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Disney Night shakes up “Dancing With the Stars”
Disney Night never fails to enchant on “Dancing With the Stars,” and the episode on October 22 was no exception. The evening was a battleground as dance duos vied for the season’s first 10, especially after two pairs clinched the top of the leaderboards last week with all 9s.
High stakes and dazzling performances
Pushing for perfection
During Dedication Week, it was Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson with their Viennese waltz and Danny Amendola paired with Witney Carson in a Contemporary routine that set the bar high, both earning scores of 27/30. With Disney week upon them, their focus was to secure that elusive perfect score.
However, meeting expectations proved challenging. Joey and Jenna’s Samba to “Trashin’ the Camp” from Tarzan didn’t quite hit the mark, resulting in a score of 25/30. Danny and Witney’s Jazz routine to “Bye Bye Bye” from Deadpool & Wolverine mirrored a similar fate despite its powerful execution, finishing with three 9s.
The quest for deeper connection
Elsewhere, Chandler Kinney had a moment of introspection. Criticism from judge Carrie Ann Inaba to ”dig deeper” resonated with her. Rising to the challenge, Chandler, alongside Brandon Armstrong, delivered a spellbinding Paso Doble to “We Own the Night” from her movie, ZOMBIES 2. Their efforts paid off, securing them three 9s and the admiration of the audience.
Scores and teamwork
Individual routine scores
Here are the scores from the individual performances:
- Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong: 27/30
- Danny Amendola and Witney Carson: 27/30
- Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson: 25/30
- Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten: 25/30
- Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach: 24/30
- Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold: 24/30
- Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy: 24/30
- Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber: 24/30
Team routines and final standings
After the solo routines, the contestants were divided into two teams. Team Roar—featuring Dwight, Daniella, Danny, Witney, Stephen, Rylee, Phaedra, and Val—faced challenges synchronizing their performance. Despite the fun elements, they ended with a score of 24/30.
Next up was Team Goofs, with Ilona, Alan, Joey, Jenna, Chandler, Brandon, Jenn, and Sasha, who left the judges impressed. As per Bruno Tonioli’s observation, distinguishing between the professional dancers and celebrities was tough for this group. They earned a score of 27/30.
Combining team scores with individual routines, Chandler and Brandon retained their top leaderboard position. Ilona and Alan tied with Joey and Jenna, while Danny and Witney tied with Jenn and Sasha. The bottom ranks saw Dwight and Daniella, Phaedra and Val, and Stephen and Rylee in a three-way tie.
Audience engagement and shocking elimination
Viewers played a pivotal role in this week’s decisions. As cohost Alfonso Ribeiro announced, the night witnessed a record-breaking number of single votes. Ultimately, despite their spirited performances, Phaedra and Val were the ones to face elimination.
Final thoughts
“Dancing With the Stars” continues to mesmerize audiences with its blend of technical prowess and emotional storytelling. Each performance, whether a hit or miss, adds layers to the competitive spirit of the show, resonating profoundly with both judges and voters.
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