‘Dancing With the Stars’ Live Blog: Who Will Be Eliminated on Grammy Night?
What To Know
- The show’s November 9 episode celebrated some of music’s greatest hits with “Grammy Night.”
- In addition to their weekly routine, the remaining seven couples competed in the first Dance-Off round of the season.
- The couple with the lowest combined judges’ and viewer votes will be sent home at the end of the night.
Grammy Night on Dancing With the Stars will be jam-packed with famous faces, and not just the ones dancing on the ballroom floor.
Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, and Brandy and Monica will accompany the final seven couples during the Dance-Off Round on the Tuesday, November 10, episode, performing hits such as “All I Wanna Do,” “The Middle,” and “The Boy Is Mine.”
Before the Dance-Offs, the dancing duos will perform routines to some of the most famous Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated songs over the years, including “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland, “Crazy in Love (Remix)” by Beyoncé, “Die with A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, and more.
As usual, the couple with the lowest combined judges’ scores and viewer votes at the end of the night will be eliminated, narrowing down the competition ahead of the November 17 semifinals.
Scroll down for a recap of this week’s performances, and check back live for live updates throughout the night.
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach — 27/30
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach kicked off the night with an Argentine Tango to “Crazy in Love (Remix)” by Beyoncé. The pair pushed aside their sibling dynamic and channeled their passion into the dramatic routine.
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Carrie Ann Inaba praised Frech for the balance he displayed during his “hardest” routine of the season and praised the pair’s intimacy. Derek Hough agreed, using Bruno Tonioli to display the close connection he witnessed between the partners. Tonioli said the couple was “smoldering” on the dance floor, but noted some slight balance issues.
After waiting for a commercial break to receive their scores, Frech and Karagach earned a total of 27/30 points.
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov — 28/30
Amber Glenn channeled her teenage angsty side for her Paso Doble to “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence with her partner, Pasha Pashkov. The duo matched the song’s intensity with powerful, impressive moves.
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Hough had just as positive a reaction to the routine as the audience did, praising Glenn for creating clean shapes and pulling off difficult knee spins. Tonioli said the routine was “everything” a Paso Doble should be, including featuring Pashkov’s pecs. Inaba applauded Glenn for how her resistance has improved throughout the season, but pointed out a slight foot lift.
The duo received nines from Inaba and Hough, but got a 10 from Tonioli, bringing their total to 28/30.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas — 27/30
Maura Higgins came into Grammy Night hoping to climb back to the top of the leaderboard with her and Mark Ballas‘ Argentine Tango to “Thong Song” by Sisqó. Despite a rehearsal rib injury, the reality star pulled through and fought for a top spot on the leaderboard.
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Higgins’ injury didn’t have an effect on her performance, as Tonioli gushed over her “high-class” routine. Inaba called Higgins both “graceful” and a “warrior,” calling the number a “work of art.” Hough had nothing but kind words as well, calling the performance “gorgeous.”
Like Frech and Karagach, Higgins and Balals scored all nines from the judges, earning a total of 27/30.
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy — 28/30
Jenna Dewan had multiple connections to the night’s Grammys theme, having danced with NSYNC on the music awards show and having toured in the past with Janet Jackson. Dewan and partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a Jazz to Jackson’s song “All For You.”
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Inaba said it “hit differently” watching Dewan tap into her past self on the DWTS ballroom floor. Hough said Dewan’s performance that night proved why she has inspired dancers over the years. Tonioli noted that Dewan was in her “comfort zone” with the routine, and the duo’s scores proved their hard work paid off.
Before receiving their scores, Julianne Hough surprised Dewan and Chmerkovskiy with a surprise video message from Jackson, who reflected on the “fun times” they had together. Dewan’s happy tears continued as she and Chmerkovskiy earned a score of 28/30.
Dancing With the Stars, Season 35, Tuesdays, 8/7c, ABC and Disney+
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