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Marty Morrissey left Dancing With the Stars last night and people were literally in tears

The Marty Party is over.

Feb 26th 2018, 8:42 AM 7,228 Views 2 Comments

WELL. IT’S FINALLY happened.

PastedImage-12968 Source: RTE

The Marty Party is over.

Marty Morrissey became the fifth celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after going up against Allanah Beirne in the dance off.

The final decision came down to the judges, who decided it was time up for the sports presenter after his rumba to Chris De Burgh’s Lady in Red failed to impress.

At least he kept the GAA metaphors going

Marty Morrissey on what it's like being in the dance off on #DWTSIrl: "It's like you're playing the Dubs in Croke Park and you're a Junior B tram from anywhere else." 😂 @johnny_harr
— Emer Harrington (@emer_harrington) February 25, 2018

Source: Emer Harrington/Twitter

People were literally in tears about his exit

Ah so the Marty Party has come to the end of the road. But @MartyM_RTE take a bow because you have entertained and made me smile every Sunday for the last 8 weeks. Show won't quite be the same now! #DWTSIrl
— Stephanie Ashcroft (@StephMcAsh) February 25, 2018

Source: Stephanie Ashcroft/Twitter

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Even Des Cahill could empathise

Well done, Marty Morrissey! Battled to the end. My daughter shed a tear when you spoke at the end. A couple of big #Clare #GAA matches coming up to ease you back to the real world! @KzKsenia was an absolute legend. #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/757Lr4HXuS
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) February 25, 2018

Source: Des Cahill/Twitter

He gave a lovely speech before his exit though, keeping everything classy

"I just want to say.... Thank You."
A final farewell from @MartyM_RTE for season 2 of #DWTSIrl.

What a gentleman.#MartyPartyisOver #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/xurpTvEYJ5
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 25, 2018

Source: RTE One/Twitter

He’s a winner in the public’s eyes

Ah Marty 💔 I'm welling up here! What a gent #TheMartyParty #DWTSIrl
— Eimear (@Eimearxox) February 25, 2018

Source: Eimear/Twitter

Sad to see #MartyParty go...absolute gentleman and gracious in defeat. Well done Marty! #DWTSIrl @RTEOne
— Aileen O Sullivan (@aileenos1990) February 25, 2018

Source: Aileen O Sullivan/Twitter

What next?

Well, it’s back to the GAA fields.

We are going to miss @MartyM_RTE on @DWTSIRL but we are delighted to have him back on the beat @RTEsport. Well done on bringing joy and GAAiety to the nation for the last 8 weeks Marty. Party on dude #DWTSIRL #MartyParty
— Tony O'Donoghue (@Corktod) February 25, 2018

Source: Tony O'Donoghue/Twitter

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Marty Morrissey left Dancing With the Stars last night and people were literally in tears