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2 Couples Eliminated, One Walks Away with ‘Nothing’

The Results Are In

3 minutes ago

After the final dance of the night, America voted to keep their favorite couples in the running for the coveted mirrorball trophy.

Alfonso announced that the first five pairs who would be safe were: Danny and Whitney, Chandler and Brandon, Eric and Britt, Joey and Jenna, Ilona and Alan.

Julianne continued and revealed that Dwight and Daniella, Brooks and Gleb, Steven and Rylee and Phaedra and Val would be moving on to the next round.

This left Reginald and Emma, Tori and Pasha and Anna and Ezra on the chopping block. After much suspense, America voted to keep Reginald and Emma in the running for the grand prize and sent Tori and Anna home.

When asked about her “incredible journey” on the show, Tori joked that she planned to “stay here” before telling her kids watching in the audience, “I love you, you can do anything you put your mind to.”

Anna, on the other hand, was also asked what she’d be taking away from her experience to which she simply replied, “nothing.”

Ilona Maher Redefines Femininity

25 minutes ago

Ilona Maher stunned both the judges and audiences when she and her partner Alan Bersten performed a salsa to “I’ve Had The Time of My Life” in honor of one of her favorite romantic comedies, Dirty Dancing.

As the duo hit their marks and grooved to the music, they stunned the crowd when Ilona lifted Alan into the air immediately after he performed his own with Ilona.

“Seriously, like not only with that moment people will be talking about for years to come, you are leading this conversation on what femininity is,” Carrie Ann squealed as she reacted to the impressive move.

Score: 21/30

Brooks Nader Feels Undeniable Chemistry

29 minutes ago

While rehearsing for her big Hollywood number, Brooks couldn’t deny things were getting a little hot and heavy as she and her partner Gleb Savchenko tried to focus on practicing their dance.

“Our partnership is amazing. We have a really nice time together, dancing, [just] dancing,” the model said of working with the pro. As they went over the motions, Brooks cheekily added that the two needed to get a “little closer” in order to sell the performance.

“Gleb is my teacher. I’m a student. I have literally never been more excited to go back to school,” she smiled as the two shared a kiss during rehearsals.

Turns out their undeniable chemistry paid off on the dance floor! While the two didn’t lock lips on stage, they wowed audiences with their quick step to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.”

“You’re a beautiful dancer, and I’m so glad that you’re coming back to your love of dance, because it shows you have gorgeous lines,” Carrie Ann gushed. “You tend to rush, I notice, and then Gleb brings you back into it.”

Score: 20/30

Dwight Howard Makes a Slam Dunk

43 minutes ago

The NBA player further proved his dancing chops when he performed the fox trot to La La Land‘s “City of Stars” alongside partner Daniella Karagach.

After figuring out how to alter the routine to fit Dwight’s tall stature, the couple proved they were a force to be reckoned with when they hit each move with poise and precision.

“For such a tall athlete, I was completely blown away how smooth that waltz was, my man,” Derek praised, noting how framing wasn’t an issue for them. “That was really impressive.”

Score: 23/30

Tori Spelling Makes Her Kids Proud

49 minutes ago

For this week’s performance, the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum chose to dance to The Greatest Showman‘s “This Is Me.”

“It’s our favorite movie as a family,” Tori said of her song selection. “Whenever any of us are going through hard times, we put on that movie, and it gets us through. My girls have gone through a lot of bullying, and this movie, it’s an advocate for like, believing in yourself. So this is all about my family.”

As she explained how this song would be dedicated to her family, the actress added, “I want my kids to know you can be anything you want to be. I’m putting it all out there. This is me.”

Tori and her partner Pasha Pashkov wowed the audience and the judges who had great feedback on their dance.

“I just love seeing you enjoy the moment so much,” Derek began before going into his criticism. After sharing how she could adjust her positioning in the next performance, he added, “I just love your spirit out there in this dance. Well done.”

“You let yourself go, and you let yourself embrace the situation in the music,” Bruno agreed. “And it all happened.”

Score: 19/30

Phaedra Parks Is Your New Dream Girl

57 minutes ago

Phaedra fully embodied Jennifer Hudson as she stunned during her fox trot inspired by the iconic musical movie, Dreamgirls.

