It's a night of rock and roll legends and shocking twists on 'Dancing With The Stars'! But can the fan-favorite team competition save the day? Brace yourself for a controversial elimination.
SPOILER ALERT! This recap reveals all the details from the electrifying Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, including the unexpected departure of a beloved contestant.
The ballroom transformed into a rock concert, with iconic hits setting the stage for intense performances. The remaining eight pairs brought their A-game, joined by the legendary Public Enemy's Flava Flav as a guest judge.
But here's where it gets interesting:
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, despite Efron's broken nose, delivered a jive to Elton John's 'I'm Still Standing,' paying homage to judge Bruno Tonioli's iconic moves. Their efforts paid off with a near-perfect score of 36/40, thanks to a 10 from Flava Flav!
Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, riding high from last week's success, performed a Paso Doble to Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On a Prayer.' With a video message from the rockstar himself, they wowed the judges and scored 39/40, with only Flava Flav awarding a 9.
Andy Richter and Emma Slater took on a contemporary dance, an emotional routine about their friendship set to The Beach Boys' 'God Only Knows.' Richter's vulnerability earned him praise, but the judges wanted more, giving them a score of 30/40, including another 9 from Flava Flav.
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, last week's leaders, faced pressure with a Paso Doble to Ozzy Osbourne's 'No More Tears.' Their electric performance had the ballroom buzzing, and the judges were impressed, scoring them 39/40.
Danielle Fishel, aiming for more emotion, danced a contemporary routine to Aerosmith's 'Dream On.' Despite her challenges with the style, she left it all on the dance floor, earning positive feedback and a score of 34/40.
Elaine Hendrix, recovering from an injury, gracefully performed a Viennese Waltz to 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' by Dionne Warwick. Despite her rib pain, they pulled off a stunning routine, scoring 37/40, including their first 10 from Flava Flav.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, after harness issues last week, bounced back with a jazz routine to 'River Deep – Mountain High' by Ike and Tina Turner. Their risky ending paid off, leaving the judges and audience in awe, scoring 38/40.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, with two 10s last week, maintained their momentum with a Paso Doble to 'Icky Thump' by The White Stripes. Despite tough competition, Irwin's performance impressed the judges, earning him a score of 38/40.
The team dance round brought even more excitement, with Leavitt and Ballas gaining immunity for next week. Julianne Hough joined Team Kool, dancing to 'Celebration' by Kool and the Gang, while Alfonso Ribeiro led Team Chicago to '25 or 6 to 4' by Chicago, with both bands performing live. Team Chicago's Bond-inspired dance scored a perfect 40/40, while Team Kool's cool performance received 38/40.
As the competition intensifies, eliminations become more challenging. This week, ABC News briefly interrupted the show for election coverage, adding to the suspense. And the elimination decision left many stunned as Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were sent home, a surprise to fans and judges alike.
And this is the part most people miss: Was the elimination fair? Did the judges make the right call? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Get ready for the 20th-anniversary celebration next week, where more surprises await!
