Heartbreak for Yasmin Seky as she exits Dancing with the Stars' Love Week

February 17, 2025

There was heartbreak for Kin star Yasmin Seky as she was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' Love Week on Sunday night.

Following her elimination, Yasmin said: "I feel great, I improved every single week. I'll miss getting my hair done! Let's go and do our last dance!"

Yasmin Seky and her partner Simone Arena will speak to Laura Fox on 2FM at 9.30am on Monday morning for their first broadcast interview following their exit.

On Sunday night's romance-filled special, two couples found themselves in the dreaded dance-off - Aishah Akorede and her partner Robert Rowiński and Yasmin Seky and her partner Simone Arena, with the judges choosing to keep Aishah in the competition.

The story of the night:

A bemulleted Kevin Dundon was first up on the dance floor with his partner Rebecca Scott. They rocked out a Paso Doble to You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi.

Watch: Kevin Dundon and Rebecca Scott danced a Paso Doble

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Loraine said: "Kevin you are emotionally giving it your all, but it's the physical side that we need to have a chat about. I like to see a strong dominant masculine man, I got a little bit of that."

Arthur said: "Kevin you brought the drama to Paso Doble tonight! Do I think your footwork should have been sharper? Yes! But you brought the passion you rock star."

Brian said: "Let's continue that positive theme, I'm starting to think you're Mr Consistent. Having said that, I don't think that was Paso in terms of character."

Karen added: "I was just mesmerised by your luscious locks. There was plenty of Paso there, was it danced in Kevin style? It was. A few dodgy moments but I enjoyed it!"

Kevin and Rebecca scored a total of 20 points.

Next up, Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and his professional dance partner, Laura Nolan danced a Romeo and Juliet-inspired Rumba to Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding.

Watch: Rhys McClenaghan and Laura Nolan danced a Rumba

Arthur said: "Rhys you demonstrated this romantic essence of Rumba and brought this Romeo and Juliet passion, but it got a bit heavy in the middle. But your chemistry is so fiery that that made me engage with the performance."

Brian said: "Rhys, every champion's journey has a challenge, and I do think this was a challenge for you. Overall this wasn't your best week but still OK."

Karen said: "In the opening section you have such a national fluid motion, the Rumba content was extremely difficult. And you showcased Laura and I think that was lovely to see."

Loraine added: "It's all about the Cuban motion, it was there. On top of that was the posture, the ability to lead Laura. I think you did tremendously well. Well done."

Rhys and Laura scored a total of 31 points.

Actress Yasmin Seky and her pro dance partner Simone Arena danced a Jive to Imelda May’s version of the classic hit Tainted Love.

Watch: Yasmin Seky and Simone Arena danced a Jive

Brian said: "It was fantastic in terms of energy and choreography. There's just one ick - it's the feet again - I want you to keep those toes pointed."

Karen said: "You are giving me life! The energy was there, you were flying around. The only thing I'll say is, the base got too big, but I enjoyed it."

Loraine said: "This is a very good dance for you in the timing and the completing of all the steps. Something has clicked with you because facially you are more alive. I liked it tonight!"

Arthur added: "Your energy was infectious! You brought the Jive spirit, you were having a blast. You executed the flicks and kicks with confidence. I was very impressed!"

Yasmin and Simone scored a total of 29 points.

Next up, Mrs. Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll danced an enchanting Viennese Waltz to This Year’s Love by David Gray alongside his partner Salome Chachua.

Watch: Danny O'Carroll and Salome Chachua performed a Viennese Waltz

Karen said: "I feel like I'm dancing with you, it was so enjoyable to look at. Every week you're showing a different side to you. There's no doubt that routine was a full Viennese Waltz. Very proud."

Loraine said: "You did that very well. I saw the spins and the pivots with an immaculate posture - I loved it. But when you go out on your own you get a little bit lost sometimes."

Arthur said: "Danny look at you, a beautiful gentleman doing the Viennese Waltz. You showcased your understanding of dance elegance tonight. It's beautiful to see, it's cohesive and harmonious."

Brian added: "I'm with Loraine, beautiful topline throughout. You kept it flowing really nicely. Overall a really solid Viennese Waltz."

Danny and Salome scored a total of 34 points.

Former Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede and partner Robert Rowiński followed suit with a fiery, fast-paced Paso Doble to We Found Love by Rihanna.

Watch: Aishah Akorede and Robert Rowiński danced a Paso Doble

Loraine said: "I think there was this fiery energy oozing out of both of you. The usage of the skirt was another element to create more drama, I really liked it. Well done."

Arthur said: "Wow! You went for this Paso Doble so strong. Your stage presence was so powerful."

Brian said: "When you have a Paso that's as non-traditional as this you have to give me traditional Paso steps. And that's what you did. A great Paso!"

Karen added: "I loved the intensity, you got so fierce and into character. I really liked it, plenty of Paso content. I think it was a great comeback dance after the dance-off."

Aishah and Robert scored a total of 33 points.

Taekwondo athlete Jack Woolley and his pro dance partner Alex Vladimirov were determined to impress tonight, as the immunity they won in Dedicated Dance week expired tonight. They danced a flawless Contemporary Ballroom to Florence + the Machine’s version of You’ve Got the Love.

Watch: Jack Woolley and Alex Vladimirov performed a Contemporary Ballroom

The judges were on their feet for the performance and their comments were fittingly enthusiastic.

Arthur said: "Jack - I've been waiting for you to do Contemporary Ballroom and this is exactly what I hoped for you. Your movements were so fluid and dynamic. It was outstanding."

Brian said: "That was danced with a level of dancing that we've rarely seen on this show. Thank you."

Karen said: "When we think things can't get any better you come out and blow us all away. I couldn't take my eyes off the two of you." She added jokingly: "Would you give over!"

Loraine added: "Absolute perfection, the timing the execution, the height of it... just perfection."

Jack and Alex scored a total of 40 points - the first perfect score of the series.

Comedian Gearóid Farrelly and his professional dance partner Stephen Vincent took on a Quickstep to Phil Collins’ version of You Can’t Hurry Love.

Watch: Gearóid Farrelly and Stephen Vincent danced a Quickstep

Brian said: "You were loving life flying around there! That was very very good - I loved it."

Karen said: "For me, I think that was the best ballroom frame you had since the beginning. Tonight you were going like the clappers but looked more relaxed. You looked like you were at ease - it's like you went up a notch."

Loraine said: "This was light, it was fluid, it had a lot of swing. What's really good, it was done with great posture and great consistency in the frame and that's what I applaud."

Arthur added: "You made this Quickstep enjoyable to watch, lively tempo, the footwork was sharp. Vibrant and very entertaining!"

Gearóid and Stephen scored a total of 32 points.

The final celebrity to take to the floor tonight was social media star Kayleigh Trappe and Ervinas Merfeldas danced a Salsa to Christina Aguilera’s Let There Be Love.

Watch: Kayleigh Trappe and Ervinas Merfeldas danced a Salsa

Karen said: "Kayleigh I don't think I've seen so many lifts in a Salsa! You were going for it, I loved it, the hip action was there. It was very good!"

Loraine said: "You tick on the timing, the second thing I like to see were the hips, tick to that. It was very cohesive. I was nervous about the lifts but good on you for having a good go of it."

Arthur said: "You really engaged the whole audience with the performance. You did a great job!"

Brian added: "It's an interesting one, to put all of those lifts into Salsa. Overall it had everything we want for a Salsa."

Kayleigh and Ervinas scored a total of 32 points.

To close Sunday night's show, the Dancing with the Stars professional dancers performed a flowing American Smooth to L.O.V.E by Nat King Cole.

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