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Live from Hollywood, this is Dancing
with the Stars.

Welcome to the very first episode of
Dancing with the Stars. Tonight, we've

two pivotal words, ballroom dancing.

The number one show of the summer.

pure, unquestionable excellence.

The most wonderful, wonderful dancing.

Yeah. Tom.

Yes. Would you do the honors?

I would love to, my friend.

Live from Hollywood, it's the 20th
birthday party of Dancing with the

Please welcome your host, Alfonso
Ribeiro and Julianne Hart, and your

host and guest judge, Tom Bergeron.

And congratulations to the seven couples
who have made it this far.

And let's also give a big welcome to our
honorary guest judge

for the night, Mr. Tom Bergeron. Hi,
sweetheart.

I am thrilled to be here tonight. It's
such a rush. Absolutely. Now, you're

for a special night that began with our
spectacular opening number.

So great to see you all. And we have a
number of familiar faces from past

seasons in the ballroom tonight. This is
great. And later, some other familiar

faces will be back on the floor.

Now voting is open. Hold on, hold on. I
know this one by heart.

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Remarkable retention right here.

That was impressive.

Yes, it was.

There are two rounds of competition
tonight. First, our couples will perform

their routines to unforgettable songs.

from iconic freestyle dances. Then it's
the relay dance round. For the first

time ever, our stars will compete
without their pros.

Instead, they've been paired with former
mirror ball champions.

Yes.

Now, Tom, before you join our judges,
what are you hoping to see tonight?

Well, look, you're a week away from the
semifinals, so I'm looking for the type

of dance that induces goosebumps, but...

Since I'm sitting next to Bruno, I'm
also trying to avoid a concussion.

Yeah, yeah, I can tell. I can already
tell this is going to be a lot of fun

tonight. Oh, yeah. Well, we'll start
this big night of competition with the

and TV actress who last week earned her
first ten of the season. It is my

friend, Elaine Hendricks, and her
partner, Alan Burstyn.

The way that you dance is just like a
breath of fresh air.

Last week had a great dance, great
scores, and this week I'm full steam

Elaine, it's the 20th year anniversary
of Dancing with the Stars.

Yeah, I've been coming to the show since
it first started with Tom Bergeron,

Louis Van Amstel, so I've been a fan for
a long time.

We're dancing a salsa inspired by Mario
Lopez and Karina Smirnoff's freestyle.

He's a real showman.

You can see how good their partnership
is together. Yeah. We have such a great

connection. Yeah. So our salsa is going
to be a fun party. Yeah, let's do it.

Ready? Yes.

And eight. Wait for me. Mario and Karina
have this electric chemistry together.

And Alan and I have a really strong
bond.

Great connection.

The salsa is really challenging.

Does that make sense? Yeah, it's fast.
And we are not holding back on any

choreography. Does that hurt you at all?
No. We're doing lifts because a little

rib injury is not going to stop me.

And I plan on going the whole way. By
far your best dance.

Good job.

Dancing the salsa with her partner, Alan
Burstyn. It's Elaine Hendricks.

I hate to get down. I'm not
internationally known. But I'm known to

microphone because I get stupid. I mean
outrageous.

They'll win for me if you're contagious.

Because I'm a winner. No, not a loser.

To be an MC is what I choose. The ladies
love me. Girls adore me. I'll be even

the ones that never saw me. Like the way
that I ride Minnesota.

The reason why I'm mad.

We're going to start with you. I guess
you're coming over here. He doesn't want

to sit there.

Now look, Elaine's a friend, but I have
to stoically assess your dance, and I

just want to say, that was really good.

All right, Bruno.

Well, that's how you get the party
started. You got him going.

I thought we lost him for a moment.

Bright -eyed and bushy -tailed.

and literally very, very bushy there.

Oh, yes!

But listen, there is a quality of you.

It's something very special.

Whatever you do, you're like the best
champagne.

It always goes down a treat.

All right.

All right, carry on.

Elaine, that was a fantastic way to
start this night. You know, I look at

and I just think, resilience. Two weeks
ago, you couldn't even dance, and here

you are.

are just like a sizzling salsa queen
here.

I love it. The way we start the show is
truly a celebration. Those continuous

spins, by the way. Yeah. That is
incredible.

Truly incredible.

I'll just say, we are in the
quarterfinals, right? We have two weeks

So that's all I'm going to say.

That's all you're going to say? That's
all you're going to say. You have a lot

more you have to say. And you guys head
on up to the skybox.

One of the couples who tied for the
middle of last week's leaderboard is on

way. Robert Irwin and Whitney Carson
will be out on the floor soon to perform

foxtrot. Juliette. Thanks, Alfonso. All
right, Elaine Allen.

There is just two weeks left in this
competition. Everybody is making

to be here. How much would it mean for
you to make it to the semifinals? Oh, my

God, it would mean everything to me. I'm
so grateful to be here for the 20th

anniversary of Dancing with the Stars.

I know some people didn't think I would
make it this far.

heart and soul into everything.

to start the night. Let's get their
scores.

All

right.

Thanks, Julianne. We're off to a great
start.

Great start.

Up next, our wildlife conservationist
performs a foxtrot with a special

It's Robert Irwin and his partner,
Whitney Carson.

We want to do the foxtrot justice.

You have to keep this open still.

Yep. Oh, my goodness.

Wow.

That's me.

That's her. She won. Yeah.

I am so proud of you guys.

I never thought I would get to this
point. You know how I was supposed to be

Brazil? Yes.

Doing the Earthshot Prize. And I told
Prince William, sorry, I can't make it.

I'm still here.

It's so exciting. And I'm just so
grateful.

So this week we're doing the Foxtrot to
your freestyle dance, to Footprints in

the Sand.

This performance is so meaningful
because my sister originally dedicated

my dad and his legacy. So there's a lot
of weight because I really want it to be

our best dance yet, to be honest.

How did you go into this dance? What was
your mindset?

It was just letting the emotion be real.

