Viewers warned to get tissues ready ahead of 'emotional' Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars viewers are being warned to make sure they have their tissues ready ahead of this week's emotional episode.

This Sunday will see the remaining nine couples take part in Dedicated Dance Night. 

In the emotional episode, the couples will perform a routine in tribute to someone who has made a major impact on their lives. 

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The special episode will include Mrs. Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll paying tribute to his father and show creator, Brendan. 

Kin actress, Yasmin Seky will praise three youth club workers who influenced her, while social media star Kayleigh Trappe will pay tribute to her four-year-old niece.

(via RTÉ One)

This week will also see elimination from the show, while the couple with the highest combined points from the judges’ score and public vote will earn immunity from the following week’s first Dance-Off of the season.

Dancing with the Stars continues Sunday February 2nd from 6:30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.