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Dacning With The Stars season 34’s Wicked night will see the stars in the ballroom dancing to songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good as an elimination looms, and we’re bringing you up-to-the-minute updates. After Dancing With The Stars season 34’s last week of competition saw the stars dedicating emotional dances to their loved ones, the lack of elimination may see multiple celebrities headed home.
As the stars get further in the competition, the dances grow more difficult and their skills are more thoroughly judged by the DWTS judges. Throughout the last few weeks of competition, it’s been clear that Dancing With The Stars season 34 has continued to get tougher, and the margin between the competitors has grown slimmer with each passing week.
Stick around for updates throughout the episode as each couple dances for their spot in the next week of competition, and tries to avoid elimination.
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Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik
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Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
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Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
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Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
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Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov
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Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten
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Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold
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Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
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Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas
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Andy Richter & Emma Slater
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Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold
“The Wizard & I” – Contemporary
Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold from Dancing With The Stars.ABC Press
After getting their highest scores of the competition thus far last week, Scott and Rylee took on a contemporary dance to “The Wizard & I” from Wicked. Hopeful that he’d be able to show his love for the musical in his dance, Scott took the performance very seriously. The pair’s dance was high energy, but Scott’s transitions throughout the performance left a lot to be desired.
Scott and Rylee received a 7 from guest judge Jon M. Chu, 7 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 7 from Derek Hough, and 7 from Bruno Tonioli for a total of 28 out of 40. His two-week total is 48 out of 80.
Alix Earlie & Val Chmerkovskiy
“What Is This Feeling?” – Jazz
Alix Earlie & Val Chmerkovskiy from Dancing With The Stars.ABC Press
Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy took on an inventive jazz routine to “What Is This Feeling?” and brought the iconic DWTS troupe into their performance. As someone who’s been improving week after week, Alix was hopeful she’d be able to do the story of the dance justice. With great footwork and a sassy nod to Ariana Grande’s Galinda the Good, the ballroom was on their feet for Alix.
Alix and Val received an 8 from guest judge Jon M. Chu, 9 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 9 from Derek Hough, and 9 from Bruno Tonioli for a total of 35 out of 40. Her two-week total is 70 out of 80.
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
“Dancing Through Life” – Jazz
DWTS stars Alfonso Ribero, Robert Irwin, and Witney Carson talking to the judges.ABC Press
Witney Carson and Robert Irwin delivered one of the most powerful dances of Dedication night, and followed it up with a jazz routine to “Dancing Through Life” from Wicked. Fans of the musical were excited to see Robert take on the iconic song, and with the chance to have a fun time dancing for Wicked night, Robert’s routine didn’t disappoint the viewers or judges.
With a challenging routine that allowed Robert to show off some moves on his own, he took the ballroom by storm. Witney and Robert received a 9 from guest judge Jon M. Chu, 9 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 9 from Derek Hough, and 9 from Bruno Tonioli for a total of 36 out of 40. His two-week total is 71 out of 80.
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas
“Popular” – Quickstep
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas from Dancing With The Stars.ABC Press
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas got the chance to dance to “Popular” from Wicked, working with a very different dance from their contemporary the week prior. Dancing a quickstep, Mark worked to teach Whitney the fast-paced steps of the dance. Embodying the character of the dance, Whitney and Mark’s foxtrot was a sharp, exciting dance that kept the footwork in mind as they floated through the ballroom.
Leaving the judges astonished, Whitney tackled the tough choreography with ease. Whitney & Mark received a 10 from guest judge Jon M. Chu, 10 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 9 from Derek Hough, and 10 from Bruno Tonioli for a total of 39 out of 40. Her two-week total is 72 out of 80.
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
“I’m Not That Girl” – Rumba
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach from Dancing With The Stars.ABC Press
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach’s sweet routine from dedication night left them on the top of the leaderboard last week, and Wicked night saw them take on a rumba to “I’m Not That Girl” from the film. A whole new dance style for Dylan, the pair was ready to take on something new and inventive with the rumba, hoping to activate his hip action.
Dylan and Daniella’s dance featured some tough choreography out of his comfort zone, which made the dance a bit tough for the pair. They received an 8 from guest judge Jon M. Chu, 8 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 8 from Derek Hough, and 8 from Bruno Tonioli for a total of 32 out of 40. His two-week total is 68 out of 80.
Andy Richter & Emma Slater
“One Short Day” – Jazz
Emma Slater & Andy Richter in their Dancing With The Stars headshot.ABC
Comedian Andy Richter and his partner Emma Slater were excited to take on a campy jazz routine to “One Short Day” after bringing his daughter into the mix during dedication night last week. Improving every week, Andy and Emma put together a fun routine that challenged him a bit more than others in the past. Ready to perform, Andy shared that he was excited despite nerves.
Praised for his improvement once again by the judges, Andy’s joyful routine was incredible to watch. Andy and Emma received a 7 from guest judge Jon M. Chu, 7 from Carrie Ann Inaba, 7 from Derek Hough, and 8 from Bruno Tonioli for a total of 27 out of 40. His two-week total is 51 out of 80.