Los Angeles – The latest episode of Dancing with the Stars featured a “Yacht Rock” theme, spotlighting soft‑rock hits from the 1970s and 1980s. Thirteen couples took the floor, but only one pair was sent home at the end of the night.
Judges’ scores and highlights
Amber Glenn and partner Pasha Pashkov opened the show with a foxtrot to Toto’s “Hold the Line,” earning a perfect 24 out of 30. Derek Hough praised the routine as hard to beat, while Bruno Tonioli called it excellent and Carrie Ann Inaba noted clear growth.
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson followed with a high‑energy jive to Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams (Come True).” Bruno described the performance as Broadway‑esque and balanced, also receiving a 24.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas delivered a quickstep to George Benson’s “Turn Your Love Around,” earning 22 points. Derek called it a master class in elegance, and Bruno likened Maura to Audrey Hepburn and Ginger Rogers.
Other notable scores included Ezra Frech/Daniella Karagach (21), Tatyana Ali/Jan Ravnik (21), Jenna Dewan/Val Chmerkovskiy (21), and Connor Wood/Rylee Arnold (20). Scores continued to dip for several couples, with Julia Stiles/Ezra Sosa, Ciara Miller/Brandon Armstrong, Taylor Hanson/Britt Stewart, and Jackson Olson/Emma Slater each receiving 18 points.
Elimination
Despite a solid effort, pop star Taylor Hanson and his professional partner Britt Stewart were the lowest‑scoring couple, finishing with 18 points. The judges’ critiques highlighted Hanson’s lyrical movement but urged him to find more strength in his steps. Their exit was confirmed at the episode’s conclusion, leaving the remaining twelve couples to continue the competition.
Other couples facing the bottom of the leaderboard included Tyler Cameron/Sharna Burgess (17) and Guillermo Rodriguez/Witney Carson (15). The competition remains fierce as the show moves toward its final weeks.
What’s next?
The next episode will introduce a new musical theme, and the remaining couples will aim to improve their technique and scores. Fans can follow live updates on the official Dancing with the Stars website and social media channels.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