A part of me healed that day. So now I
hope that Robert gets that same

experience. I am so excited. Let's do
this.

Apparently we have a special call.

I don't know who it is. Let's see.

Oh my goodness, how are you?

Hey, Robert, how are you doing?

How was Rio?

Going really well. The finalists this
year, we're really going to go on and

the world. We're missing you, Robert.

Whilst your twinkle toes are going off
elsewhere, I need you down here.

Oh my goodness.

Whitney, you need to get him in as much
glitter as you can.

Listen, I'm trying. Okay, well, well,
well. Guys, you've got a seriously good

chance of winning it, so just the best
of luck on the show.

Means the absolute world. Thank you so
much. See you soon. Bye -bye.

What? I can't believe he just said my
name. We are doing this dance for Bindi

and we're doing this dance for Prince
William. Oh my goodness. So let's not

this up.

Dancing the Foxtrot with his partner
Whitney Carson, it's Robert Irwin.

You walked with me, footprint in the
sand,

and helped me understand where I'm
going.

Come on over here, guys.

Bruno. My darling, that was so
beautiful. It was a poetic, touching

that really touched all of us. I mean, I
could not take my eyes off of you.

Listen, you've got the royal seal of
approval.

Now you've got America's seal of
approval as well.

Carry on.

I know we all saw that foot come off the
ground, but I have to say that

sometimes, no, listen, sometimes there
are moments that make us change the way

we do things.

This dance was so powerful, so profound.
You have come from being a charismatic,

you were so charismatic that first
episode, and now you have turned into a

beautiful storyteller with your heart
open.

Who cares about this?

You know, I feel so honored to be
entangled in the Irwin story, just even

little bit.

It means the world to me. And one thing
I loved about your father was that he

lived life with so much enthusiasm.

And you, my friend, are this
generation's beacon of joy and

enthusiasm.

And you're not just walking the path
that he set, my friend. You are dancing

And you're dancing it beautifully.

You know what annoyed me about that
dance?

I am doing my best not to get choked up
tonight, and that didn't help. The last

time we saw each other, you were 11.

You have grown into a star, Robert. You
really have.

All right, you guys.

Head on up to the skybox.

The man who has been dubbed the people's
princess is on the way.

Andy Richter and Emma Slater will be out
on the dance floor soon with their

quick step.

Julianne. Thanks, Alfonso.

All right.

It's definitely an emotional night
already.

Robert, can we hold up for one second
and can we just go back to the fact that

the future king of England zoomed you?

Is he texting Robert to 21523 or what? I
sure hope so.

I don't know if you can text him in
Britain, but, mate, that was just

Tonight, to me, was about this wildlife
conservation legacy I represent.

I mean, I didn't know that footage was
going to be there at the end, but every

time that I step onto that floor, I
represent my dad,

his message and what he stood for, and I
just want to make him proud. He's my

hero.

I bet these scores will make him proud.
Let's get them, shall we?

Carrie -Anne Inave.

You've made us all proud.

Ken.

Derek Hutt.

Ken!

Tom Bergeron. A no -brainer!

Ken! Bruno Tomioka. What do you think? A
royal...

Alfonso, we're coming right back live.

Welcome back to our 20th birthday party.
Next up, the star who once again has

returned to dance with the help of your
vote.

It's comedian Andy Richter and his
partner Emma Slater.

You're relatable.

That's why you're becoming a people's
champion.

Seven.

Nice to get a nine.

And now I'm going to keep my foot on the
gas.

So this week we're going to be dancing a
quick step. Oh.

I remember in like week two, you pointed
at a dance. I was like, what is that?

I don't want to do that. And you were
like, it's a quick step. Well.

Now's the time. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
We're taking inspiration from the

freestyle for Jordan Fisher and Lindsay
Arnold.

Oh, wow. He is such a performer.

Yeah, he's great. He looks like a pro.
Yeah, very sharp, very precise.

Want to raise that level of performance.

And I think that that will come with the
confidence of knowing the steps. Okay.

No, no, no. Cross in front first.

This is an intimidating dance for sure.
No, no, no, no, no. Don't take that.

Because it's right there in the name.
It's quick.

Turn the other way.

Jordan and Lindsay's Freestyle.

Bomba. It's Salesmanship.

Oh, it looks good. Yes.

And I happen to be a salesman, so get
ready to buy, America.

Get a load of me. Get a load of me.

Dancing the Quick Step with his partner,
Emma Slater.

It's Andy Richter.

Have you seen the well -to -do up on
Lenox Avenue?

On that famous thoroughfare with their
noses in the air.

High hat and narrow collar, white spat,
$15.

Spending every dime for a wonderful
time.

If you're blue and you don't know where
to go to, why don't you go where fashion

says?

Putting on the red.

Bangle gowns upon the bevy of high
frowns down the levee. All misted,

putting on the wrist.

And that's where each and every Lulu
Belle goes.

Every Tuesday evening with her swell
bow.

Rubbing elbows on with me and we'll
attend their jubilee.

See them spin their last two bits.

Putting on the wrist.

Princess.

Carry on.

There is no greater honor or privilege
than to watch somebody show up week

week, giving it his best, even when it
may not seem like you're going to be up

here. That is the courage that you
display every week. This is why our

out to you. And on top of that, this
little man is turning into a dancer. Did

you see that? Fancy little boy.

I'm so proud of you. I just love
watching you grow every week. Thank you.

you. All right, Jared.

Andy, in the package, you said, I don't
want to do that. Well, you did it, man.

You did it. Thank you very much. And the
chassis across the floor, the skipping

across. You were moving.

Amazing. The fence, the flair, the old
high was strong.

It was fun. By the way, a question.

We're like the fans, sort of symbolic as
the Fandies.

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

Exactly.

I want one. I want one. All right, Tom.

Andy, the only time I ever danced on a
show, season two, a result show, I did a

quick step, and Len Goodman said to me
it was better suited for America's

Funniest Videos.

He would have loved yours.

Good job. Thank you so much.

