Dancing with the Stars – Season 29, Night Nine

By starrymag | November 16, 2020

By: Sammi Turano

 

 

It was “Icons Night” on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Everyone will dance to their favorite musical icon and then do another dance-off later on in the evening. At the end of the night one couple will go home just shy of the semi-finals.

Tyra Banks hosts and Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli judge and Len Goodman shows how to to each dance properly.

 

Celebrity: Justina Machado

Claim to Fame: One Day At A Time Star

Pro: Sasha Farber

Song/Icon: “Crazy for You” by Madonna

Dance: Rumba

Sammi: This song has to be one of my favorites and I have been waiting for someone to dance to it. I also really love Justina’s outfit. While the dance is not overly sexual, it is sensual and hits all the technique in a proper rumba.

Derek: It was well done, but he wanted to feel more engaged.

Bruno: He liked the gentle side of Madonna, but offers advice on where to fix the lines and push further.

Carrie Ann: She enjoyed it, but wants more energy.

Scores: 8-8-8=24 out of 30

 

Celebrity: Nelly

Claim to Fame: Grammy winning rapper

Pro: Daniella Karagach

Icon/Song: “California Love” by Tupac

Dance: Jazz

Sammi: The dance looks more clubby than jazzy, but he looks like he is having a blast. I like the time and pause moments of the dance and I legit felt like I was transported back to the nineties.

Bruno: He missed a couple of steps, but he enjoyed it.

Carrie Ann: It was entertaining and fun. She also loves his journey.

Derek: He loved the elements and joy in the dance.

Scores: 8-8-8=24 out of 30

 

Celebrity: AJ McLean

Claim to Fame: Backstreet Boy

Pro: Cheryl Burke

Icon/Song: “Somebody to Love” by Freddie Mercury/Queen

Dance: Viennese Waltz

Sammi: He looks like Prince Charming. It is not his strongest dance, but he seemed to be putting a lot of effort into it. He also seemed to be enjoying the dance, which is just as important.

Carrie Ann: She points out mistakes and gives pointers on where to improve.

Derek: He also offers advice on where to improve.

Bruno: He channeled Freddie, but also offers places to improve.

Scores: 7-8-8-=24 out of 30

 

Celebrity: Kaitlyn Bristowe

Claim to Fame: Bachelor/ette

Pro: Artem Chigvintsev

Icon/Song: “Toxic” by Britney Spears

Dance: Argentine tango

Sammi: It was cute. I would have never picked this song for this dance, but they were able to make it work not only with the technique, but the artistry.

Derek: He loved it!

Bruno: Now we are in business, especially with the images.

Carrie Ann: Fantastic (with a standing ovation)

Scores: PERFECT SCORE!

 

Celebrity: Johnny Weir

Claim to Fame: Olympic skater

Pro: Britt Stewart

Icon/Song: “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse

Dance: Quickstep

Sammi: He is such an inspiration for overcoming a dark time in his career and making a comeback. He really made a lot of good points about dealing with pressure in the limelight. As for the dance, it was his best of the season. Everything from the technique to the costume to the story telling was incredible.

Bruno: It WAS EXCELLENT.

Carrie Ann: It was amazing and he used the whole floor.

Derek: He loved it!

Scores: PERFECT SCORE!

 

Celebrity: Skai Jackson

Claim to Fame: Disney star

Pro: Alan Bersten

Icon/Song: “If” by Janet Jackson

Dance: Paso doble

Sammi: She is wise beyond her years in terms of her activism. Her dancing is improving every single week and I think Janet would be so proud of her. She really made a comeback this week and I am proud of her as well.

Carrie Ann: She was fierce and amazing.

Derek: He gives her some pointers, but thinks it was a job well done.

Bruno: She looked grown up.

Scores: 9-9-9=27 out of 30

Celebrity: Nev Schulman

 

Claim to Fame: Catfish host

Pro: Jenna Johnson

Icon/Song: “Saturday Night Is Alright for Fighting” by Elton John

Dance: Jive

Sammi: They are adorable. The flicks and kicks are spot on and he really proved that he is in this to win this. Everything about him….the work ethic, the technique, the spirit is nearly perfect.

Derek: He offers places to be stronger, but good job.

Bruno: It was fantastic and Broadway esque.

Carrie Ann: She enjoyed it as well.

Scores: 9-9-9=27 out of 30

 

Dance off time! Nev and Jenna are immune due to the highest scores, but get two extra points. They are NOT immune to elimination though.

Round 1: Cha cha cha to “Telephone” by Lady Gaga. It is Kaitlyn and Artem vs. Justina and Sasha. It was amazing to watch and hard to decide which one was better because this is a strong dance for both pairs. The judges all love it, but decide to give the two points to Justina and Sasha.

Round 2: Salsa to “The Cup of Life” by Ricky Martin. It is Skai and Alan vs. Nelly and Daniella. Even though I am enjoying Nelly shirtless, Skai definitely won this round. The judges love them both, but Skai wins the two points.

Round 3: Jive to “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” by Wham! It is AJ and Cheryl vs. Johnny and Britt. Both couples do a solid dance and I honestly have to say it is too close to call at this point. The judges are impressed with them both, but in the end the two points go to AJ.

 

Results! Kaitlyn and Artem, Skai and Alan, Nev and Jenna, Justina and Sasha and Nelly and Daniella are in the semi finals.

Johnny and Britt and AJ and Cheryl are in the bottom two.

Bruno saves Johnny and Britt.

Derek saves AJ and Cheryl.

Carrie Ann saves Johnny and Britt.

 

AJ and Cheryl are eliminated.