This season of Dancing With The Stars may have ended, but we’re still talking about it! Here is everything you may have missed during Tuesday, November 18th’s Semi Finals. The night was Prince-themed and each couple danced to a song by the late singer.
Actress Elaine Hendrix and her partner Alan Bersten had the first dance of the night, a Foxtrot to “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” Hendrix shared in her pre-recorded package, “I wasn’t sure if I’d make it… I’m beside myself that I’m in the semi-finals.” Judge Carrie Ann Inaba reassured the actress that she deserves “this spot so much” and she added that she wants to see Hendrix “push a little.” Derek Hough agreed with Inaba and added that it was a “truly incredible foxtrot.” The couple earned themselves a 27 out of 30.
Social media influencer Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy were next with an Argentine Tango to “Little Red Corvette.” Her perfect score last week was her motivation for this week to secure her spot in the finale. Hough and Tonioli shared how much they loved the dance and Inaba critiqued the star’s shoulders and added, “Take a deep breath for the next one, and come back stronger.” Earle earned herself a 29 out of 30.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt and her partner Mark Ballas were next with a Cha-Cha to “1999.” In her pre-recorded package, Leavitt shared that she was trying her hardest to not be “stiff” during the dance. The judges noticed her focus on not being stiff, Hough calling the dance “literal perfection” and Tonioli adding she “did it stunningly well.” The couple earned themselves a 29 out of 30.
Reality TV star Dylan Efron and his partner Daniella Karagach had the next dance with a Tango to “I Would Die 4 U.” Efron shared in his pre-recorded package that getting 10s last week felt great and that he wanted to give this week everything he got. Efron tried his best and he even had a special guest in the audience supporting him, his brother Zac Efron. Hough complimented Efron’s “strong frame,” but Inaba pointed out there was a “little bit of a mix-up with the footwork.” The routine earned Efron a 27 out of 30.
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles was next with her partner Ezra Sosa to a Jive to “Raspberry Beret.” Sosa shared during the pre-recorded package that the hardest thing about the Jive is the stamina, and unfortunately Chiles did have trouble keeping up at times. Tonioli pointed out that she did lose pace, however Inaba shared that it was her favorite dance of the night so far. The couple scored a 27 out of 30.
Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and his partner Witney Carson had the final dance of the first round with a Jive to “Baby I’m a Star.” In his pre-recorded package, Irwin shared that this week his “only option is perfection.” Irwin clearly did just that because each of the judges praised the routine and gave the couple a perfect score.
Hendrix and Bersten were then back on the floor for the first performance of the second round of dances. The couple danced a Paso Doble to “When Doves Cry.” Bersten shared in their pre-recorded package that this dance was for Hendrix’s younger self, who wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. After the dance, Inaba jumped out of her seat and hugged the actress to tell her “that was amazing!” Both Hough and Tonioli praised that it was a traditional Paso Doble. The couple earned themselves their first perfect score.
Earle and Chmerkovskiy were next with a Viennese Waltz to “Purple Rain.” Earle shared in her pre-recorded package how much this experience has meant to her and how she’s “going to be so upset when this is over.” Earle gave her all into the dance that stood between her and the finale, Inaba sharing it was a dance that is “going down in history.” The couple earned themselves a perfect score.
Efron and Karagach had the next dance with a Cha-Cha to “Kiss.” Efron shared in his pre-recorded package that he was “going to do everything I can to make that finale.” After the dance, Inaba shared that sometimes his arms “got small,” but Hough complimented Efron’s impressive footwork. The routine earned Efron a 28 out of 30.
Leavitt and Ballas were next with a Viennese Waltz to “Slow Love.” In her pre-recorded package, Leavitt shared her appreciation for this experience and how she can see herself having a future profession with dance. After the performance, Inaba started her comments with a compliment, but added that she saw “a bit of a hop,” but Hough and Tonioli disagreed, Tonioli sharing the dance was “impeccable!” The couple earned themselves a 29 out of 30.
Chiles was next with Sosa and the couple danced an Argentine Tango to “U Got the Look.” In her pre-recorded package, Chiles shared that this dance was her “make or break moment” ahead of the finale. She also added that she’s never gotten a perfect score in gymnastics before, but was hoping for one on DWTS this week. Hough called the dance “a top performance” and Tonioli added, “you were the leading lady of the dance, my love.” Inaba even commented that Chiles is in a class of her own. The couple earned their first perfect score.
Irwin and Carson had the final dance of the Semi Finals with a Viennese Waltz to “WOW.” In his pre-recorded package, Irwin shared that getting to be on DWTS after watching his sister on the show when he was younger has been a “huge honor” and now “it’s time to create my own legacy.” After the dance, Tonioli called it “so thrilling” and Hough shared, “That was a ferocious Viennese Waltz. Every fiber of your body dances.” Hough did critique Irwin’s frame, but said he can’t wait to see what he does in the finale. The couple earned themselves a 29 out of 30.
It was then time for the final elimination of the season – an elimination that determined who got to dance in the finale. Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced which couples were safe, which left Chiles and Sosa and Leavitt and Ballas as the bottom two couples. In a shocking elimination, it was then revealed that Leavitt and Ballas were going home.
Episode eleven was the DWTS Season Finale, and it premiered on Tuesday, November 25.