Not only was the choice an absolute “classic” for the Traitors star, she also told her partner Val that the movie was a cult classic for her grandmother. As she hit her marks and flew across the stage, Phaedra received a standing ovation from the audience.

“Your grandmother would be proud of you that was very touching,” Carrie Ann told Phaedra. “Like you have emotions when you dance. You know how to channel your emotions into power on the dance floor.”

Score: 21/30

The Bachelor Gets a Lesson in Sensuality

57 minutes ago

Before he could wow judges and audiences alike, Joey got a quick crash course in passion and sensuality from his partner Jenna Johnson’s husband Val Chmerkovskiy.

“My emotions when I show them, they’re behind closed doors, they’re with [my fiancée Kelsey [Anderson],” Joey reflected. “I’m trying to find a way to act with someone I don’t have a romantic relationship with.”

As Val made his entrance, the DWTS pro demonstrated a few sexy moves with his wife. Joey may have had his fears about hitting the dance floor — but to the judges, he more than delivered as he performed the roomba to “Shallow.”

“It’s very hard for a man you know to live in the Roomba, because it really is dedicated to the woman. You did that!” Bruno said. “You were embracing her, connecting to her.”

Score: 22/30

Pommel Horse Guy by Day, Superman by Night!

1 hr 16 min ago

Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik paid homage to his viral “Clark Kent” meme at the 2024 Paris Olympics by performing a paso doble to the Superman theme.

“Everyone said I was at Clark Kent,” Stephen told his partner Rylee Arnold of the viral moment ahead of their dance. “I was sitting there meditating. I took my glasses off, killed it, came out with bronze, and people started calling me Superman. I would never have been here if it weren’t for that meme.”

After delivering a powerful performance, Stephen looked heroic as he flew across the dance floor. Despite his glowing reviews, the judges had a few critiques.

“There’s two little things, the kryptonite,” Derek said before pointing out he could more open with his chest. “But dude, I love you, and you have an incredible time.”

“You have so much energy, but now you have to learn how to control it,” Bruno added.

Score: 22/30

Yippee Ki-Yay! Reginald VelJohnson Pays Tribute to Bruce Willis

1 hr 26 min ago

For this week’s performance, Reginald reprised his role in Bruce Willis’ Die Hard.

Before taking the stage to perform a paso doble to “Ode to Joy,” the actor, 72, revealed that his dance would be a tribute to his former costar amid his ongoing battle with dementia.

“Working with Bruce Willis, it was an experience I’ll never forget. He was very kind to me in my first major role. I thanked him for that. I always will,” the Family Matters alum smiled. “This week, it’s a tribute to my friend Bruce Willis. If you think I’m going out on double elimination, then yippee ki-yay motherf—er!”

After an underwhelming performance last week, Reginald wowed judges as he and his partner Emma Slater gracefully moved through their dance.

“You’re not playing at the 10 yet, but you are baby-stepping your way there, sir,” Carrie Ann said before Derek joked, “This is the only place you’ll see a cop in a cumberbund!”

Score: 15/30

Chandler Kinney Plays with Her Inner Barbie

1 hr 36 min ago

In a short intro before taking the stage to perform the rumba to Barbie‘s “What Was I Made For,” the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star admitted that the song held a personal place in a heart as she could relate to its themes of “girlhood.”

She received a glowing review from the judges and Carrie Ann gushed, “You created some moments there that, like, I think, touched us all, like when dance can go inside and like, pull all your organs and your heart strings like that, it’s really powerful.”

“You are so young, and you championing that so early in the season makes me think you might do quite well!” she added.

Score: 24/30

Anna Delvey Channels Criticism Into Dance

1 hr 44 min ago

Before her second performance in the DWTS ballroom, the convicted con artist reflected on the headlines and negative feedback she’s received from her casting.

Anna admitted she felt “so upset” after reading hate comments online, and confessed, “I’m used to people who feels negatively about me. I get upset for a short moment of time, but then I just move on.” Because of the negative things she’s seen on the internet, Anna was surprised by Julia Fox who gave her a short pep talk before she hit the stage.

