Dancing with the Stars' Kevin Dundon has said he's glad people can see how fond he is of the other contestants and admits "we are a team at the end of the day".
On Sunday's show, the celebrity chef and his dance partner Rebecca Scott danced into Orchestra Night with a Foxtrot to Livin' Thing by Electric Light Orchestra. The couple scored 24 points and received praise from the judging panel.
New judge Karen Byrne said Dundon deserves to be in the competition, while Arthur Gourounlian said he can see the "joy on your face, that's what dancing is all about".
Watch: Kevin and Rebecca dance a Foxtrot to Livin' Thing by Electric Light Orchestra
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Speaking to press after Sunday's show, the Wexford native said positive comments from the judging panel really do spur him on and admits he's really looking forward to Country Night.
"I think because our dances are getting better and we're picking up the dances quicker. When you get positive comments from the judges it gives you that push you need to get over the line," he said.
Dundon continued: "I’m looking forward to Country week. I lived in Calgary for a number of years, so I’m used to the Calgary Stampede.
"I also had a restaurant in Las Vegas and there was a bar called Coyote Ugly which you might know, so I’ve danced in that many a night."
On Sunday, comedian Gearóid Farrelly became the fifth celebrity to be sent home after competing in a dance-off against Mrs Brown's Boys actor Danny O'Carroll.
The 58-year-old also opened up about being a cheerleader for the other contestants and admits "we are a team".
"We are a team at the end of the day. People get emotional about different things and it’s good to have that support. Listen, they are equally as important to me as we are to them," he said.
Dundon said it's not easy seeing his friends in the dreaded dance-off and said "it does get emotional".
"I think that’s what it’s about and at this stage because we’ve been together for eight weeks, it does get emotional," he said.
He added: "Being in a dance-off together is very tough, but I love each and every one of them, and I’m glad people can see that too."
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