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Laois Rose of Tralee scored top marks on a historic night for Dancing with the Stars when an array of former participants returned to celebrate the 100th edition of the series in Ireland.
Season three winner Mairéad Ronan mentored Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini with their Viennese Waltz to “You are the Reason” by Calum Scott featuring Leona Lewis.
Yet another graceful but stunning display from Katelyn and her partner earned her top marks from the five judges, which included Westlife's Nicky Byrne.
Fair City actress Stephanie Kelly and her professional partner Ervinas Merfeldas were eliminated this week.
READ NEXT: Dancing Laois Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins sparkles on Dancing with the Stars - IN PICTURES
Apart from the Laois Rose, those still in the competition are: Ireland AM host Eric Roberts; singer-songwriter Tolü Makay; The Apprentice star Jordan Dargan; Olympic rower Philip Doyle; and The Traitors Ireland star Paudie Moloney.
The Ballyouskill apprentice electrician is the bookies' favourite to win the competition outright after her succession of high mark dances before the judges that have wowed the legion of DWTS fans in the studio and at home watching on TV.
Next week is Orchestra Week on Dancing with the Stars, airing on Sunday, March 1, from 6:30 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
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