Halloween Night on Dancing With the Stars
The Halloween episode of Dancing With the Stars featured spine-chilling performances and the much-anticipated “Dance Monster-thon.” Couples competed fiercely, culminating in one pair being crowned the king and queen of the night. Curious about which couples scored highest and who was eliminated? Read on.
Spooky Performances and Guest Judge
Airing on Tuesday, October 28, the spooky-themed show included routines set to “Sympathy is a Knife” by Charli XCX featuring Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance.” Additionally, professional dancers Jan Ravnik and Jenna Johnson showcased their skills with a performance to Taylor Swift’s “CANCELLED!”
Dance Styles Featured This Week
Individual partner dances encompassed a variety of styles, including Tango, Jazz, Viennese Waltz, Paso Doble, and Contemporary, accompanied by songs like Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” and “Bad to the Bone” by 2WEI and Bri Bryant.
Cheryl Burke Returns as Guest Judge
Cheryl Burke, a former professional dancer and two-time Mirrorball champion, joined judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough this week. Burke, who retired in 2022, had previously won in Season 2 and Season 3.
Return of the Dance Marathon
The Halloween night included the thrilling return of the Dance Marathon challenge. All couples, except for Elaine and Alan, danced concurrently, starting with a Hustle to “Murder on the Dancefloor” and transitioning to a Lindy Hop to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody.”
Scores and Commentary
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas topped the leaderboard with a score of 37/40, followed closely by Robert Irwin and Witney Carson at 38/40. The couples received feedback highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement, with some judges noting issues with timing and technique.
Elimination and Future Episodes
Unfortunately, Jennifer Affleck and Jan Ravnik were eliminated, having received the lowest combined scores from the judges and viewers. Despite ending their journey, Jen reflected on her meaningful experience, while the show continues weekly on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
