“Dancing with the Stars” aired eight remaining pairs become absolute rock stars Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.
On the Nov. 4 episode of “DWTS” Week 8, the celebrities danced to classic hits from rock and roll legends. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Flavor Flav joined the judging panel.
Additionally, team dance competitions returned to the ballroom, with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough joining either Team Kool or Team Chicago.
Elaine Hendricks also returned to the stage after being hospitalized. last week with a rib injury that forced her to miss the show.
Couples were also divided into teams (see below) and danced to either the Kool & the Gang song or the Chicago song for extra points.
Last week, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck and partner Ian Ravnik were excluded after Halloween night.
Here's a recap of what happened in season eight, including the dancing, music by Flavor Flav, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, and who was eliminated.
What did each star dance to and what was their score?
- Olympic champion Jordan Chiles and his partner Ezra Sosa performed jazz to the composition River Deep – Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner. SCORE: 38/40
- Social media personality Alix Earle and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a paso doble to Bon Jovi's “Livin' On a Prayer.” SCORE: 39/40
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron And Daniella Karagach's partner performed a jive to Elton John's song “I'm Still Standing” – SCORE: 36/40
- Star of the series “Boy Meets World” Daniel Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov performed the modern composition “Dream On” by Aerosmith – SCORE: 34/40
- Actor Elaine Hendricks and partner Alan Bersten performed a Viennese waltz to Dionne Warwick's “What the World Needs Now Is Love.” SCORE: 37/40
- Wildlife Defender Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a paso doble to The White Stripes' song “Icky Thump” – SCORE: 38/40
- “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt and her partner Mark Ballas performed a paso doble to Ozzy Osbourne's “No More Tears” – SCORE: 39/40
- Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performed the contemporary composition “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys – SCORE: 30/40
Team dance results
After individual performances, the couples were divided into two teams. Each of them danced their hearts out with the host for a chance to win bonus points.
Before the team dance, it was announced that Whitney and Mark had won immunity and would not be eliminated due to having the highest scores of the season.
Team Chicago
- Done for: “25 or 6 to 4” Chicago
- Members: Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, Daniel (team captain) and Pasha, Whitney and Mark, Jordan and Ezra, Dylan and Danielle.
- Check: 40/40
Team Cool
- Done: “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang
- Members: Host Julianne Hough, Andy (team captain) and Emma, Robert and Whitney, Alix and Val, Elaine and Alan.
- Score: 38/40
Who was eliminated during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night “DWTS” Week 8?
Danielle and Pasha were sent home after Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.
When asked what the experience was like, the actor replied: “It meant everything. It truly was life changing. She also called it “joyful.”
Pasha also added: “Now you are my friend for life.”
Who's at the top of the leaderboard?
Whitney and Mark were at the top of the leaderboard with a score of 79 out of 80. They were also on the winning team and received a point boost.
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
- Andy Richter and Emma Slater
“DWTS” returns next Tuesday, November 11, for the Prince Night semifinals.