“Although Anna does put up this tough exterior, it’s obviously a defense mechanism,” Julia added.

After dancing the quick step to the Devil Wears Prada theme, “Suddenly I See,” Anna received good feedback from the judges though they admitted they felt she was holding back.

“Anna, listen, it is hard to deal with the haters. It truly is. I can understand that, but what I want you to do is embrace this fully, like I feel like still you’re holding back just a hair,” Carrie Ann explained. “You have the potential to go far if you just embrace it more.”

Score: 17/30

Danny Amendola Takes it to the End Zone!

1 hr 52 min ago

The NFL player reached new heights as he danced to Top Gun‘s “Highway to the Danger Zone.” Before he hit the dance floor, Danny shared why the number held a special place in his heart.

“This movie is near and dear to my heart. When I saw the original at my grandfather’s house, he was in the military. They fought in World War II,” he recalled. “If the football thing didn’t work out, I was going to go to the military. I have huge respects for those guys.”

After he and his partner Witney Carson hit their high energy jive, the judges gave him glowing feedback and the highest score yet.

“You definitely felt the need for speed in that dance routine,” Derek laughed. “I love seeing your commitment on this floor, man.”

Score: 21/30

Eric Roberts Returns to the Oscars

2 hr 1 min ago

Before the Academy Award nominee, 68, danced, he revisited the moment he was nominated for an Oscar at the 1986 awards ceremony.

“I was surrounded by legends,” he recalled to his partner Britt Stewart with emotion thick in his voice. “It felt so special and quite prideful. It’s overwhelming to go back to that memory, because it was a dream come true to the ninth degree.”

The duo danced the waltz to the iconic Godfather theme. Despite a few errors in footwork, Eric fully embodied the character with elegance and grace.

Score: 15/30

Jenn Tran Makes a Party on the Dance Floor

2 hr 9 min ago

Bachelorette star Jenn Tran kicked off the night with her partner Sasha Farber as they danced the Tango to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody.”

After confessing that last week’s performance went “better than I expected,” the duo hit the dance floor and flew across the floor in their high energy dance. Jenn “remembered the elbows” and focused on her posture.

Despite issues with the backing track, Sasha gave The Bachelorette kudos for keeping in time with the music and judge Bruno likened her performance to a “sassy, glossy, mischievous little kitten!”

Score: 19/30

The Pros Perform the Opening Number

2 hr 17 min ago

The Dancing With the Stars Professional Troupe, which includes Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko and Britt Stewart, opened up the show with an elegant sweeping number dedicated to Hollywood and its legendary stars.

Alfonso and Julianne explained that this week’s episode would be dedicated to the talented stars who have “graced” the DWTS stage in seasons past.

Joey Graziadei Takes Some Drastic Measures

2 hr 24 min ago

As Joey Graziadei gets ready to hit the dance floor for the second time, The Bachelor alum took a cosmetic approach into making sure he was ready for his big Hollywood number.

The tennis pro was seen lifting his armpit as a medical professional injected botox into his skin to help reduce the amount of sweat in his arms in a video shared to TikTok. Despite any discomfort he may have been experiencing, Graziadei took the needles like a champ as he sat quietly shirtless while the treatment was administered.

Velour Medical Spa captioned the clip, “Botox in the underarms treats hyperhidrosis & helps reduce pit stains!.”

Anna Delvey Sheds a Tear

2 hr 24 min ago

Ahead of tonight’s brand new episode of Dancing with the Stars, newly promoted pro, Ezra Soza, opened up about the backlash that his partner Anna Delvey, 33, has received since being cast on the show.

In a video posted to TikTok, Ezra called his first official show the “best day ever” after receiving tons of praise, though he couldn’t say the same for the convicted con artist.

“On my partner’s end, she wasn’t receiving the same,” he explained. “I think the hardest part of my day after [the] press line, she was reading the comments and we couldn’t find her. They finally found her in the bathroom. She was crying. I’ve never seen her like that, and it broke my heart.”

“As her partner, I wanted to give her the best experience she possibly could, and knowing that that’s not the case, it really did break my heart,” he added. 

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