Last week was doubly sad on Dancing With the Stars. At the end of “One-Hit Wonders Night,” after the judges’ scores were combined with viewer votes, two couples were sent home: actor and musician Corey Feldman with pro partner Jenna Johnson, and basketball star Baron Davis with pro partner Britt Stewart. So, who will be eliminated next on “TikTok Night”?
There are 12 celebrities still in the running for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck, wellness influencer Hilaria Baldwin, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, social media star Alix Earle, reality TV star Dylan Efron, actress Danielle Fishel, actress Elaine Hendrix, Grammy-winning singer Scott Hoying, wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, singer Lauren Jauregui, and comedian Andy Richter. Tonight they perform routines to songs that have gained popularity on the social media platform, including Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Manchild,” Noah Kahan‘s “Northern Attitude,” and Doechii‘s “Anxiety.” Dance styles to be performed include cha cha, foxtrot, jazz, salsa, tango, quickstep, and the dreaded samba.
In addition to the competitive dances, the evening will also include the return of Season 31 Mirror Ball champion and TikTok sensation Charli D’Amelio. She will take part in the opening number to Charli XCX‘s “Apple,” in addition to joining the troupe for a dance to Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Savage.” Charli will also dance with her Season 31 pro partner Mark Ballas to Sam Gellaitry‘s “Assumptions.”
Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Jen Affleck and pro Jan Ravnik
Performance: The reality TV star performed a cha cha to the song she danced her own viral TikTok to, “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “You have so much joy when you dance,” but she needs to finish her moves better with her arm placement.
Derek’s comments: “I thought it was a great performance,” but but she needed to work on her turns and hip action.
Bruno’s comments: “”It has to be a little bit better placed in the foot … and a bit cleaner on the finish.” But “otherwise, great performance.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (7), Derek (6), Bruno (6) = 19 out of 30
Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Lauren Jauregui and pro Brandon Armstrong
Performance: The singer performed a construction themed cha cha to “Work From Home” by her own girl group Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign, which she ended alongside members of her own group
Carrie Ann’s comments: “I really like the way you move,” but “I want to see a lot more pop in your step … Don’t be afraid to hit it.”
Derek’s comments: “There’s an ease to the way you move,” but he also wanted to see “more attack” on Latin dances.
Bruno’s comments: “You have a wonderful, lyrical quality … Everything is at the same level,” but she needs to “punch it.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (6), Derek (6), Bruno (6) = 18 out of 30
Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Danielle Fishel and pro Pasha Pashkov
Performance: The actress worked her hardest to keep her shoulders down like Bruno wanted during her foxtrot to “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “I thought that was really beautiful.” She calls it “uplifting” because of the way she’s “growing” in the competition. But they need more body contact while they’re dancing.
Derek’s comments: “You’re just so pleasant and refreshing. There’s a simplicity and grace when you dance.” He liked her “fundamentals,” but she needs to extend from her rib cage.
Bruno’s comments: “I love a good student. That was lovely.” It was “elegant,” and the TikTok segment was “incorporated beautifully” into the content of the dance.
Scores: Carrie Ann (7), Derek (7), Bruno (7) = 21 out of 30
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Jordan Chiles and pro Ezra Sosa
Performance: The gymnast tried to overcome her height difference with her partner to deliver a serious and fierce tango in hold to “Anxiety” by Doechii.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “That was an example of how to be smooth and fierce.”
Derek’s comments: “I was really impressed with the way you kept your frame,” and she turned “Anxiety” into “artistry.”
Bruno’s comments: “Your improvement has been astonishing,” she has “transformed.” It was “clean, clear, powerful, focused, your best dance yet.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (8), Derek (8), Bruno (8) = 24 out of 30
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Dylan Efron and pro Daniella Karagach
Performance: The reality TV star tackles his first dance in proper ballroom hold, a foxtrot, to “YUKON” by his friend Justin Bieber.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “I am torn.” He’s in the beginner group when it comes to the experience level of this season’s celebs, but he’s really good at learning the technique, so she had a tough time scoring him.