Yeah. All right, Bruno.

Nicole and Andy, you did it. Thank you.
It's a quick step. It was quick.

And you've had plenty of steps.

What more do you want?

What more do you want? Oh,

hey, goodbye. You go ahead. Goodbye,
goodbye.

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And Emma, the co -host of the tour, has
just arrived with Andy. Hi. And is

seeming very, very happy, by the way.

I know you didn't really want to do this
quick step.

Well, by this time, I actually did. It
was really fun, and we had fun. And I

really appreciate what Carrie Ann said.

But, like, it's less courage and more
just, like, now it's fun.

Now I'm really loving being out there.
Well, not only are you loving it, you're

also doing it. It's so good.

You know what? Let's get to your scores.

All right, let's.

Carrie -Anne Inabe.

Eight.

Derek Hunt.

Seven.

Tom Bergeron.

Seven.

Bruno Tognoli.

Seven.

29, and also an 8 from Carrie Ann. They
could earn more points from the judges

if they win their relay dance with a
former champion, but they still want

from you now. Voting closes shortly
after the final competitive dance.

All right. Thanks, Julianne.

Next up in the first round, we've got an
Argentine tango from Dylan Efron and

Daniela Katagach, plus a special tribute
to Remember the Stars We've Lost. We're

live, and we're coming right back.

As we celebrate this 20th birthday
party, let's remember the members of our

ballroom family who are no longer with
us. They will live forever in our

And the dead won't lay.

I'll always remember us this way.

And the band won't play.

I'll always remember us

this way.

who brought so much joy to the ballroom.
And that was the perfect way to

remember them. Absolutely.

All right, we'll get back into our first
round with our reality TV star and

content creator.

It's Dylan Efron and his partner,
Daniela Karagach.

Overall, a little bit more energy, but
that was fantastic.

Eight! Nine!

Thank you for the play!

The scores really reflect how I felt
inside.

It was all over the place, messed up a
little bit. Hopefully this week it all

comes together.

Okay, so this week we're dancing
Argentine tango, inspired by Whitney and

freestyle. I feel like Milo was one of
the best performers because he's so

engaged into whatever he's doing.

But he's performing, he's acting.

It's going to be a good chance for you
to show the character of the dance.

Boom, boom, boom, attack.

Milo just looks like a dancer, which is
really impressive.

He owns that stage, but he is an actor.
I'm not.

Be a little bit stronger.

I know I am getting better at being in
character.

Dramatic. We've been working so hard
each week, and it feels like a

is imminent. Like, we're right there.

He was moving the whole time.

And I'm excited to see if we can do it
this week. He's a dancer.

Dancing the Argentine Tango.

With his partner, Daniela Karagoc, it's
Dylan Atheron.

Hold my gaze.

That was your breakthrough moment by a
long shot.

When people ask me who I'm surprised
about, I say Dylan. Your improvement

has been astonishing.

The lifts were effortless. That routine
was insane, Daniela. Well done.

Well done. Tom, I got to tell you,
anybody watching this show for the very

time, first time would go why are two
pros dancing i don't get that and let me

tell you let me tell you i know your
brother's the actor you're a leading man

yeah oh yeah oh yeah bruno the
argentinian idol excuse

me mr rudolf valentino you were not
dancing tonight you were starring there

big difference about that's what i
always say is not what you do is the way

But you do it, and you did it rightly,
perfectly.

Your journey has been

outstanding. And there has always been.
Gilles Marini, I have to point you out,

because up until tonight, the man who
held the crown for the Argentine tango

me, the best performance was Gilles
Marini.

Tonight, my friend, it now...

see Jordan Childs and Ezra Sosa getting
ready for their dance live on TikTok at

official DWTS.

Brandon and Britt are bringing you all
the behind -the -scenes action tonight.

Julianne. Thanks, Alfonso.

Dylan and Daniela. By the way, I saw
that cheeky little smile that you guys

shared after you nailed that lift. I saw
it. All right, so now the relay dance

is coming up. You are going to be
dancing with not your partner, but

champion. How are you feeling about
that?

excited because a lot of people don't
see a male celebrity leading a lot of

time because they have a female pro. But
this time around, if you guys see how

Dylan leads his partner right now, it's
so impressive.

I wanted to cry when I watched it. All
right. Well, we're going to see that

coming up. But first, let's get your
scores when we come back.

Before the break, Dylan and Daniela
performed an Argentine tango that Derek

was his breakthrough moment.

Let's get their scores.

That's the first time I feel really
proud after a duel.

Absolutely should feel proud. Well, even
though they will compete again for more

points in the relay dance round, you
don't have to wait to send them to the

semifinals. You can vote by text and
online right now.

Alfonso. Thanks, Julianne. I love that.
I love that. Next up, the Olympic gold

medalist whose energetic Tina Turner
-inspired routine landed her just one

behind the leaders. It's Jordan Childs
and her partner, Ezra Sosa.

Take the risk, and this one delivers.

I'm so proud of you. You did so good.

I was so happy that I got two 9s and two
10s, but we only have three more weeks

left, and this is grind time.

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

Growing up, watching Dancing with the
Stars, I used to recreate a lot of the

different moods. So I'm really excited
for this week.

We will be doing a cha -cha -cha to
Ciara's get -up inspired by Wayne

freestyle from season 31.

Period! He's got style. He's got
finesse. That's exactly what our cha

needs. A little all -out. Wayne Brady
brought that spicy, hot energy, and that

is so great because that is another, you
know, side of me that I really want to

dive deeper into.

We're getting spicy.

When I was younger, I told myself if I
had to learn any dance on Dancing with

the Stars, I hoped it would be the cha
-cha. Because as gymnasts, we like to be

very up and joyful.

So I want to kill this cha -cha so bad.

Please, please, please do us justice.

Okay, show off.

Dancing the cha -cha with her partner,
Ezra Sosa.

It's Jordan Childs.

He said, hi, my name is so -and -so,
baby, can you tell me, don't you know

you came to do? I said, I started on the
left, then I had to take him to the

right. He was not a friend, but he kept
on dancing all night. He tried,

admitted, but he kept it still and he
died. You know it, and I can't.

is listening, could you turn up the air
conditioning? It got really hot in here.

All right, Bruno.

Oh, what's going on, you bad, bad, bad
girl?

Does your mama know you're doing this?

Oh, my.

Excuse me. It looks better when she does
it. Definitely.

You definitely brought sexy back into
the cha -cha -cha.

times, and the one note I want to tell
you is your shoulders are coming up when

you're turning. And it happened numerous
times in this, so I really want you to

work on that because you have been
outstanding in your growth and your

and I love it, and I want you to
continue this way.

All right, Derek, lock in your score.

You know what?

It's celebration tonight. I want to say
and point something out.

In the rumba a couple weeks ago, you did
something. You had quality in your

body. Tonight, you did an overturn.

You settled your weight. You had texture
in your body. You had resistance in

your body. It's those small things that
I see as a dancer. I have to close my

eyes because I'm visualizing it.

It's what I appreciate.

You see the flips like last week, all
these things? I think it's amazing.

I love that stuff. You know what I love
even more?

I love the texture in the body, and I
saw that tonight. Jordan, give it to me.

Let's go.

All right. We love that. Head on up to
the sky box.

Let's take a look at where our first
four couples stand on the leaderboard.

Currently tied at the top with perfect
40s are Dylan and Daniela and Robert and

Whitney. And currently at the bottom are
Andy and Emma with 29.

There are more scores to come in this
first round.

Julianne. And Alfonso, I think these two
just want to hear their scores.

All right, Jordan, you have been a fan
of this show and have been watching it

for many years. How does it feel to be a
part of such a milestone season?

It's honestly been such a remarkable
experience. I mean, when the show first

came out, I was only four years old.

So to be a part of this, to be a part of
this, honestly has been such an

amazing, you know, experience. And I
really just want to say thank you to

for everything.

All right, let's get your scores.

Derek Huff. You know what, Jordan?

Ten!

Tom Bergeron.

Nine!

Bruno Tom Yogan. Nine!

All right, 37 out of 40 for Jordan and
Ezra so far. Your first ten from Derek.

All right, well, look, they've got a
chance to win more points in the relay

dance round, but no one will get into
next week's semifinals without judges'

scores alone. You have to vote. You get
ten of them per couple per voting

method. Alfonso.

Yeah, thanks, Julianne. That's a great
dance. I like the point dance.

All right, the couple who finished last
week just one point behind Jordan and

Ezra are up next.

Alex Earl and Val Smirkowski will dance
a foxtrot when we come back live.

Welcome back to our 20th birthday party.

Next up, we have a foxtrot to a cinema
classic from the star who last week

earned a near -perfect score.

It's social media personality Alex Earle
and her partner, Val Smirkovsky.

That was the first time I felt
confidence in this space. You're the

want to take that energy into this
week's dance.

So, Alex, this week we celebrate 20
years of Dancing with the Stars. That's

crazy. My brother and I joined the show
season two, and it just changed our

entire life. I remember watching this
with, like, my grandma when I was

so I want to be able to put out a killer
dance.

That's great, because we're doing the
fox shots to Sing It in the Rain,

by Neve Shulman's and Jenna Johnson's
freestyle.

They just look like they're having fun.
And getting lost in someone's joy,

that's the key. Yeah. We're going to
show it.

There's a certain level of excellence
Alex demands from herself.

What am I doing wrong? But now she needs
to surrender out there and really enjoy

the moment. You're good enough.

Part of me always held back, but I
realized that, like, at this point in

competition, you can't care about being
embarrassed. Yes.

So we have to put out a timeless dance
that all the Dancing with the Stars.

fans are going to love. Beautiful, just
like that.

Dancing the Foxtrot with her partner Val
Jemekowski, it's Alex Earle.

I'm singing in the rain Just singing in
the rain

What a glorious feeling

And I'm happy again.

I'm laughing at clouds so dark up above.

The sun's in my heart.

And I am ready for love.

Let the stormy clouds take everyone from
the place.

Come on with the rain. I have a smile.

I'm dancing singing in the rain

Beautiful.

Oh, you two together.

Loved it. Bruno, take it away. I think
I've entered ballroom heaven. And yes,

Len, I know. This is how you do it.

This is how you do it. You really
captured the essence, the class, the

the glamour, the sophistication of
Hollywood golden age.

Yes. Yes. The slow clap. The slow clap.

Carrie Ann.

Yeah, adding, because I agree absolutely
with what Bruno said, but what I really

noticed about you, Alex, is you're
letting go completely now. And there's

something so joyous. I'm really seeing
it, and that is the heart and soul of

this show. So you've brought everything
to the table, the beautiful lines, the

beautiful elegance, the smooth moves,
and you're bringing yourself.

Thank you. Love it. Derek.

Yes. I mean, listen, Gene Kelly, he's my
guy. He's like my biggest inspiration,

so I love that song.

Clean, classic, smooth, sophisticated,
stylish.

This Foxtrot was flawless.

Flawless. Flawless. I think I said at
the top of the show I wanted to see

bump -inducing dances. Thank you for
that.

By the way, that was more than a dance.
It was a chemistry class.

Oh, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

Head on up to the skybox.

All right.

This week on the Dancing with the Stars
official podcast, Joey Basaday's guests

are Derek and Tom.

The podcast is available Thursday
mornings on Disney Plus and Hulu or

you get your podcasts. And if you keep
your eyes open, you might see Joey again

later in the show.

Julianne. Okay. Well, we'll find out
what that means soon. Thanks, Alfonso.

my gosh. You just are so gorgeous. Wow.
Okay.

Semifinals are coming up next week. How
intense is everybody feeling behind the

scenes? You know, it is very intense.
But I will say, like, the amount of

friendship we all have on this cast is
so nice. Like, I think we...

all just lift each other up, and it is,
like, a hard time, and we're going

through such a niche experience right
now together, but I think just, like,

being in it with everyone and all these
new friends is so amazing, and I'm

excited if we make it.

Well, speaking of friends, Val, you've
been on, you had an appearance on season

two. What has this show meant to you?

Yeah, it means a lot, you know.

And I don't just speak for myself, I
speak for a lot of pros here. You know,

pursued a craft that had no end goal in
mind.

We just did something that we were
passionate about. There was no future.

the show came around and gave us a
career, gave us impact, gave us

And it just means the world. I think
we're all very grateful for the show.

Let's get your score.

Carrie -Anne Inabe.

It's a 10!

Derek Huff. Well -deserved 10!

Tom Bergeron.

Duh!

Bruno Tognoli. It's a 10!

to get into next week's semifinals.
Voting closes shortly after the final

competitive dance of the night. Alfonso.
Thanks, Julianne. This is a great

quarterfinal birthday.

All right, the relay dance round with
returning champions is on the way. But

first, we'll see the couple who last
week won immunity from the relays.

Leavitt and Mark Ballas are up next.

Bye.

Welcome back to our 20th birthday party.
We'll close out this first round with

the star who topped last week's
leaderboard and won immunity from

relay dance round. From the Secret Lives
of Mormon Wives, it's Whitney Leavitt

and her partner, Mark Ballas.

A few stumbles with your foot, but you
are amazing.

Whitney and Mark have immunity from next
week's relay dances.

Getting immunity is a blessing, but I
know we're going to be put under a

microscope, so we really got to deliver.

So this week it's the 20th birthday
party.

And I'm going to be a part of that. It's
pretty cool. It's so cool. I've done

the show now for 18 years. I've just
learned so much being a teacher and a

friend and a coach.

20 years ago, that's why I would have
been in sixth grade. On the monkey bars.

Being a pest.

Being a pest.

Nothing's changed.

So this week we are dancing an Argentine
tango inspired by Gabby and Val's

restyle from season 31. She shows, like,
so much passion in this dance. It'll be

nice to see passion, seduction,
intensity from you. We've not seen that

you hold it? Whoa.

I need to find that passion that Gabby
had. Come on. Act.

The really fast kicks and flick, I can't
figure it out. I feel like this is

harder than the samba.

Yeah. I have to lock in. Almost. And
give the performance of a lifetime.

Woo!

Yeah, did you feel that? That was fun.

Dancing the Argentine tango with her
partner Mark Ballas, it's Whitney

Wish.

Uh -uh.

Visceral.

He had it coming.

He had it coming.

He only had himself to blame.

If you'd have been there, if you'd have
seen it, I bet you you would have done

the same.

I met Ezekiel Young from Salt Lake City
about two years ago, and he told me he

was single.

Single my ass.

He had six wives.

One of those Mormons, you know.

Some guys just can't hold their arsenic.

He hadn't come, he hadn't come, he
hadn't come, he hadn't come. He only had

himself to blame.

If you'd have been there, if you'd have
seen it, if you'd have seen it, I just

think you would have done the same.

Oh, Whitney and Mark.

Argentine Tango.

Yes, Team Chicago in the place to be.

Oh, yeah.

Now that's Team Chicago.

Yeah, girl.

Crush this.

Okay, carry on.

Whitney, what are you doing after this
show? Because whatever it is...

Precise dance. The way you stuck that
foot. Thank you, girl. You were sticking

that. Landon, and you nailed it! Nailed
it!

Good job.

All right, Derek. I mean, it was just
dripping in elegance and control. I

it was smooth, silky, precise.

The cicadas, right? The displacement of
the legs and the feet. The ganchos, the

hooks. It was so filled. It was the
artistry.

The musicality.

The theatrics.

It had it.

All right, Tom.

I have to tell you, I was so swept away,
Derek had to go, enter your score, Tom.

I do want to say, the host part of my
brain, you got immunity.

That's the good news. But the bad news
is, you're not dancing again.

So I'm a side out of mind, right? You're
still in the competition. You know what

I mean? It's like...

Don't vote for them.

Leave them on a high.

Leave them on a high. Bruno.

I knew you were a ruthless killer.

Razor sharp focus.

Driven by passion.

Now, your legwork and what you did today
really is worthy of C -Sheriff.

Especially from the drop to the leg to
the split.

Excuse me, honey.

Best dancer tonight in my eyes. All
right.

Head on up to the skybox.

If you want an exclusive live sneak peek
at the stars in tonight's first relay

dance matchup, head to TikTok at
official DWTF.

Brandon and Britt have the couples and
all of the inside secrets.

Yeah, Julianne. Oh, I love juicy, juicy
secrets.

And speaking of secrets, I love that
Mormon part of the dance. It was so

perfect. We had to have it.

Yes, it did. Okay, you know what? Tom is
right.

You actually are going to be skipping
the relay dance.

What do you feel about that? I'm not
going to lie. I have major FOMO. Major

FOMO. This whole week.

But I'm going to be on the sidelines
rooting them on. Yeah.

All right. Well, you know what? Let's
get your scores.

Carrie -Anne Inaba.

Yeah, to ten.

Derek Hough.

To ten.

Tom Bergeron. We're going to get hit
with confetti again.

It's a ten.

40 out of 40 for Whitney and Mark, your
perfect score.

It's the first one. Since they won
immunity last week, they won't have to

compete in tonight's relay dances.

They'll also win two bonus points from
the judges. However, it doesn't mean

are immune from tonight's elimination.
They are still just as likely to go home

as any of our stars. They definitely
need your votes to dance in the

Alfonso. All right. Thanks, Julianne.
The stars are getting ready to dance

without their pros and for the first
time ever with returning champions.

The relay dances are next.

Now.

Let's get the inside perspective of the
people who have been watching all of the

dances since day one, our judges.

I remember the very first day when I
walked onto set with Len and Bruno. It

like something a little magical is
happening here.

When I first met Len, it's like meeting
a brother.

Bruno, he's such a star.

I want to dance with you.

Terryann, he just was love at first
sight. You're a sexy guy.

That's focus.

I'm trying.

She always judged from her heart, and I
always loved that about her.

I'm Derek Huff, and I'm deadly when I
hit that dance floor.

Being a pro dancer on the show for so
many years, facing the judges, then to

being a judge, it's a really special
experience.

It was like going from teaching somebody
for six hours a day to teaching

somebody within ten seconds.

Start from the bottom. Keep those turned
out. Well done.

I'm getting it. I'm doing it.

Derek and Bruno have the realest
bromance I've ever seen. Oh, my

You've got us both.

My first impression of Terri -Ann was
like, yo, can this woman stay in her

I have fallen out of my chair twice.

Why are you looking at me? Did I do
three?

30 seconds, everybody!

To be a good judge on a TV show, you
have to be entertaining.

You married a murderer!

You have to make valid points.

Watch the frame.

You have to communicate.

Just be aware of your whole body. What
people might not know is that we have to

lock in our scores from the moment they
finish their dance to they get to

Alfonso. There's a pause, a pause, a
pause, two seconds, about three to five

seconds, so they walk over, and then
we've got to score, and we've got to

deliver. Our commentary.

We work as a team and also individually.

So if Derek's already said, like, the
positive part... The shaping! You hit

thing and you kind of went... And I know
that there's something that they still

need to work on. There were a few
stumbles with your foot. I'm going to

out.

Well, none of this would have been
possible without Len.

I've known Len since I was 15 years old.
I think falling's going to really suit

you. So, to sit in his seat. Because it
will forever be his seat.

It's an honor.

His presence will always be a part of
Dancing with the Stars.

May it continue.

Amazing.

Welcome back.

Before we start the second round, let's
take a look at the leaderboard with

Whitney and Mark's two bonus points
added in. Currently at the top are

and Mark with 42, and at the bottom are
Andy and Emma with 29.

Now, Whitney and Mark won't compete in
this round, but they still need your

votes. The relay dance round could shake
things up. This is the last chance for

our couples to get into next week's
semifinals.

They've been divided into three relay
groups. The winner of each group will be

awarded two bonus points.

For the first time ever, the stars won't
be dancing with their pros. Instead,

they've been paired with past Mirrorball
champions.

Up first, it's Jordan and Ezra versus
Elaine and Alan.

And replacing those pros are the
champions of season four and

season 24, Olympic gold medalist Apollo.

Rashad Jennings. Let's see how our first
two couples and their champions trained

for this round.

For the relay, you're actually not
dancing with me.

What? It's going to be a little weird,
but I'm very excited.

Okay, so, like, who's our partner?

It's pretty cool that I have, you know,
a former Olympian and former mirrorball

winner. This is like a good speed
skating position.

That low?

And in dance, you want to be tall.

I wonder who it is.

Yeah!

Rashad Jennings! We're here!

Rashad runs a 4 .59 40 -yard dash, so
he's quick.

It's been a while, but hey, you know, we
get these shoulders back, I give you a

nice frame to get in. I haven't danced
in 13 years.

Are you ready to know your style and
song?

Quick step. Do I get a kick out of you
by Michael Bublé?

Are you ready to get that stamina?

We have no choice. You did the quick
step. We got tens.

Oh, yeah.

Jordan Childs and Apollo Antonono.

Two Olympians. That's some talent.

Elaine Hendricks and Rashad Jennings.
Oh.

Actress -athlete against two athletes.

We got to turn it up. Did you bring your
jockstrap? I got two of them in case,

you know, I mess up one.

When you go into frame, you're going to
think of pulling your elbow back. Jordan

is a technician.

And step, and step. But our advantage is
how we can fill the room with our joy.

If it's not me dancing, I'm glad it's
Rashad.

This is weird. I'm not doing anything.

The most challenging part. Oh, shoot.

Is someone shorter than I'm used to. I
can give you some of my inches,

That would be amazing. You're a big guy.

So you're going to have to bend those
knees a little bit. And ah.

I'm very rusty. But getting these two
points, this is critical for her. So

there's a lot of pressure here.

You're getting flashbacks?

Miss Elaine, Elaine, Elaine.

May the quickest quick step win.

Pivot. Perfect.

Last time I was in frame, I was in
somebody's picture.

It's a lot of pressure on me, but I'm
going to get it, and we're going to get

those two points. Great pardon.

I have had some big highs and some big
lows, which makes me all the more

determined to see it to the semifinals.

It was fast.

Yeah. I want to.

way into the semifinals so bad.

Chasse, you slay. We gotta take it all
in the ballroom and leave it there.

Dancing the quick -step relay.

It's Jordan Childs and Apollo Anton Ono
versus Elaine Hendricks and Rashad

Jennings.

I get no kick from champagne.

Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
Tell me why should it

be true That I get a kick out of you

I get a kick every time I see you

Standing there before me I get a kick

Though it's clear to see, you obviously
do not adore

me.

I get no kick in a plane.

Flying too high with some girl in the
sky is my idea of

nothing to do.

But I get a kick out of you.

Well, a quick step relay.

All right, let's bring in the pros.

Come on, y 'all. Great job.

Great job, y 'all. All right, Derek, you
up first.

Well, first of all, Ezra and Alan, y
'all better look out. They're coming for

your jobs right now.

Apollo, how long has it been? Dude, that
was incredible.

That was incredible.

The shot?

Amazing. Jordan, your guys' was, like,
elegant. It was classy. The control, the

quality of that quick step was so
impressive. Elaine, the bounciness, the

brightness, the fun.

Fantastic, both of you. This was very
hard. Well done. Yeah.

Good job.

You know, look, it's an interesting
thing in these relays. If the couples

kind of equally matched and we had
athleticism and elegant and it's like a

Reese's peanut butter. Are they
sponsors?

All kinds of fun.

Nice job, everybody.

