How is it already week 8 on Dancing With the Stars?! With just three weeks left after Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, the couples are pushing their hardest to get a spot in the finals. Here are my thoughts for the eight couples:
The episode introduced another guest judge for the night: Flavor Flav, and let me tell you, he definitely made the episode more entertaining. Here are my thoughts for the eight couples:Â
Dylan Efron danced a Jive to “I’m Still Standing”
- Made me want to bust a move and get groovy with himÂ
- I want him to give 150% on his facials; (I feel like he is holding back a bit)Â
- Judge’s scores: 8,9,10,9 (36/40)
- My score: 9
Alix Earle performed a Paso Doble to “Living on a Prayer” Â
- She is definitely a top contender – I could see the fire in her after receiving 10s last week
- Her outfit and hair were SO GOODÂ
- Judge’s scores: 10,10,9,10 (39/40)
- Flavor Flav giving her a 9 made me laugh out loud (for real)
- My score: 10 (I genuinely thought she would receive the first perfect score of the season)
Andy Richter danced a contemporary to “God Only Knows”Â
- Definitely was not his strongest dance; I noticed a few timing mistakes and lift mess-ups
- I was hesitant to see a contemporary from him, but he is vulnerable and I love thatÂ
- Judge’s scores: 7,7,9,7 (30/40)
- My score: 6Â
- The 9 from Flavor Flav made me cackleÂ
Whitney Leavitt performed a Paso Doble to “No More Tears”Â
- She looks like a professionalÂ
- I wanted her facials to match the dance style more. I feel like she smiles in all of her dances, even when the style does not call for itÂ
- Judge’s scores: 9,10,10,10 (39/40)
- My score: (based off of her other dances) 10
- I also thought she would receive the first perfect score since Alix did notÂ
- Wow these judges really catch the nitty gritty details I miss
Danielle Fishel danced a contemporary to “Dream On”
- Her timing was off a bit and there was a little mishap with one of the liftsÂ
- Love her as a person, but her dances don’t stand out to meÂ
- Judge’s scores: 9,8,9,8 (34/40)
- My score: 8Â
Elaine Hendrix performed a Viennese Waltz to “What the World Needs Now Is Love”
- Her dances are always so lovely to watch
- I love a comeback! That was amazing after her injury
- She is so elegant and smooth. I agree with Bruno that she did not look like she was in pain while she was dancing, that is how well she masked itÂ
- She also looked so stunning with her hair, makeup, and outfitÂ
- Judge’s scores: 9,9,10,9 (37/40)
- My score: 9Â
Jordan Chiles danced a Jazz to “River Deep Mountain High”Â
- That performance was on fire!Â
- She lights up the floor every time, and I loved her energy
- Judge’s scores: 10,9,10,9 (38/40)
- My score: 9 (I love a jazz, but I feel like they rarely get a 10 on the show)Â
Robert Irwin performed a Paso Doble to “Icky Thump”
- He OWNED that danceÂ
- HE was giving 150% facials, and I was so here for itÂ
- He was a off-timing with the cape at the beginning, but his dancing was a 10 in my opinionÂ
- Judge’s scores: 9,9,10,10 (38/40)
- My score: 9
This episode incorporated one of my favorite parts of the show: team dances! The competitors split into two groups, and this year co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough joined one of the teams. Team dances always make me nervous, but are undoubtedly fun to watch.Â
Team Chicago was up first and received a perfect score of 40/40! Â
- They were clean, sharp, on-timing, and smooth
- To me, they deserved those 10s
Team Kool was second and received a 38/40Â
- This group dance was more fun to watch in my opinion, but I saw Andy mess up a couple of times, so I agree with the 9s
After the team dances, Danielle Fishel was the eliminated celebrity of the night. She had a great run on the show, but I think her dancing was not up to par with most of the other contestants. With the finale looming so close, the competition is ramping up! Next week, Dancing With the Stars celebrates its 20th birthday with special guests and performances from over the past 20 years.Â