"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" — Kate BushSafe
Panti & Denys25 (8, 8, 9)Tango"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" — ABBABottom two
Carl & Emily23 (7, 8, 8)Salsa"Gangnam Style" — PsySafe
Dance-Off

Judges' Votes to Save

Week 9: Team Dance Week

Running order
CoupleScoreDanceMusicResult
Brooke & Robert28 (9, 9, 10)Tango"Libertango" — EscalaBottom two
Kevin & Laura23 (7, 8, 8)Salsa"Stay with Me" — Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell WilliamsSafe
Carl & Emily28 (9, 9, 10)Charleston"Bills" — LunchMoney LewisSafe
Damian & Kylee25 (8, 8, 9)Foxtrot"Don't Let the Light Go Out" — Panic! at the DiscoSafe
Panti & Denys27 (9, 9, 9)American Smooth"It's Oh So Quiet" — BjörkEliminated
Suzanne & Michael30 (10, 10, 10)Rumba"Young and Beautiful" — Lana Del ReySafe
Brooke & Robert
Damian & Kylee
Panti & Denys
(Team Captain: Jake Carter with Karen)
27 (9, 9, 9)Freestyle
("Hand-Clap Hustlers")
"HandClap" — Fitz and the Tantrums
Carl & Emily
Kevin & Laura
Suzanne & Michael
(Team Captain: Lottie Ryan with Stephen)
28 (8, 10, 10)Freestyle
("Disco Dazzlers")
"Crying at the Discoteque" — Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Dance-Off

Judges' Votes to Save

Week 10: Fairy Tales Week

Running orderGuest act: Lyra singing her single, 'You'.
CouplesScoreDanceMusicFairy TaleResult
Kevin & Laura27 (9, 9, 9)Charleston"Cotton Eye Joe" — RednexThe Three Little PigsEliminated
Damian & Kylee29 (9, 10, 10)Rumba"Stay" — Shakespears SisterSleeping BeautySafe
Suzanne & Michael29 (9, 10, 10)Tango"Hungry Like the Wolf" — Duran DuranLittle Red Riding HoodBottom two
Brooke & Robert30 (10, 10, 10)Cha-cha-cha"A Second to Midnight" — Years & Years and Kylie MinogueCinderellaSafe
Carl & Emily26 (8, 9, 9)Quickstep"Hit the Road Jack" — ThrottleJack and the BeanstalkSafe
Brooke & Robert
Damian & Kylee
Carl & Emily
Suzanne & Michael
Kevin & Laura
5
4
3
2
1
Marathon"I Want Candy" — Kidz BopHansel and Gretel

Dance-Off

Judges' Votes to Save

Week 11: The Final

Running order
CouplesScoreDanceMusicResult
Carl & Emily29 (9, 10, 10)Paso Doble"Beautiful Day" — U2Winners
30 (10, 10, 10)Showdance"Celestial" — Ed Sheeran
Suzanne & Michael30 (10, 10, 10)Samba"Woman" — Doja CatRunners-up
30 (10, 10, 10)Showdance"Fire Under My Feet" — Leona Lewis
Brooke & Robert30 (10, 10, 10)Paso Doble"The Greatest Show" — Panic! at the Disco
29 (10, 9, 10)Showdance"Hallucinate" — Dua Lipa
Damian & Kylee30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary Ballroom"Forever Young" — Becky Hill
30 (10, 10, 10)Showdance"Take a Look At Us Now" — Shawn Mendes

Dance chart

Highest scoring dance

Lowest scoring dance

No dance performed

Not performed due to illness or injury

Immune from elimination

Couple1234567891011
Carl & EmilyFoxtrotPaso DobleSambaAmerican SmoothViennese WaltzJiveTangoSalsaCharlestonFreestyle
QuickstepMarathonPaso DobleShowdance
Brooke & RobertSalsaQuickstepRumbaPaso DobleSambaViennese WaltzJiveContemporary BallroomTangoFreestyle
Cha-cha-chaMarathonPaso DobleShowdance
Damian & KyleeTangoSalsaViennese WaltzJiveQuickstepContemporary BallroomCharlestonPaso DobleFoxtrotFreestyle
RumbaMarathonContemporary BallroomShowdance
Suzanne & MichaelSambaViennese WaltzJivePaso DobleContemporary BallroomCha-cha-chaAmerican SmoothCharlestonRumbaFreestyle
TangoMarathonSambaShowdance
Kevin & LauraViennese WaltzJiveTangoAmerican SmoothCha-cha-chaPaso DobleQuickstepFoxtrotSalsaFreestyle
CharlestonMarathon
Panti & DenysCha-cha-chaWaltzQuickstepJiveCharlestonPaso DobleSalsaTangoAmerican SmoothFreestyle
Shane & KarenQuickstepCha-cha-chaPaso DobleTangoSalsaViennese WaltzJiveAmerican Smooth
Stephanie & ErvinasCha-cha-chaFoxtrotCharlestonSalsaPaso DobleContemporary BallroomSamba
Paul & SalomeAmerican SmoothSambaWaltzCharlestonTango
Dr. Marie & StephenJiveTangoSalsaFoxtrot
Leah & JohnPaso DobleAmerican SmoothCha-cha-cha

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Donohoe . Amy . 2022-08-25 . Nicky Byrne quits RTE's Dancing With The Stars . 2022-11-28 . DublinLive . en.
  2. Web site: Murphy . Greg . 2022-10-07 . Doireann Garrihy joins Jennifer Zamparelli as new host of Dancing with the Stars . 2022-11-28 . Irish Examiner . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-11-28 . New pro dancer joins RTÉ's Dancing With The Stars following Pasquale La Rocca's shock departure . 2022-11-28 . Goss.ie . en-US.
  4. Web site: Pro dancer Michael Danilczuk joins Dancing With The Stars lineup . 2022-11-28 . SundayWorld.com . en.
  5. Web site: O'Loughlin . Mikie . 2023-01-22 . DWTS' Maurizio Benenato replacement confirmed after surprise exit from show . 2023-01-22 . RSVP Live . en.
  6. Web site: Carl Mullan and Emily Barker win Dancing with the Stars. 20 March 2023. RTE News. 20 March 2023.
  7. 2022-12-01 . The first four contestants for DWTS have been revealed . en.