TWEETS: Des Cahill Left DWTS Last Night And The Nation Wept

There were emotional scenes in the RTE studios last night as popular sports presenter Des Cahill made his exit from the show.

Over the weeks, Des and his professional dancing partner Karen Byrne have entertained and bemused viewers alike with bizarre dance routines such as this one:

Last night, the game was finally up for Des and Karen and when Des spoke of how happy he has been strutting his stuff in front of the nation over the past few weeks, Ireland got a collective lump in its throat:

It's an emotional night as we say goodbye to @sportsdes and @KarenDWTS as they take to the dancefloor for one last time #DWTSIrl ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/OAXbMKh1dU
— RTE One (@RTEOne) March 12, 2017

Omh @sportsdes you have me in tears
— Bridín Cummins (@BridinCummins) March 12, 2017

.@sportsdes and @KarenDWTS leaving got me all heart-eyed. It's been a pleasure watching you both every week! ???? #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/0jVri8rN01
— TeamByrneOFFICIAL (@TeamByrneMx) March 12, 2017

So sad @sportsdes has left #DWTSIrl . You made me and alot of people smile every week... See you on the Sunday Game soon
— Janine Curran (@JanineCurran) March 13, 2017

never mind. you are a great sport and everyone loves you. Karen is lovely. #DWTSIrl
— Kelly (@Kelfogarty) March 13, 2017

So emotional at the end. Des and Karen were brilliant throughout the series well done @sportsdes @KarenDWTS #DWTSIrl #dancingdessie
— Sharon Dillane (@sharon_dillane) March 12, 2017

Just having a nice refreshing double espresso watching Des's highlights from previous episodes of #DWTSIrl #moving
— Brendan McFlute (@BrendanMcFlute) March 12, 2017

We'll leave the final word to Des himself:

Best of luck to the remaining 4! The last 5 contestants on #DWTSIrl - a lovely memory! Look after Karen for me!???? pic.twitter.com/TFysRHh5W1
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) March 13, 2017

For the last time...from an empty #DWTSirl studio...a massive THANK YOU for your kindness & support! Karen - you are an absolute legend! ???? pic.twitter.com/Y6bl73ngvq
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) March 12, 2017