‘Dancing With the Stars‘ Predictions: Who Will Shine on 20th Birthday Night?

Last week’s “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night” on Dancing With the Stars didn’t rock for Boy Meets world actress danielle Fishel, who was eliminated in eighth place despite an emotional contemporary routine and a rollicking team dance where she was a team captain. that leaves seven celebrities on the dance floor competing for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy. So, what will happen when DWTS celebrates its landmark anniversary during the “20th Birthday party” night?

Still battling it out in the ballroom are Olympic gymnast jordan Chiles, social media personality Alix Earle, reality star Dylan Efron, actress elaine hendrix, wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt, and comedian Andy Richter. They will perform the usual individual dances to earn points from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli, with Emmy-winning former DWTS host Tom Bergeron joining the panel as this week’s special guest judge.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 32: Disney night Recap – Who brought the Magic?

Disney Night arrived on Dancing with the stars, and the contestants pulled out all the stops, inspired by iconic performances from seasons past. Here’s a breakdown of the night’s highlights:

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten

Performance: Inspired by mario Lopez‘s freestyle from Season 3, the recently injured Hendrix danced a salsa to “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock.

Judges’ Comments:
* Carrie Ann: “That was a fantastic way to start this night,” crediting Hendrix’s “resilience” following her hospitalization two weeks ago.
* Derek: “You’re just a sizzling,salsa queen,” and he loved the continuous spin.
* Tom: “That was really good,” he said to his friend Hendrix.
* Bruno: She has “something very special,” like “champagne.”

Scores: Carrie Ann (9), Derek (9), Tom (9), Bruno (9) = 36 out of 40

Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson

Performance: The wildlife conservationist’s foxtrot was set to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis, the same song his sister performed a freestyle to in Season 21 that won her the Mirror Ball trophy.

Judges’ Comments:
* Carrie Ann: “This dance was so powerful and so profound” that she’s going to ignore the lift she saw. No more lift police!
* Derek: “you’re this generation’s beacon of joy.”
* Tom: “You have grown into a star.”
* Bruno: “That was so beautiful, it was a poetic and touching tribute.I could not take my eyes off of you.” He’s got “America’s seal of approval.”

Scores: Carrie Ann (10), Derek (10), Tom (10), Bruno (10) = 40 out of 40

Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater

Performance: This quickstep to “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by robbie Williams is a tribute to Jordan Fisher‘s Season 25 freestyle that helped win him that season’s grand title.

Judges’ Comments:
* Carrie Ann: “There is no greater honor or privilege” than to watch someone come out and do his best.
* Derek: “You did it, man. You did it.”
* Tom: “[Len Goodman] would have loved yoru [quickstep].”
* Bruno: He said that it was quick and it had steps.

Dancing with the stars: Perfect Scores and fiery Performances

Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy

Performance: The actress performed a rumba to “Lover” by Taylor Swift.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “That was a moment. That was a beautiful, beautiful moment.” She praised Xochitl’s ability to convey emotion through dance.
Derek’s comments: “Clean, classic, smooth, elegant, stylish.” It was “flawless.”
Tom’s comments: “It was more than a dance, it was a chemistry class.”
Bruno’s comments: “I think I’ve entered ballroom heaven. This is how you do it.” She captured the “class” and “sophistication of Hollywood’s golden age.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (10), Derek (10), Tom (10), Bruno (10) = 40 out of 40

Whitney Leavitt and pro mark Ballas

Performance: The reality TV personality performed an Argentine tango to “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago: The Musicalthe same music gabby Windey used in their Season 31 freestyle.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “I’m going to follow you wherever you go,” it was a “passionate and precise” dance.
Derek’s comments: “It was just dripping in elegance and control.” It was full of “artistry” and “musicality.”
Tom’s comments: He was “swept away.”
Bruno’s comments: “I knew you were a ruthless killer. Razor-sharp focus.” Her leg work was worthy of Fellow Charisse. “Best dancer tonight.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (10), Derek (10), Tom (10), Bruno (10) = 40 out of 40

Relay Dances

Round One:
Jordan Chiles and Apolo Anton Ohno vs. Elaine Hendrix and Rashad Jennings

Performance: They performed a quickstep to “I Get a Kick Out of You”