5 pairs enter the semi-finals

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Sexy Steve hits the dance floor!

11 minutes ago

For their first dance, Stephen and his partner Rylee performed a Cha Cha to “Bailar” by Deorro with Elvis Crespo.

In a video package played ahead of his performance, the Olympian admitted that “feeling sexy isn’t really my thing” but was determined to put his best foot forward.

Stephen and Rylee started the dance with a bang and the gymnast was all hips as he shimmied to the music. Despite the audience’s roaring cheers, the judges pointed out a few missteps Stephen made during the performance.

“The cheeky fun side was like seeing a kid in a candy store, not quite Ricky Martin yet, but you caught the feel of the dance,” Bruno said. “You got everyone enjoying themselves. You got everyone in the party mood.”

Score: 25/30

Danny shows another side of himself

22 minutes ago

This season, Danny has been an unexpected underdog and heading into the semi-finals, the NFL player was determined to land at the top of the rankings with this week’s performances.

In a video package that played ahead of his performance with partner Witney, Danny acknowledged how he would have to embody elegance without any fancy lifts.

As the two began their Viennese waltz to “Gravity” by John Mayer, Danny and Witney epitomized emotion and grace as they moved as one through the performance.

“Danny, I’m really proud of you for the way you approach these dances with real authenticity,” said Carrie Ann. “When I see this partnership, the chemistry and this trust is really what makes the magic.”

Score: 27/30

Ilona brings the passion

32 minutes ago

Coming down from last week’s 10, Ilona told cameras her biggest goal was to prove she deserved to be in the show’s semi-finals.

“This experience is one that I will remember for the rest of my life and I don’t want it to be shortened. I think I have more to give,” she said.

The rugby player and her partner Alan’s Paso Doble to “Unholy (Orchestral Version)” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras had the audience on their feet with their sexy and powerful performance.

The two received a standing ovation and glowing feedback from judges.

“Don’t you ever doubt your right to be here in the semifinals,” Carrie Ann praised as Ilona became emotional. “You started with the low scores. You’ve proven your worth in so many ways. This show is about transformation. You’ve made such an incredible transformation.”

Score: 28/30

Joey is determined to make DWTS history

43 minutes ago

Last week, Joey and his partner Jenna came second in the rankings. Although they received glowing scores from judges, they got the former Bachelor was determined to finish this week on top.

“I want to be part of the celebration, but I also want to get back to business,” Joey said in his video package. “There has never been a male bachelor in Dancing with the stars final and the crazy thing is if I do it, it will be Dancing with the stars history.”

Joey did exactly what he set out to do and delivered an amazing Foxtrot to “I Won’t Dance” by Erin Boheme with District 78. The audience rose to their feet after their performance and the duo received high praise from the judges.

“Honestly, the frame was so pristine it could have been hung in a gallery. It was so incredible, really,” said Derek. “The body contact, the frame, the smoothest steps. It was one of the best, if not the best Foxtrot I’ve ever seen!”

Score: 30/30

Chandler is getting spicy!

55 minutes ago

After receiving perfect scores for both her ballroom and moment dance performances last week, Chandler felt the pressure to deliver on her semi-final performances.

In preparation for her Salsa to “Spicy Margarita” by Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé with her partner Brandon, the two went to a Salsa bar to find the Latin flavor she needed.

“I’m going to bring all the fun, good vibes and energy into the ballroom tonight,” she smiled in a video package that played before her performance.

Chandler and Brandon dazzled the crowd as they moved smoothly across the dance floor, thrusting their hips and delivering a jaw-dropping performance.

“You’re so spicy and there’s a new side of you that’s coming out. There’s a comfort that’s happening,” Carrie Ann gushed. Despite the glowing praise she received from the audience and fellow judge Bruno, Derek admitted the dance was more like a Cha Cha than a Salsa.

Score: 29/30

Joey takes Ilona to ‘Bachelorette’ school

1 hour 12 minutes ago

Before the big episode of the night, fv Bachelor star29, the rugby player, 28, gave a few tips on how to be the leading lady on her very own season of the ABC dating show.

“So I’ve heard that a lot of people want you to maybe be the Bachelorette,” he began in Ilona’s TikTok video Saturday, November 17 “But I will train you for it, I will make you ready.”

After a few missteps, including telling Joey that his “mood has been terrible” and that not all of her imaginary contestants were “my type,” Ilona eventually won her stamp of approval.

“Joey teaches me to be the next Bachelorette because you guys keep spreading rumors,” she captioned the video before captioning the clip, “I think if I do I’m going to have a real problem with be nice to the men.”