Dancing with the Stars Week 9: Who’s Going Home?

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Now it’s almost time to name someone else. dance with the stars champion. There are only five contestants competing for the mirror ball and they brought their A game for Monday night’s semi-finals.

To advance to the finals, they each had to cover one final ballroom style and one final Latin style. Let’s get into it and see how they fared.

Chandler Kinney (Pretty Little Liars: Original Scene) with partner Brandon Armstrong. After receiving two straight perfect scores, the pressure was on for Kinney. She and Armstrong opened the show by singing salsa to “Spicy Margarita” by Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé. To get this dance right and boost their score, Kinney and Armstrong left the studio and danced it in an actual salsa club, with great results. “You’re on fire, Chandler. You are so spicy. And a new side of you is coming out.” Carrie Ann Inaba spoke, praising her “well-defined artistry.” score: 29 out of 30.

bachelor’s degreeJoey Graziadei with partner Jenna Johnson. Johnson and Graziadei took on Foxtrot for their first performance of the night. As Graziadei notes in his pre-dance package, he’s not just competing for bragging rights. He’s about to make history as the first male lead in history. bachelor How to succeed as a franchise DWTS finale. And with this dance, he got one step closer. “The dance was a masterclass and a breath of fresh air,” said Derek Hough. “It was one of the best, if not the best Foxtrot I’ve ever seen (at a show).” score: Perfect 30.

Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and partner Alan Bersten. Maher wanted to show his range with this Paso Doble. She aroused tremendous enthusiasm with her fierce dance with Bersten to Sam Smith’s “Unholy.” After playing numerous semi-finals in rugby, Maher knows what it takes to win and he gave it his all for this match, as evidenced by the many compliments from the judges. “What an entrance! Talk about a drama queen.” Highly praised by Bruno Tonioli. “It was so intense and focused. You look beautiful… “It’s truly an amazing change.” score: 28 out of 30.

Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola and partner Witney Carson. Amendola was the underdog with no dancing experience, so she put in quite a bit of effort to get to this point in the competition. And for this Viennese Waltz, he had to dig deeper to tell the story that Carson wanted to tell. Because there are no hidden flaws in any fun trick or lift. Those beautiful lines are everything. Despite Amendola’s slight stiffness, the judges ate it up as the pair roamed the dance floor to John Mayer’s “Gravity.” Inaba said it was “really impressive” and added: “Danny I’m so proud of the way you approached this dance.” score: 27 out of 30.

olympic athlete Partners Rylee Arnold and Stephen Nedoroscik. Nedoroscik and Arnold finished the first dance round with a cha-cha. Arnold encourages Olympians to reveal their inner sexy side in rehearsals, which may make them a little nervous. You have to move your hips to do the cha-cha! He does his best to deliver the spicy performance the judges want without letting his nerves shake his confidence, but in the end he doesn’t really feel the heat. Hough meekly acknowledged, encouraging Nedoroscik to bring the dance to the next night’s performance. “I think this dance got a little better for you.” score: 25 out of 30.

Soon it’s time for the second dance. Here’s how everyone has been doing.

Kinney & Armstrong. The only dance that stands between Kinney and the final is the Foxtrot. The actress aimed to bring everything she had to this performance, hoping to tame the beast that is traditional ballroom style and stay for another week. Naturally, she impressed the judges with her rendition of that tune to Hozier’s “Too Sweet.” “This was the most intense and sensual foxtrot I have ever seen!” Tonioli praised it highly. “It’s one of those dances you’ll never forget.” Unfortunately for them, as Inaba pointed out, Kinney’s feet left the ground twice. Fortunately, the judges didn’t seem to care. score: 29 out of 10.

Graziadei & Johnson. Graziadei will have to brave the Paso Doble to advance to the finals, and after earning a perfect score in the Foxtrot, he and Johnson will be looking to replicate that in this performance. It’s time to unleash his inner matador! “I like attack and passion… ” Inaba said, although there was some criticism of his footwork. Tonioli agrees, but Hough disagrees, insisting that Graziadei did it. score: 28 out of 30.

Maher & Versten. Maher will have to slow down for the next semifinal dance. The Viennese Waltz is a bit of a challenge for Maher as it requires a lot of control and flow, but she is up for the challenge. With this dance, she wants to prove that she has made it to the finals by showing her best performance ever. And she succeeded! “It was an amazing deal from the first dance,” said Hough, adding, “There could have been a little more progress in the Vienna process, but overall he was satisfied.” Inaba told Maher she felt “honored” to see the performance. score: 29 out of 30.

Nedorosik & Arnold. Nedoroscik and Arnold’s next challenge is Tango. This gives the gymnast more benefits than using the Cha Cha thanks to the upper body strength. It’s clear he’s approaching this style with much more confidence, and it shows on the dance floor. The judges told him to swing again in the next dance, and he delivered. “I can breathe now! For tango, mission accomplished,” says Tonioli. score: 28 points out of 10.

Amendola & Carson. The professional soccer player and his partner ended the night with salsa. Amendola is excited to give this dance everything she has. Carson wants to show off his power by incorporating many tricks that will wow the judges. High risk, high reward! The lifts were pretty crazy and really paid off. “You blew the roof off,” Hough said. “You should be very proud of what you have accomplished on this show.” score: 27 out of 30.

And the couple going home… There is no one! Surprisingly, there were no eliminations on Wednesday and scores from the show will carry over to next week’s finals.

It’s finals time.

– What emotions did Chandler Kinney experience upon​ receiving such high scores from the judges​ in the semi-finals?

‍1. ⁣How does it feel for Chandler Kinney ⁤to receive ​29 out of ‍30⁣ from the judges for both of her performances in ‍the semi-finals?

2. What impresses the judges the most about Joey Graziadei’s Foxtrot performance?

3.‌ How has Ilona Maher’s journey ⁤been on the show so​ far, and what ⁣does she hope to achieve in the finals?

4. What challenges does Danny ⁤Amendola face in his Viennese Waltz performance,‍ and how does ‌he overcome them?

5. What advice does Stephen Nedoroscik receive⁣ from the judges‍ for his Tango performance, and how does ⁤he ‍implement it in his dancing?