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Dancing With The Stars – Season 31, Night 5
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By: Sammi Turano
Tonight is Disney + night on Dancing With The Stars. Each pair will dance to a fun Disney + themed show or movie theme to celebrate the happiest streaming network on earth.
Celebrity: Trevor Donovan
Claim to Fame: Hallmark star
Pro: Emma Slater
Most Memorable Year: 2009–getting cast in 90210
Dance: Jazz
Song: Viva La Vida by Coldplay
Sammi: it was by far his best dance so far. He completely nailed it
and really put his all into the entire performance.
Len: It had more control and his best dance so far.
Derek: It was a job well done.
Bruno: He went for it without fear.
Carrie Ann:it made her cry.
Scores: 8-8-8-8=32/40
Celebrity: Shangela
Claim to Fame: Ru Paul Drag Queen Star
Pro: Gleb Savchenko
Most Memorable Year: 2013: The year Shangela’s leg broke in an
accident. Shangela’s mom was there the entire time.
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: Roar by Katy Perry
Sammi: WOW. Shangela has been a diva in the ballroom but now Shangela
is a superstar beyond belief. From the moment Shangela, Gleb and mom
all hugged to the beauty of the dance, I was in tears.
Derek: He loved the emotional range of the dance.
Bruno: He offers some advice, but loved it overall.
Carrie Ann: It was a very different, beautiful performance.
Len: It was lovely and moved beautifully across the floor.
Scores: 8-8-8-8=32/40
Celebrity: Jessie James Decker
Claim to Fame: Country star
Pro: Alan Bersten
Most Memorable Year: 2014: Becoming a mommy
Dance: Tango
Song: Blue Jeans by Jessie James Decker
Sammi: The dance seemed to go by quickly, but it seemed to have a
sweetness and emotion to it that I loved.
Bruno: Once she got going it was spot on.
Carrie Ann: She stepped into the game tonight.
Len: There was a good amount of sharp tango with attack.
Derek: She sold it, especially in the second half.
Scores: 7-7-8-7=29/40
Celebrity: Gabby Windey
Claim to Fame: Bachelorette star
Pro: Val Chmerkovskiy
Most Memorable Year: 2020: Being an ICU nurse during the pandemic
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: If The World Should Ever Stop by JP Cooper
Sammi: She is such an unsung hero in this world…..the dance itself is
gorgeous, but the emotion is what makes it stand out and the story is
what makes her memorable.
Carrie Ann: She thanks her for all she has done and wants her to pour
it out even more.
Len: It was lovely and lyrical.
Derek: It was graceful and effortless.
Bruno: She is flying high.
Scores: 9-9-9-9=36/40
Celebrity: Joseph Baena
Claim to Fame: Fitness Model
Pro: Daniella Karagach
Most Memorable Year: 2022: The year he decided to finally listen to
himself and live his dreams.
Dance: Rumba
Song: My Way by Frank Sinatra
Sammi: This is by far his best dance of the season. It is beautiful,
emotional and shows how he has grown as a dancer.
Len: This is his best dance of the season.
Derek: It was a beautiful, pure rumba.
Bruno: It was a touching dance.
Carrie Ann: It was one of the best rumbas she has seen by a male on this show.
Scores: 9-8-9-8=34/40
Celebrity: Daniel Durant
Claim to Fame: CODA star
Pro: Britt Stewart
Most Memorable Year: 2019: When he started shooting CODA
Dance: Contemporary
Song: Both Sides Now from the CODA soundtrack
Sammi: Seeing Gabe sign the song was a beautiful touch……the dance was
so moving and beautiful, I cannot stop crying.
Derek: He didn’t miss a beat and he loved the storytelling.
Bruno: He felt as if he was a part of the dance.
Carrie Ann:This is one of his best dances and she loved the addition of the ASL.
Len: He loved the gentleness and connection.
Scores: 8-8-9-9=34/40
Celebrity: Jordin Sparks
Claim to Fame: American Idol winner
Pro: Brandon Armstrong
Most Memorable Year: 2017: When she met her husband.
Dance: Salsa
Song: Let’s Get Married by Jagged Edge and RUN
Sammi: She is so sassy and fun tonight. Her dancing is improving, but
she also is bringing her personality like nobody’s business! WOOT!
Bruno: It was a spicy routine.
Carrie Ann: She took ownership of every movement.
Len: She danced with confidence and sold it.
Derek: There wasn’t enough content, but he liked it.
Scores: 8-8-8-9=33/40
Celebrity: Charli D’Amelio
Claim to Fame: TikTok star
Pro: Mark Ballas
Most Memorable Year: 2022: Coming to terms with being herself and
dealing with her anxiety.
Dance: Contemporary
Song: When The Party’s Over by Lewis Capaldi
Sammi: I cannot even recap this….it speaks to all of us with
anxiety….it was the most moving, powerful performance and may have
gotten her to the finals. I said what I said.
Carrie Ann: It was a powerful, perfect dance.
Len: It was intricate and brilliant.
Derek: It was a stunning, physical representation of a feeling….and
full of maturity.
Bruno: It was heart wrenching and powerful.
Scores: 10-9-10-10=39/40
Celebrity: Vinny Guadagnino
Claim to Fame: Jersey Shore star
Pro: Koko Iwasaki
Most Memorable Year: 2009: When Jersey Shore premiered
Dance: Jazz
Song: Levels by Avicii
Sammi: This is his breakthrough! WOOT WOOT! This has VINNY written all
over it and I am here for it all!
Len: It was a job well done.
Derek: He is one of his favorites of the season.
Bruno: He loved it!
Carrie Ann: He is the reason why people love this show.
Scores: 8-8-8-8=32/40
Celebrity: Heidi D’Amelio
Claim to Fame: Reality star
Pro: Artem Chigvintsev
Most Memorable Year: 1997: Moving to NYC
Dance: Rumba
Song: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Lauryn Hill
Sammi: The song remix is a bit distraction, but the dance is
gorgeous….she seems to really be gaining confidence and letting to
where she can she can really be herself. You got this, girl!
Derek: She is improving and he is glad she is listening to the judges.
Bruno: She was sensual and sophisticated.
Carrie Ann: She is growing as a dancer and her posture is amazing.
Len: There was a romance about the whole thing.
Scores: 9-9-9-9=36/40
Celebrity: Wayne Brady
Claim to Fame: Actor and Host
Pro: Witney Carson
Most Memorable Year: 2003: When his daughter was born
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: Beautiful by Jim Brickman and Wayne Brady
Sammi: My sister and her husband had this song during their picture montage at their wedding….so now I am crying. It was beautiful and his
daughter being there made it even more special.
Bruno: He thought it was a beautiful moment to represent love at first sight.
Carrie Ann: It was a beautiful tribute to his daughter.
Len: It was fabulous.
Derek: He loved it.
Scores: 9-9-9-10=37/40
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITNEY!
Celebrity: Selma Blair
Claim to Fame: TV and Film actress
Pro: Sasha Farber
Most Memorable Year: 2018: Getting her MS diagnosis
Sammi: Due to her health issues, she will need to withdraw from the
competition. She does one last dance before leaving the show. Her
waltz is the perfect way to end her journey on the show.
Everyone is in tears right now because Selma is such a strong, amazing
woman. She is helping everyone with chronic illness feel seen. Thank
you, Selma.
She gets all tens as she says goodbye.
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