Robert Irwin’s Hips Don’t Lie
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In honor of Robert’s role in the upcoming Zootopia 2, out Nov. 26, the wildlife conservationist and his partner Witney Carson performed the Cha Cha to Shakira’s “Try Everything” from the first Zootopia film.
“As soon as Shakira comes on, the hips can’t lie,” Robert said in his intro package.
After their dance, host Alfonso Ribeiro acknowledged that the audience was “on their feet.”
“Robert, man, you just have that Irwin aura,” Derek said. “You really do. You can’t help but smile when I watch you perform.”
Derek said Robert needed to work on his arm movements, while Carrie Ann said he needed to “flow your movements” more. “I see you flexing your muscles,” she added.
When the pole came down during the dance, Bruno said he thought the duo were going to recreate Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl halftime show.
“It was clean, it was clear, it was sweet,” he said. “I liked it very, very much.”
When Julianne asked Robert about the koala they have named after Derek at the Australia Zoo, Robert said they next need an animal named after Witney.
Score: 22/30
Andy Richter Cooks Up Some Fun
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Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performed a Viennese Waltz to “Le Festin” from Ratatouille, with the comedian dressed as Alfredo Linguini and the pro dressed as Remy the rat.
After their dance, Andy’s family and friends were seen excitedly cheering him on in the audience.
Carrie Ann said she wanted Andy to “challenge yourself a little bit more” and added that he was “doing great.”
Referencing the line in Ratatouille that anyone can cook, Derek told Andy, “You proved that anyone can dance.”
Bruno added that the duo “put Martha Stewart to shame.”
Score: 18/30
The Force Is with Hilaria Baldwin
27 minutes ago
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In her intro package, Hilaria described herself as a huge Star Wars fan. She was also shown enjoying Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland with her husband, Alec Baldwin, and their kids.
For their Quickstep, Hilaria and partner Gleb Savchenko performed to “Cantina Band” from Star Wars: A New Hope.
“The force is still with you,” Bruno said after their dance. “Whatever you did, worked. I was looking for something wrong; I didn’t see it.”
Carrie Ann said that this week, she could see that Hilaria was no longer trying “to prove anything.”
“It was beautiful,” she said. “Here is the contender.”
Derek acknowledged Hilaria’s “amazing talent” but said he wanted more Quickstep in their routine.
If she makes it through to next week, Hilaria teased she’ll do a dance with Alec.
Score: 23/30
Alix Earle Embraces the Dark Side
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During her intro package, Alix’s pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy said he wanted to make the TikTok star the villain for Disney Night since everyone would expect her to be a princess.
For their dance, Alix and Val performed a Viennese Waltz to “Once Upon a Dream” from Maleficent, and Alix’s outfits was complete with the villain’s signature horns.
Derek called the dance “mesmerizing” and “spellbinding,” while also complimenting Alix’s “pivots” as “beautiful.”
“This was your best dance,” he said.
Bruno similarly called the dance “gripping” and “haunting.” He acknowledged Alix’s acting skills and said she “became someone else.”
Carrie Ann took a moment to ask Alix how she felt after the dance, and she responded, “Oh my God, that was so empowering. It was so fun.”
Carrie Ann added that Alix’s “artistry is really coming out,” and Val cheekily said that Alix has got “a little villain in her.”
Score: 24/30
Scott Hoying Razzle Dazzles
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For his dance, Scott embraced his High School Musical: The Musical: The Series roots.
During his Salsa to “Bop to the Top” from the original High School Musical movie, Scott channeled Ryan Evans — his love interest in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series — and his partner Rylee channeled Sharpay Evans.
Afterwards, Carrie Ann told Scott “that’s what happens when the confidence kicks in.”
“You razzle dazzled us,” she continued. “You two together [are] wonderful.”
While Derek mentioned that he and sister Julianne are often compared to Ryan and Sharpay, he said Scott and Rylee “are way better. You guys are so good.”
Bruno noticed that the duo got a “little bit tangled,” but he appreciated the “effort” that they put in to their dance.
Score: 21/30
Danielle Fishel Takes Us to the Jungle
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During her intro package, Danielle Fishel said she wanted to take things up a level.
After her dance with partner Pasha Pashkov to “I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” from The Jungle Book,” Bruno called her a “naughty, naughty mama bear.”
“Most of it was very good,” he said, before calling out that they had a minor misstep.
Carrie Ann said watching them dance “felt like being at Disneyland,” and Derek called the second half of their dance “on fire.”
Score: 21/30
Dylan Efron Hits the Highway ‘to the Final’
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This week Dylan showed off his footwork while dancing a Quickstep with partner Danielle to “Life Is a Highway” from Cars.
“I love this song,” Dylan said during his intro package. “This whole experience is like a roadtrip. I want this dance to feel like we’re stuck on the side of the road and we get out and start dancing.”
After their dance, which opened in a mechanic shop, judge Derek Hough told Dylan he wanted him to work on turning his head sharper to go to “the next level.”
Bruno Tonoili, meanwhile, said Dylan is “hitting the highway to the final” while complimenting his footwork.
“When I watch you dance, I’m truly engaged,” said Carrie Ann Inaba. “What I’m noticing is you’re not just doing the movements, you’re understanding the momentum. That is going to be taking you very far.”
While Julianne Hough thought Dylan would do a dance to his brother Zac Efron’s movie High School Musical, he promised, “I have something special for next week if I’m still here.”
Score: 23/30
Lumière Welcomes His Guests
1 hr 19 min ago
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The evening kicked off with the troupe performing a dance to “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast. The dance was choreographed by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour choreographer Mandy Moore, who was shown in the audience.
Joining the troupe for the opening number was Danny Gardner, who plays Lumière in the North American Tour of “Beauty and the Beast,” and beloved Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck and Goofy.
Behind the Scenes of Disney Night
1 hr 56 min ago
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The stars are ready to take the ballroom — and they’re sharing their excitement on social media.
Dylan Efron shared a series of photos in costume with partner Daniella Kargach, writing beside the snapshots: “Happy Disney night to those who celebrate! @dancingwiththestars #DWTS”
Robert Irwin performed a short TikTok video with Witney Carson as they encouraged fans to vote for them. “We’ve got a Disney night cha-cha coming your way! See you tonight,” he wrote in his post.
Ezra Sosa teased his partner Jordan Chiles’ costume on Instagram, sharing a video of the moment he saw her in his dress. “im such a Disney Gay 🥰✨” he captioned the clip, which featured him getting emotional because Jordan looked like a “princess.”
Jennifer Affleck also teased her Aladdin costume with pro partner Jan Ravnik. “It’s showtime😍 don’t forget to vote !!” she wrote.
Danielle Fishel Clears the Air
1 hr 56 min ago
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After Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated last week, fans noticed an awkward moment while the cast gathered on the dance floor to say goodbye.
In the viral clip, Whitney Leavitt was spotted laughing next to Danielle and seemingly celebrating the fact they made it through elimination.
However, Whitney’s reaction quickly changed after speaking to Danielle, whose back was to the camera. Whitney then changed her expression to a straight face.
Whitney Leavitt (left); Danielle Fishel.
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While leaving rehearsal on Oct. 3, Danielle told TMZ that she “definitely did not put [Whitney] in her place” as online commenters have speculated.
“It’s a roller coaster of emotions,” Danielle said. “We can be happy for ourselves and our friends that were safe and also sad that somebody is gone.”
Danielle added that she was focused that night on comforting her “friend” Lauren.