‘Dancing With the Stars’ says goodbye to one more couple after exhilarating ‘Disney Night’
“Disney Night” on “Dancing With the Stars” was filled with enchanting performances, surprises and another elimination. The eight remaining couples stepped onto the ballroom during the Oct. 22 episode for two performances that were inspired by Disney classics and characters. The night kicked off with an opening performance of “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin,” choreographed by Mandy Moore that included performer Michael James Scott, who stars as Genie in the Broadway musical. Viewers also heard a new song from “Moana 2,” titled “We’re Back,” during the troupe and eliminated pros’ routine.With the competition heating up, after the eight couples performed their own routines they split into two groups for a chance at extra points. Team Roar performed “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from “The Lion King” and included team captain Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach, Danny Amendola and Witney Carson, Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy, and Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold. They got a 24/30.Team Goofs performed “I 2 I” from “A Goofy Movie” and consisted of team captain Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, and Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber. They received a 27/30.The team that won was Team Goofs, which added extra points to their individual couples’ scores.What did each star dance to and what was their score?Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold: Charleston to “A Star Is Born” from “Hercules” — Score: 24/30Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber: Rumba to “Kiss the Girl” from “The Little Mermaid” — Score: 24/30Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson: Samba to “Trashin’ the Camp” from “Tarzan” — Score: 25/30Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong: Pasodoble to “We Own the Night” from “ZOMBIES 2” — Score: 27/30Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy: Jazz to “Cruella de Vil” from “101 Dalmatians” — Score: 24/30Danny Amendola and Witney Carson: Jazz to “Bye Bye Bye” from “Deadpool & Wolverine” — Score: 27/30Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach: Tango to “When Can I See You Again?” from “Wreck It Ralph” — Score: 24/30Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten: Jazz to “Surface Pressure” from “Encanto” — Score: 25/30Who was eliminated this week?After the judges scores and viewer votes, Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy were sent home. “Val has been the best coach ever,” she said about her experience on “DWTS,” thanking Chmerkovskiy for the opportunity to “explore dance.”The pro added that he was “so lucky” to be her partner, adding that he loves to be a service to others and was happy to be a service to her when it came to dance. Which celebrities are left in the competition?The following competitors still have a chance at the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.Danny Amendola and Witney CarsonJoey Graziadei and Jenna JohnsonIlona Maher and Alan BerstenChandler Kinney and Brandon ArmstrongJenn Tran and Sasha FarberDwight Howard and Daniella KaragachStephen Nedoroscik and Rylee ArnoldThis article was originally published on TODAY.com
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