Derek’s comments: “That foxtrot was as smooth as silk.” He was impressed by the “control” and “stride” in the foxtrot, but he needs to tuck his booty under.
Bruno’s comments: “That was smoldering. Fifty shades of foxtrot.” It was “long, smooth, gliding, controlled.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (7), Derek (8), Bruno (8) = 23 out of 30
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Elaine Hendrix and pro Alan Bersten
Performance: She channeled her villainous Parent Trap character in her tango to “Gnarly” by KATSEYE.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “You are incredible, you are powerful, you are strong, but you are being too independent.” She needs to trust her partner more because they seemed to clash some on the dance floor.
Derek’s comments: “You are badass! You are such a performer, you ignite that floor,” but she needs a “much wider frame.”
Bruno’s comments: “You have the knack of always getting the character right.” She needs to use her core to “free the top half to express.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (7), Derek (7), Bruno (7) = 21 out of 30
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Whitney Leavitt and pro Mark Ballas
Performance: After reminiscing about her first viral video, she shook her ass dressed in fringe during her samba to “Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)” by Mystikal.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “You never wobbled once. You were on fire. You were so in control every step of the way.”
Derek’s comments: “I’m kind of speechless. It was so mesmeriing. Your performance quality is off the charts.” He also liked the samba mixed with the “TikTok flair.”
Bruno’s comments: “You got it,” he says of her ability to capture the “elusive” bounce that defines the samba.
Scores: Carrie Ann (8), Derek (8), Bruno (8) = 24 out of 30
Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Scott Hoying and pro Rylee Arnold
Performance: The singer used his long arms and legs to take up more space on the dance floor during his jazz routine to “like JENNIE” by JENNIE.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “You just owned the floor … You were in your element.”
Derek’s comments: “I have one word: red, for red hot!”
Bruno’s comments: “You were on fire tonight. The routine choreography was delicious,” and his confidence showed.
Scores: Carrie Ann (8), Derek (7), Bruno (7) = 22 out of 30
Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Hilaria Baldwin and pro Gleb Savchenko
Performance: She’s only been on TikTok for a few months, but she was ready to go viral with her tropical samba to “Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “Len would have loved that samba. You are a sensational dancer.” It was “refined,” but her “musicality was off.”
Derek’s comments: “Technically, you were in a league of your own. It was rhythmic, it was classic,” the samba rolls were “beautiful.”
Bruno’s comments: “It was a pure classic samba, all the content was there,” she hit everything with “clinical precision,” but it needed more bounce.
Scores: Carrie Ann (7), Derek (8), Bruno (7) = 22 out of 30
Andy Richter and Emma Slater, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater
Performance: The comedian showed America how much this competition means to him with a moving foxtrot to “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan and Hozier.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “The reason why we love you is you are absolutely at beginner level,” but he’s giving the audience his “heart.”
Derek’s comments: “The music, your smile, the energy,” it was a “beautiful moment in this room.”
Bruno’s comments: “Love is in the air, and it’s all because of you.” He has “natural charm,” and he put “much more content” into the routine. “It still needs a lot of work,” but “little steps in the right direction.”
Scores: Carrie Ann (6), Derek (6), Bruno (6) = 18 out of 30
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Dancing With the StarsDisney/Andrew Eccles
Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson
Performance: Robert Irwin tried to go as viral as possible with his suddenly shirtless salsa to “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” by Tommy Richman.
Carrie Ann’s comments: “You are a really great performer.”
Derek’s comments: “You are strong, assertive,” but the salsa side-by-side elements were “rigid” despite the strong musicality.
Bruno’s comments: “Wonderful performance,” but there wasn’t enough salsa there.
Scores: Carrie Ann (8), Derek (7), Bruno (7) = 22 out of 30
More to come …