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Whitney gets emotional about her ghostly good performance
1 minute ago
Breaking down ahead of her dance, Whitney said she was “very overwhelmed” juggling her life and the pressures of the show, after scoring the first 10s of the season last week.
Whitney explained that she feels like she “has to say yes to everything” because she “doesn’t know how long the spotlight is going to last.” But she admitted that she has to say no because the competition is getting tougher.
After letting out a big “therapeutic” scream, she was ready for her jazz performance Green days “Brain Stew.”
Dressed in matching striped outfits with dark eye makeup, she put on an electric performance with partner Mark Ballas.
Cheryl told them she was “impressed” with their partnership, as well as Mark’s choreography. She mentioned that they have to “watch their timing” and their peripheral vision.
Bruno praised them for a “mind blowing” performance, which was mixed with “so many jazz” techniques.
Carrie Ann agreed with Cheryl that they were “somewhat” out of sync, but encouraged Whitney to allow herself to make mistakes so she can “create magic”.
Derek said it was “no tricks and all treats.” He said that since the difficulty was so high, the small flaws were understandable.
Score: 37/40
Cheryl Burke returns
10 minutes ago
When Cheryl was introduced, she herself said it felt “so great” to be back in the ballroom.
The guest judge explained that she wanted to see “authenticity” from the contestants, quoting the late Len Goodman who said “cautious doesn’t win Dancing with the stars.”
1 contestant is in the hospital
10 minutes ago
After the intro that started tonight’s episode, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced that a contestant is missing due to an injury.
It was announced that Elaine Hendrix was not in attendance after “suffering an injury this morning,” Alfonso said. She was taken to the hospital and “assessed”.
But he assured fans that they are still in the running and need the fans’ votes. He said he will explain more as the night goes on.
Maks Chmerkovskiy Stirs Up Drama with Jan Ravnik
53 minutes ago
Former professional Max Chmerkovskiy said on the October 24 episode of his wife Murgatroyd Maps podcast, Penthouse with Petathe Jan has “absolutely no business to be a professional at DWTS.”
He further said that Jan has “zero foundation, technique, quality, understanding of the partnership” and that his casting was “absurd”. Despite his criticism, he said he has “zero against (Jan) at all” and that it is “not his fault”.
Jan appears to respond to his Instagram stories by posting the lyrics “I’ll be the actress starring in your bad dreams” from Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do,” his and Jen’s song for the night.
Jen also showed her support for Jan on October 27 TikTok video, in which she types on her phone and mimics leaving comments.
“Take it down. Take it down. Take it down. We need it gone. Take it down. It doesn’t represent me or what we need to do,” Jan then lip-syncs while wearing a K95 mask. The caption on the video reads: “Me when someone talks trash about Jan.”
“We do not tolerate Jan slander in this house !! @Jan Ravnik @Dancing with the Stars #DWTS,” Jen wrote in the caption.
Cheryl Burke is gearing up for her big comeback
53 minutes ago
Two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke will join Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli as guest judge for Halloween Night.
It has been three years since Cheryl left DWTS, and while she has been critical of her disappointment surrounding her exit, she told PEOPLE that she is looking forward to being back in the ballroom.
“It’s going to be emotional, but I’m here in a different way this time,” she said. “I’m here for the couples, and I really hope to give constructive criticism, but also be encouraging. And I know what it takes. I’ve been there.”
Cheryl was with the racing series for 17 years when she decided to step away in 2022. She has previously explained that while the resignation was voluntary, she had to “fight” for her farewell performance and “lost friendships along the way.”
She later called out the show for don’t invite her back to pay tribute to late judge Only Goodman for the October 2023 “Most Memorable Year” episode. In April 2024, when asked if she feels like she’s still a part of the DWTS family, Cheryl said, “Definitely not.”
Cheryl said she doesn’t regret anything she’s shared.
“That’s my experience,” she said. “Unfortunately, when it comes to headlines, I can’t control that, and we all know that headlines unfortunately sometimes focus on negative things. But within the context of what I’ve always said, I’ve always gone back to the fact that I’m grateful to have been a part of such a huge, iconic show that Dancing with the stars.”
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A treatment of a lineup
53 minutes ago
Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Tango to ‘bury a friend’ by Billie Eilish.
Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson will perform an Argentine tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet.
Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas will perform a jazz routine to “Brain Stew” by Green Day.
Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach will perform a Viennese waltz to “Can’t Help Falling In Love (DARK)” by Tommee Profitt and Brooke.
Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater will perform a Paso Doble to “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio” by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten will perform an Argentine tango to “Bad to the Bone” by 2WEI and Bri Bryant.
Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik will perform a Contemporary routine to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift.
Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov will perform a Viennese waltz to “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa will perform a Contemporary routine to “Elastic Heart” by Sia.
