dancing with the stars They got emotional while performing for those closest to them on the Dedication Night, but before the show ended, one couple was sent home.
Former DWTS professional Mark Ballas (and three-time winner) joined Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli at the judges' table on Tuesday, October 15. This marked Ballas' first appearance in the ballroom since winning the mirror ball trophy alongside his partner. Charli D'Amelio during DWTS season 31 in 2022.
During rehearsals, each couple met with one of the judges who gave them advice before the live performance.
Stephen Nedoroscik He aimed high before heading to the ballroom and told his partner rylee arnold who wanted to get a nine from the judges. After help from Tonioli, 68, who helped perfect their dance in rehearsals, the duo received one of their own, thanks to Hough, 39.
Former NFL star Danny Amendola appeared speechless after his contemporary dedicated to his late Texas Tech football coach mike leachwhich was a “tragic” loss for the athlete in 2022. All four judges also praised Amendola for his continued dedication to the competition.
Hough brought out the drama later Phaedra Parks go to the dance floor. After his emotional performance dedicated to his mother (yes, tears were shed), the judge stood up, broke the handle of his five paddle, a reference to last week's live show, and threw it away. (The show goes on!)
The show was also aimed at professional dancers. Hayley ErbertThe “terrifying” brain injury that occurred late last year. She and Hough danced Benson Boone's “Lovely Issues” for a special dedication that brought tears to the ballroom.
“This was the most challenging thing I have ever been through in my entire life, physically and mentally,” Erbert told the crowd. “It was very important for all of us as a family and you never know what you are capable of until you go through something like this. “I’m really proud of myself.”
After the emotional moment, DWTS The Dedication Night continued with Brooks Nader – who was joined by his three sisters on the dance floor – and Gleb Savchenko. Yes, they continued to raise the temperature. “It has a delicious spiciness,” declared Tonioli.
just call Ilona Maher the child who returns After her nervous breakdown last week, the judges loved her dance this week with Ballas, 38, calling it an “elegant” and “beautiful” routine. “When things get tough, Ilona gets going,” Tonioli chimed in.
At the end of Tuesday's episode, Nader and Savchenko were eliminated.
“It has been incredible and we had a lot of fun,” said the model after the news of her elimination. “I just said, 'Imagine if it was us.' Maybe I stated it wrongly.”
Savchenko also shared a sweet message for her partner. “You are so talented and I love you,” he gushed.
Keep scrolling to see all the scores for dancing with the stars'Dedication night: