Ilona’s performance stirs emotions
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Ilona shuddered, shook and grooved to Quiet Riot’s ‘Cum On Feel the Noize’ as she performed a jive with partner Alan Bersten.
Before hitting the DWTS stage, Ilona and Alan prepared for Hair Metal Night with a training session at the gym. She compared the gym sessions to rugby training and said she felt the athlete was coming into his own.
The couple got their performance off to a good start, with Ilona missing a few steps but completing the routine. While waiting for the judges’ feedback, the Olympian became emotional and cried in disappointment.
“If things don’t go well on the field, you pick yourself up and come back next week and you’re stronger,” Derek reassured her. “I have no doubt that he will come back and do great.
“This was a really difficult dance for me, and it’s been really hard all week,” Ilona confessed. “And then you can do really well in rehearsal for the actual performance, but then you go to the actual performance and it falls apart. So it’s really difficult.”
Score: 26/40
Eric Roberts turns his pain into art
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Before Warrant’s paso doble to “Cherry Pie,” Eric reflected on what life was like in the 1980s and the challenges he had to overcome.
“Well, the ’80s were a life-changing time for me. In 1981 I was in a car accident,” he recalled during rehearsals. “My car crashed into a tree and I almost died. I was in a coma for two weeks, broke my ribs and was paralyzed on the right side of my body. I thought I was going to get hit, so I got really angry and used it. ” as my motivation. ”
Despite being frustrated during rehearsals, Eric gave a high-energy performance.
The judges noted some mistakes in his dancing, but praised the amount of effort and determination he put into his journey.
“As far as I know, everything starts and ends with your mind,” Gene said. “You have a big heart, you’re a real rock star. Despite all the excuses everyone makes, you went out there and got a pretty girl. . Your attitude and intentions are truly amazing.”
Score: 22/40
Dwight Howard is a fighter!
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After receiving less-than-ideal feedback from the judges on Monday’s episode, the former NBA pro vowed to come back with revenge.
“As an athlete, I understand there are some bumps in the road,” Dwight told the cameras during rehearsals. “But we’ll be back the next day. The key is consistency. We need redemption now.”
The duo worked hard to perform a paso doble to Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” and the judges agreed.
“You were the comeback king tonight. You came out strong and confident. You were ready,” Derek said. “I hate to say it, but this might be your best dance ever!”
Score: 29/30
A man on a pommel horse releases his swaying alter ego
36 minutes ago
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After focusing on timing and musicality, Stephen and partner Riley Arnold performed a foxtrot to Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again.” Joel played guitar live with the duo, further enhancing their performance.
Stephen and Riley impressed the judges and audience alike with their spectacular moves and received glowing reviews. The couple’s efforts paid off in spades when the judges recognized all the changes Stephen had made to his form.
“I spent hours and hours,” Stephen told the camera as he waited for the score. “I tried everything I could to fix it. Fixing that frame and figuring out what worked for me was the hardest part. And Riley is just a great coach. She helped me can do it.”
Score: 32/40
Things get tough between Brooks and Gleb.
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Brooks wowed when she performed the cha-cha and a short pole dance routine to Poison’s “Nothing But a Good Time.” Before taking the stage, the couple received some advice from Poison’s band members, who were family friends of Brooks.
His chemistry with Gleb was undeniable as he flew around the dance floor, performing dips, flips and splits. The two even kissed on stage, their tongues touching as they rose from a licking move.
When the results came in, the judges agreed that this was their best performance to date.
“If you were more technically proficient or something, everyone would wipe the floor with you, but your vibe and personality are out of this world!” Gene gushed.
Rockstar was so impressed with the performance that he tried to give the couple a 10 after sharing his plans to give the couple a 9. Despite his intentions, their total was fixed at nine.
Score: 33/40
Chandler Kinney isn’t going to accept that!
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Chandler and her partner Brandon Armstrong received a standing ovation for her performance. The two wowed the audience with their jive to Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It.”
After Derek says Chandler is “in a league of his own” and Gene admits that his performance fogged up his sunglasses, Bruno calls Chandler a rock “diva” and says Chandler maintains his energy and lifts his spirits. He pointed out that efforts are needed to maintain this. rhythm.
“I have high hopes for you because you proved to us in week one that you can dance,” Carey added. “Good luck. This show is also about transformation, so we want you to grow too, including the beautiful and wonderful you that you are.”
