Kevin McGahern thankful for Longford and Cavan support ahead of performing high energy salsa on this evening's DWTS

There was delight in Longford and Cavan as Rocket Man Kevin McGahern foxtrotted his way through Orchestra Week on this evening's RTÉ'S Dancing With The Stars programme.

The Gowna comic expressed his delight at making it through to another week of the popular show despite being a tad disappointed with his final points haul.

“We were very happy with it in the end," he said.

“On the Friday, I kept getting it wrong, but by the Saturday I had got the hang of it and we were very happy even if I would have liked a couple more points.”

Kevin, once again paid tribute to the wider Longford and Cavan public for ensuring his DWTS odyssey continued into another week.

“I am very thankful to everyone who has and continues to vote for me and it is a great privilege to be representing the area.”

This week, Kevin and professional dance partner Laura Nolan are tasked with strutting their stuff to a salsa version of Stay with Me, featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell Williams.

“It is high energy and there are lots of lifts so hopefully I won't drop Laura on her head,” Kevin joked.

Last Sunday's latest episode saw the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in studio to play each piece of music live to an enthralled audience as each couple pulled out all the stops to stay in the competition. They were joined by vocalists, Susan McFadden and Aston Jones.

Arthur Gourounlian complimented McGahern. “You have blossomed into this beautiful gentle dancer. And you delivered week after week for me. The way you swayed across the dance floor was magical.”
Kevin and Laura scored 24 from the judges.

Former Irish rugby player Shane Byrne and his pro partner, Karen Byrne became the fifth celebrity couple to leave Dancing with the Stars.

They lost the dance off to Panti Bliss and Denys Samson.