Dancing with the Stars celebrates two decades of celebrities stepping out of their comfort zones and onto the dance floor.
The November 11th week 9 episode of DWTS went all out. Theme evening in honor of the 20th birthdaybringing back familiar faces like the original host Tom Bergeron, who was a guest judge, as well as six season one pros for a special opening number directed by current judge Derek Hough.
After an impressive opening number, Bergeron and current co-host Alfonso Ribeiro took the stage to welcome the audience to the 20th anniversary celebration. Co-host Julianne Hough, who was on the first program, also joined them.
Also featured in the episode emotional in memory in honor of the late Len Goodman, as well as former members Aaron Carter, Jerry Springer and Shannen Doherty, among others.
seven remaining pairs first they amazed the judges with their new routines, and then they tried to score more points in the dance relay.
Last week Daniel Fischel and partner Pasha Pashkov were dropped out after Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.
Here's a quick recap of what happened in the ninth episode of the season, including dancing, music by Bergeron, Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and those eliminated.
What did each star dance to and what was their score?
- Olympic champion Jordan Chiles and his partner Ezra Sosa performed a cha-cha to Ciara's “Get Up” featuring Chamillionaire – SCORE: 37/40
- Social media personality Alix Earle and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a foxtrot to Matthew Morrison's “Singin' in the Rain” – SCORE: 40/40
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron And Daniella Karagach's partner performed Argentine tango to Bill Withers' song “Ain't No Sunshine” – SCORE: 40/40
- Actor Elaine Hendricks and partner Alan Bersten performed salsa to the song “It Takes Two” by Rob Bays and DJ EZ Rock – SCORE: 36/40
- Wildlife Defender Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis – SCORE: 40/40
- “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas performed Argentine tango to “Cell Block Tango” from the musical “Chicago” – SCORE: 40/40
- Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performed a quickstep to the song Puttin' on the Ritz by Robbie Williams – SCORE: 29/40
What were the results of the relay race?
There were three relay races in which two couples performed the same dance style to the same song, one couple after the other.
Each current Season 34 celebrity was teamed up with a former Mirrorball champion for this round, with their professional partner serving as their coach.
The judges then collectively determined the winner of each relay and awarded two bonus points to the winning pair.
Last week, Whitney and Mark won immunity and didn't have to compete in the dance relay. They also received two bonus points for this week.
Couples
She danced a quickstep to Michael Buble's song “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
- Jordan Chiles and Apolo Ono (Season 4 winner) – WINNER
- Elaine Hendrix and Rashad Jennings (Season 24 winner)
Couples
She danced a Viennese waltz to The Weeknd’s “Worth It.”
- Dylan Efron and Rumer Willis (Season 20 winner) — WINNER
- Andy Richter and Kaitlyn Bristowe (Season 29 winner)
Couples
Dancing to the jive to “Dance With Me Tonight” by Olly Murs.
- Robert Irwin and Xochitl Gomez (Season 32 Winner) – WINNER
- Alix Earle and Joey Graziadei (Season 33 winner)
Who was eliminated from the DWTS 20th Anniversary Party, Week 9?
Andy Richter's time on “DWTS” has come to an end after he and his partner Emma Slater were eliminated.
“I've said this many times, it changed my life. I'm a different person because of this show and this woman,” he told Ribeiro after his elimination. “It was wonderful and I definitely feel like a winner.”
Who's at the top of the leaderboard?
With bonus points added, Irwin, Efron and Leavitt were at the top of the leaderboard with 42 points at the end of the episode.
Celebrities remaining in the competition
The following entries still have a chance to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Elaine Hendricks and Alan Bersten
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
“DWTS” returns next Tuesday, November 18th for the “Prince of the Night”-themed semifinals.
