1. Dancing With the Stars Recap:
– Dancing With the Stars celebrated ‘A Celebration of Taylor Swift‘ in the recent episode, with six duos remaining and choreographer Mandy Moore as a guest judge.
– The pros performed to Taylor Swift‘s music, and contestants showcased their dance routines in homage to the pop star.
2. Alyson Hannigan’s Performance:
– Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber channeled Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless Era’ for their Cha Cha performance.
– The judges praised Alyson for her improvement and fearless approach, despite some feedback about pacing.
3. Ariana Madix’s Dance:
– Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov’s Rumba received high praise for its refinement and sensuality, earning them a score of 37/40.
– Ariana showcased her resilience in overcoming back pain to deliver a captivating performance.
4. Jason Mraz’s Redemption:
– Singer Jason Mraz delivered a standout performance with his Argentine Tango to ‘Don’t Blame Me’, earning a perfect score of 40/40.
– The judges commended Jason for his comeback and commanding presence on the dance floor.
5. Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold’s Rumba:
– Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold’s Rumba to ‘August’ showcased palpable chemistry, though they received feedback for areas needing improvement.
– The judges acknowledged Harry’s progress while emphasizing the need for continued growth.
6. Charity Lawson’s Argentine Tango:
– Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev delivered a captivating Argentine Tango performance to ‘Look What You Made Me Do’, earning a score of 38/40.
– The judges praised Charity for her remarkable technique and performance, emphasizing her potential to go far in the competition.
7. Xochitl Gomez’s Consistency:
– Actress Xochitl Gomez continued her impressive run with a strong performance, maintaining her high standard on the show.
– Her commitment and skill were evident in her dance routine, earning her respect from the judges and audience.
8. General Feedback:
– Several contestants displayed notable growth and determination, earning praise from the judges despite varying critiques.
– The evening showcased the contestants’ dedication to honoring Taylor Swift’s music while pushing their own boundaries.
9. Xochitl’s Journey:
– Xochitl attended the Eras Tour, performed a Quickstep to ‘Paper Rings,’ and received praise for being a role model.
– Xochitl has a close relationship with her mom, Jennifer, who supported her sacrifices and attended her rehearsals.
10. Val and Xochitl’s Collaboration:
– Val and Xochitl invited Jennifer to practice and earned her approval to see Xochitl live her dreams.
– Xochitl aimed for a perfect score with her Quickstep and received positive feedback from the judges.
11. Relay Dances and Results:
– Xochitl and Val won three extra points in the Relay Dances, maintaining their lead on the leaderboard.
– Xochitl, Val, Ariana, Pasha, and Jason, Danielle were announced to move onto the semifinals, while other couples were at the bottom three.
12. Elimination and Reflection:
– Harry and Rylee were eliminated based on the combination of viewer votes and judges’ scores, just shy of the semifinals.
– Harry expressed his honor to be part of Rylee’s dreams coming true despite the elimination.
13. Closing Words for Dancing with stars:
– Harry reflected on his DWTS experience, expressing gratitude for making it far and being part of Rylee’s dreams.
– Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.