As the excitement builds toward the conclusion of Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, the semi-finals took center stage on Tuesday night, featuring performances dedicated to the legendary musician Prince. In this pivotal episode, contestants were tasked with performing two dances: one in a previously learned ballroom style and another in an untested dance genre, both set to Prince’s timeless music.
With only a couple of weeks left in the competition, the remaining contestants include Whitney Leavitt from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, social media influencer Alix Earle, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, reality show champion Dylan Efron, actress Elaine Hendrix, and conservationist Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin.
The semi-finals set a thrilling precedent for the upcoming three-hour finale scheduled for November 25, where the ultimate champion will be determined through three rounds of competition, including the highly coveted instant dance and freestyle rounds. The semi-finals will play a crucial role in deciding which couples advance toward the mirrorball trophy.
Noteworthy was the presence of Dylan Efron’s brother, Zac, at the live taping, marking the first occasion the star of The Iron Claw came out in support of Dylan. The standout performance of the night was delivered by Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, who achieved a flawless score of 30/30 in the first round of the Prince-themed competition.
The previous week’s episode, designed around a 20th birthday party theme, saw guest judge Tom Bergeron make a return, and a remarkable four couples earned perfect scores, highlighting the intense competition this season. As always, the couple with the lowest total of combined judges’ scores and viewer votes faces elimination at the end of each episode, with live voting occurring during the East Coast airing.
The scores from week 10 of DWTS, also known as Prince Night, are as follows:
Round 1:
– Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 27/30
– Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 28/30
– Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 29/30
– Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 27/30
– Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 27/30
– Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 30/30
Round 2:
– Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 30/30
– Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 30/30
– Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 28/30
The finalized leaderboard reflects the competition’s intensity:
– Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 58
– Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 57
– Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 55
– Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 57
– Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 54
– Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 60
Dancing With the Stars continues to air and stream simultaneously on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes available for streaming on Hulu each Wednesday. As the season approaches its climax, fans can look forward to even more spectacular performances and emotional moments.