Score: 33/40
Reginald VelJohnson overcomes pain
1 hour 9 minutes ago
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Reginald and his partner Emma Slater hit the dance floor and performed the cha-cha to Twisted Sister’s ‘I Wanna Rock.’
In rehearsal footage shared before the dance, Reginald admitted that he “didn’t feel very well” and his feet hurt.
“I don’t dance as well as the younger kids in the show. I had my knee replaced about a year ago, so it’s kind of hard for me to do all the steps,” he tells Emma. He encouraged her and replied: You’re still young enough to do this! ”
After the duo showed off their powerful moves and facial expressions, the judges gave them glowing reviews, but Reginald pointed out that Emma needed more support when performing the dips in her routine.
“Once again, my friend, your upper body is amazing,” Derek complimented. “I nailed all the moves. I was on time. It was great. Well done.”
Score: 21/40
Danny Channel Jon Bon Jovi
1 hour 18 minutes ago
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Danny Amendola and his partner Witney Carson took to the stage to perform a paso doble to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
While they thrilled the audience with their impressive moves, the fans cheered when Danny took off his jacket with a sexy move. The judges thought Danny made some quick moves, but they all agreed that he and Whitney were “hot, hot, hot!”
“Danny, I’m telling you, you’re next to someone who’s one of the most beautiful women on the planet, and she makes you look great,” Gene said of their chemistry. her face.
The musician joked, “But you have to go to the gym. You have to get in there!”
Score: 30/40
Hair Metal Night begins with a grand start!
1 hour 26 minutes ago
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After a short infomercial-style introduction featuring all the contestants, the pros kicked off the hair metal night with a special performance of “Rock and Roll All Night.”
The performance was choreographed by professional Pasha Pashkov and featured Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra.
Shortly after Gene Simmons appeared, Julian asked what he was looking for as a judge and replied, “What I want to see is all of these great contestants step up and channel their inner rock god. Awaken and release the Kraken!”
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko inscribe their relationship in ink
1 hour 37 minutes ago
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In photos obtained by the Daily Mail ahead of the Oct. 8 episode, Brooks and Gleb were seen getting “small but matching” tattoos on Monday, Oct. 7.
The newspaper reported that an onlooker claimed the partners put on “quite a show” and were “really getting into it as Brooks put his arm around his shirtless body.”
According to the Daily Mail, Brooks and Gleb got tattoos somewhere on their stomachs and turned on the PDA while kissing and putting their arms around each other while getting the tattoos.
Gleb and Brooks share a kiss during rehearsal for “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Speculation about their potential showmance began when Brooks and Gleb were spotted getting a little too affectionate backstage on Dancing with the Stars.
Backstage, the two couldn’t keep their hands off each other, with him tickling her from behind and grabbing her waist backstage as they waited to talk to the press. The two called each other “baby,” Brooks kept Gleb in his arms throughout the night and her hand on his stomach, and they shared a sneaky nibble during pre-performance practice earlier in the evening. Sometimes it happened.
DWTS, viewer voting begins
1 hour 37 minutes ago
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Ahead of that night’s episode, ABC revealed for the first time how many viewers voted for their favorite celebrity contestant. The network told Deadline that the Sept. 24 episode of the competitive dance series received more than 14 million votes and removed Anna Delvey and Tori Spelling from the nominations.
According to the show, the show received the most votes for a single episode in the history of the series.
DWTS executive producer Conrad Green told Deadline, “The week’s record voting numbers suggest that this year’s many viewers are extremely passionate about many of our stars. The rise in viewership ratings in 2017 and 2017 suggests this.” That’s a fact. ”
(L) Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey compete on “Dancing with the Stars.”
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“As always, it’s the cast that defines the season,” Green said, adding that Olympian Stephen Nedrosik, aka Pommel Horse Guy, Joey Graziadei of The Bachelor, star of Real Housewives of Atlanta, He added about this season’s cast, including Phaedra Parks. “This group of stars is truly likeable, talented and love being on the show, and their passion for what they do comes through live on air.”
Director Green said that not only does “the entire cast have real dance talent,” but the celebrities also share many “unique stories” and have “tremendous potential” to grow as performers. He also said that there are.
Additionally, the executive producer shared that DWTS is “a really positive show at a time when the world is feeling pretty bleak.”
