“Dancing With the Stars” put a spell on us and we’re hooked!
Halloween Night took over the ballroom during the Oct. 28, Week 7 episode as the nine remaining couples got into the spooky spirit.
During the episode it was revealed that Elaine Hendrix was hospitalized after sustaining a rib injury during rehearsals. She and partner Alan Bersten were judged on their taped rehearsal routine. The actor is recovering and was cleared by doctors to continue in the competition if they advance to next week.
Meanwhile, two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke joined as a guest judge, while “DWTS” saw the return of the “Dance Monster-thon.”
All on the ballroom floor at the same time, the pairs began by dancing a hustle and then the Lindy hop. The judges then tapped out couples one at a time. Those who stayed on the dance floor longer earned additional bonus points before the last duo standing was crowned the winner of “Dance Monster-thon.”
The bonus points received were added to the judges’ scores from the first round of dance to determine the final combined leaderboard of the night.
Last week, “Pentatonix” singer Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated after a spectacular “Wicked“ Night.
Here’s a recap of what went down on the seventh episode of the season, including the dances, scores from Burke, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, and who was eliminated.
What did each star dance to and what was their score?
- “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik performed a contemporary to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift — SCORE: 32/40
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a contemporary to “Elastic Heart” by Sia — SCORE: 34/40
- Social media personality Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a tango to “bury a friend” by Billie Eilish — SCORE: 39/40
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach performed a Viennese Waltz to “Can’t Help Falling In Love (DARK)” by Tommee Profitt and Brooke — SCORE: 35/40
- “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov performed an Viennese Waltz to “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars — SCORE: 33/40
- Actor Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten performed a tango to “Bad to the Bone” by 2WEI and Bri Bryant — SCORE: 32/40
- Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet — SCORE: 38/40
- “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas performed a jazz to “Brain Stew” by Green Day — SCORE: 37/40
- Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performed a paso doble to “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio” by Ludwig van Beethoven — SCORE: 28/40
Points after Dance Monster-Thon
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were the winners of the Dance Monster-Thon, getting an extra five bonus points.
See everyone’s points after the Dance-Monster-thon.
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 41
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 42
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 43
- Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik: 34
- Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: DNC/32
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 38
- Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov: 35
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 38
- Andy Richter and Emma Slater: 29
Who was eliminated during ‘DWTS’ Halloween Night, Week 7?
Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik were eliminated after Halloween Night.
When asked about her experience on the show by co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, the reality star said it meant “everything to me.”
“I cannot wait to talk about this in the future with my kids,” she said. “I did this for my kids…I can’t tell you how much it meant to me.”
Ravnik added, “She’s a rockstar, that’s all I’m gonna say.”
Who Is At the Top of the Leaderboard?
Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy saw themselves at the top of the leaderboard after Halloween Night.
Celebrities Left in the Competition
The following competitors still have a chance at the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
- Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
- Andy Richter and Emma Slater
“DWTS” returns next Tuesday, Nov. 4 for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night.
The wildlife conservationist and his “Dancing with the Stars” pro partner Witney Carson join Access Daily’s Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover to share insight on their intense rehearsals and even show off a few moves.
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