All right, Bruno. I know, he's great.
He's like, you know, diamond and pearl.

Glamour, panache, dexterous footwork,
wonderful, wonderful movement.

You'll have to wait and see.

Okay, carry on.

Just bravo to the returning champs,
because not only did you have to

how to dance, you also had to lead
again.

Very impressive. Both of you have not
lost a step. Very entertaining, very

smooth as silk. Oh, I don't know what
we're going to do.

Okay.

You guys, head on up to the skybox with
Julianne. The six couples who survived

tonight's elimination will compete next
Tuesday night in the semifinals, where

we'll be celebrating the music of Grammy
and Oscar winner Prince.

That's right. And all of the routines
will be performed to his incredible

catalog of songs.

Julianne, they're almost there. It's
going to be an amazing night of music,

Alfonso. I cannot wait.

All right.

Jordan, let's just start with you.

How much fun was it to partner with my
first champion, Apollo?

I do have to say he is pretty sweet.

But I definitely thank you, Julian, for
allowing me to take him.

I do feel territorial.

All right. Now, Elaine, Rashad got a 10
in his quick step the first time. So how

did that go into it? Did you have
confidence?

I have confidence with him.

That's right. All right. Well, Derek,
which couple gets the judge's bonus

points?

The winner.

of the relay dance is Jordan and Apollo.

So that means that Jordan and Ezra will
have two bonus points added to their

total for the night. What does that mean
to you, Jordan? It means everything.

And honestly, thank you guys so much.
This was an honor. So Team USA.

You still have to vote to send your
favorite to next week's semifinals.

Alfonso. All right. Thanks, Julianne.

Next up in the relay dance round, Dylan
and Daniela versus Andy and Emma. We'll

reveal their champion partners when we
come back live.

Oh, the cup. in his fears tonight. We've
already seen one exciting relay dance.

Let's welcome the couples in this next
matchup. Dylan and Daniela versus Andy

and Emma.

And replacing those pros are the
champions of season 20 and season 29,

actor and singer Rumor Willis and the
Bachelorette star Caitlin Bristow.

Here's how they train.

You've got to be on your best behavior
because the first time you're dancing

with somebody else. You're the one
that's leaving me with a sitter.

I'm Andy.

It's a little intimidating.

You know, somebody didn't want a mirror
ball.

How long has it been since your season?
That was five years ago.

Have you danced since? No.

Hello.

This is going to be epic.

I love rumor.

You're friends with my brother. Yeah. I
feel like I have a head start.

When did you do this show?

Ten years ago.

We are dancing a Viennese waltz to Earns
It by The Weeknd.

Sexy! She won't let me be sexy. Yes.
Well, I will. She says America can't

it. I did that song to a Viennese waltz.
Did you really? Yes. It's Dylan Efron

and Ruma Willis. Ruma Willis. Wow.

We got Andy.

And Caitlin Bristow. She's really good.

Gotta do some cardio.

It's been a minute.

The hunkiness category, Dylan and Rumor
have us beat.

Yoink.

What's that?

Yoink. But I can sell it better than he
does, so we'll see what wins out.

We've got to find that right hand. Yeah.

Danny's short. As soon as Rumor's there,
it's like, oh, I can bring my chest up,

and it feels really natural.

Yeah. I don't think I've danced
competitively since season 20, but what

changed is I'm going to win.

No biscuit feet, baby.

One, two. Oh, sorry, sorry. I would like
to win this relay. I want to do it for

America, and I want to do it for Andy.
Game on.

Yes! This is the dance to get to the
semifinals. I'm leaving it all out

Good. You're going to kill it, Dylan.

Wheelie, rotate, yes!

I don't want to go.

I want to stick around.

You are killing it. Oh, thank you.

Dancing the Viennese Wolf Relay.

It's Dylan Ephron and Ruma Willis.

versus Andy Richter and Caitlin Bristow.

You make it look like magic on you.

I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you.

I'm never confused.

Hey, I'm so used to being you.

You're perfect.

Always worth it.

You deserve it.

just like that. Close it up. All right.

Tom, you're up first.

Well,

first of all, Andy, that was Ab Fab. It
was.

And Rumor, it's so great to see you. I
have to tell you, one of the highlights

for me of your season was meeting your
dad.

And I just want to send my warm wishes
to you, your dad, and your whole family.

You guys, it was like a massive
entertainment experience. That was

I mean, rumor, Dylan, you two literally,
you were making music.

There were like two finely tuned
instruments in perfect harmony. I don't

who the tuner is, by the way.

Andy! You wanted to distract me, you
succeeded.

This is going to go viral.

It really is.

All right, carry on.

You two, they're magic. I mean, magic.
There's just the poetry, the way you

dance, the chemistry, all of that was
fantastic.

And you, sir, what's up with the sex
appeal today?

You're a give it, give it, give it.

But, Terry, and I'm not joking. Like,
okay, forget the shirt. No, seriously.

I'm not speaking from a woman's point of
view. No, wait, hold on. I've got to

say this because you deserve this. You
are sexy tonight.

You are sexy beast.

Go ahead, go ahead. No, I just, I've
never seen abdominal.

muscles wrinkled before but there you go
something new i can say that they

haven't already said you know dylan and
rumor you guys look like you've been

dancing together forever it looked
beautiful and andy my friend that was so

and entertaining but again but you you
were doing it you know what i mean like

you were like ah And, yeah, it was fun,
but it was good.

It was good.

Well done.

And, Caitlin, it was great to see you
out there killing it, too. All right.

giving you the love. Head on up to
Julianne in the skybox.

It wouldn't be a party without the best
musicians in the business, our band, our

singers, and our music director.

It's Ray 2 Live.

Happy 20th birthday, Ray.

Julianne. And Ray does not like a day
over 19, Alfonso.

Get over here with those abs, Andy.

Oh, come on. Get in there. All right,
Dylan, rumor first of all. How did it

to dance with the iconic rumor?

Oh, she picked up right where she left
off. She learned it so much faster than

would have. It was insane.

