Exciting Week for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ as Double Elimination Shakes Up Competition

The popular dance competition show “Dancing With the Stars” returned for an exhilarating week as it continued its new season with “Soul Train Night” on October 7, and “Hair Metal Night” on October 8. The week was marked by intense competition, celebrity drama, and a double elimination that left fans and participants alike on the edge of their seats.

The special episode on October 7 saw the 11 remaining couples dancing to classic rock anthems, judged by an esteemed panel including guest judge Gene Simmons, rock ‘n’ roll superstar and member of the iconic band KISS. At the top of the leaderboard were Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, while Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater found themselves at the bottom heading into the elimination round.

Two couples, Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater, and Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart, were sent home following the combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes. VelJohnson described his “DWTS” experience as “a special occasion,” and Roberts stated, “I have never had a better working experience in my professional life.” Their final scores were 42 and 46 out of 80, respectively.

Amidst the eliminations, co-host Julianne Hough had a humorous exchange with Eric Roberts, which provided a lighter moment during the tense elimination process. Meanwhile, Olympian Ilona Maher had an emotional breakdown after her performance but received encouraging feedback from the judges.

In a surprising outcome, former “Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei and his partner Jenna Johnson triumphed with the highest score of the night, achieving an impressive 70 out of 80 points.

The preceding “Soul Train Night” was highlighted by performances set to classics such as “Dancing Machine” by the Jackson 5 and “Think” by Aretha Franklin. Notably, guest judge Rosie Perez, who rose to fame as a dancer on “Soul Train,” made a memorable appearance.

This season of “Dancing With the Stars” continues to captivate audiences with its blend of drama, talent, and unexpected successes, as competitors vie for the prestigious Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Fans eagerly await the upcoming episodes to see which of the remaining stars will shine and who will face the unfortunate cut.