This week’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars” promises a magical experience as the remaining couples take to the Ozdust Ballroom for “Wicked Night.” Special guest judge Jon M. Chu, the acclaimed director of the “Wicked” films, will lend his expertise as the contestants perform to iconic songs from the beloved soundtracks. This exciting episode airs on TUESDAY, OCT. 21, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT, simultaneously broadcast on both ABC and Disney+, and available on Hulu the following day.
Audiences can look forward to an exclusive sneak peek of Universal Pictures’ upcoming movie “Wicked: For Good,” set to hit theaters on November 21. This special night will also feature video messages from the star-studded cast, which includes Academy Award nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey, and Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh.
The night’s entertainment will include an exhilarating medley of songs: “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “Defying Gravity,” “For Good,” “Thank Goodness,” “Dancing Through Life,” and “What Is This Feeling?” Following the medley, the talented couples will showcase their dance skills across various styles such as Argentine Tango, Contemporary, Foxtrot, Jazz, Rumba, and Quickstep.
Fans will have the opportunity to vote during the live broadcast. Viewers in the ET/CT time zones can cast their votes in real time, while those in other time zones across the U.S. and Canada can participate online at dwtsvote.abc.com or through SMS voting with selected carriers in the U.S. The results from both “Dedication Night” and “Wicked Night” will be combined with judges’ scores to determine which couples may face elimination in the upcoming weeks.
The participating couples and their performances include:
– GRAMMY winner Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold performing a Contemporary to “The Wizard And I” featuring Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh.
– Social media influencer Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy dancing Jazz to “What Is This Feeling?” by Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
– Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson will perform Jazz to “Dancing Through Life” by Jonathan Bailey featuring Ariana Grande and others.
– Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas will perform a Quickstep to “Popular” by Ariana Grande.
– Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach showcasing a Rumba to “I’m Not That Girl” featuring Cynthia Erivo.
– Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performing Jazz to “One Short Day” featuring several vocalists from the film.
– Actress Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten dancing Contemporary to “Defying Gravity.”
– Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik performing a Foxtrot to “As Long as You’re Mine.”
– Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov showcasing an Argentine Tango to “No Good Deed.”
– Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa performing a Rumba to “For Good.”
After the episode, fans can gain further insights by tuning into “The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Official Podcast,” where host Joey Graziadei offers exclusive interviews with the cast, behind-the-scenes details, and performance breakdowns every Thursday on Disney+ and Hulu.
“Dancing with the Stars” continues to captivate audiences with its blend of celebrity glamour and skilled dance performances, co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and judged by experts including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.