You're amazing.

And Andy, how do you think America is
going to react to your sexy Andy abs?

I think it's going to sell a lot of T
-shirts. Yes.

And it was so good to see you out there.
You absolutely crushed it.

Daniela, how hard is it on the
sidelines?

I love it because I literally am like a
proud mom standing on the side. I was so

proud tonight. Like, it made me want to
cry, honestly.

Amazing. All right. Well, Bruno, which
couple gets the judge's bonus points?

Well, the winner of the relay dance.

is... Dylan and Roma!

All right, so that means that Dylan and
Daniela will have two bonus points added

to their scores for the night. Of
course, each couple wants both from you.

Voting closes shortly after the final
competitive dance. Alfonso. All right.

Thanks, Julianne. There's one more relay
dance to go before tonight's

elimination. Robert and Whitney and Alex
and Val will vie for the bonus points

with their returning champions next
live.

Welcome back to our 20th birthday. Here
are the couples in the final relay

dance. It's Robert and Whitney versus
Alex and Val. And replacing those

pros are the champions of season 32 and
season 33, Marvel star Sochi

Gomez and Bachelor star Joey Grazade.

All right, let's see our final couple in
training.

You want to see who your dance partner
is? So badly.

He brings so much energy.

It's been like two years.

I'm a little rusty. I'm nervous.

This guy just won't leave.

Joey was just on last season, so he's
pretty fresh off the dance floor. This

going to be a good partnership.

Dance with me tonight by Olly Murs. I've
never danced to Jive before.

I did a backflip. Do you want to flip
me? I'm willing to be flipped. I'm

All right. Robert Irwin with Sochi
Gomez.

Your old partner.

Alex Earl and Joey Grazadeh. Girl, we
got to bring it. Yeah, we got to bring

Down up.

Down up. The advantage that we have is
100 % energy.

Down,

toss. How does your foot not hit me in
the face?

It won't. I am willing to take whatever
risk.

Here we go.

Oh. Did he hit your face?

A little.

She'll survive.

Four, five, six. Yes. Good, good, good.
I hope to never be the reason that

Robert does not win.

That would stop.

Here, there. I want Alex and Val to get
into the semifinals. You guys look great

together. I just need to make sure I
stop hitting Alex in the face.

You okay?

This is the last dance before the
semifinals, so I want to prove I can

my own and do it without Val.

I don't like that. I don't want to keep
doing that. This is our ticket to the

semifinals. All right, Robert, we get
it. We have no other option but to get

this right.

Oh! Oh.

Are you okay?

Yep. I'm fine. There's just, like, blood
dripping down my throat.

Dancing the Jive Relay.

It's Robert Irwin and Sochi Gomez versus
Alex Earl and Joey Grazabel.

On the floor, up and close, getting lost
in it. I won't give up without a fight.

I just wanna, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, baby.

I just want you to dance with me
tonight.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, baby. Getting
sweaty, hot and heavy in the crowd now.

Loosen up and let your hands go
downtown.

Go with it, girl. Yeah, just blow your
eyes.

I just want you to dance with me
tonight.

Everybody, everybody come on now.

I just want you to dance with me
tonight.

Yes!

Robert and Sochi and Alice and Joey with
a dive relay.

Wow, the pros are in here. That was the
final dance. Voting will be closing

soon.

Okay, you guys.

Wow, Bruno. I'm sorry, I have to say.

The standard this season is outstanding.

It's not really like watching F1,
Ferrari versus McLaren, because

did was very good in very different
ways. I cannot fault anything. It's

question of taste, really, because what
you did was brilliant.

Absolutely, absolutely.

Carrie Anne.

Okay, you know what? Does anyone else
love this challenge?

Oh, yeah.

I love seeing you guys, like, the little
birdies floating the nest and on your

own doing well. You both did really
good. Sochi looks so serious.

I was like, I'm going to kiss someone
else. You both did great. This is a

hard one, especially because it's boy
and girl opposite. And, yeah, it's hard

compare. So we'll see. Yeah, yeah.
That's called a champion stare right

It was a champion stare. All right,
Derek.

Well, first of all, I love the irony of
the fact that Val trained both of these

ladies. I think it's incredible. You did
a great job, Val. Well done, Val. You

did a great job.

Well done.

Echoing what they said. It was amazing.
By the way, Robert and Xochitl, the

chemistry? Excuse me.

Excuse me.

It was so wonderful. It was so pure. It
was so fun, joyful.

Alex and Joey.

This is a hard one, guys. I have no
idea.

All right, Tom. All right, you guys were
great. But in my last comments as a

judge, I want to talk to the network.

This show is setting ratings records
again. So next season, bring back the

results show. Let the whole country
vote.

Let everyone vote. Let everybody vote.

Our nation observes Veteran Day. We want
to give our sincere thanks to all those

past and present who have sacrificed so
much for our freedom. We appreciate your

service. Julianne.

Thanks, Alfonso, and thank you,
veterans.

Wow, wow, wow. Come on up here.

All right, let's start with Alex.

How different was it dancing with Joey
versus Val?

it was a little different at first
definitely got a few punches to the face

but it was it was great hi um and yeah i
mean it's crazy i

didn't mean to hit her in the face okay
i didn't mean to i'm sorry I think it

turned out great. It was great. It was
worth it.

But seriously, I feel like Val really
has taught me so much this season and

really prepared me to go out there and
know what I should or shouldn't be

So it was weird, but it felt good. It
felt good. And Robert, you know Sochi

Val's partner. So did this bring out
some competition knowing that you were

against Alex?

It was wild. It's really crazy. But
honestly, we just had too much fun in

rehearsal.

I mean, I kind of felt bad. Whitney, you
really had your work cut out for you.

I love it. Well, you know what? Let's
get to it. Carrie Ann, which couple gets

the judges' points tonight?

Okay, well, I honestly think this one
was the toughest one to decide.

So the winner of the relay dance is
Robert and Sochi.

So that means that Robert and Whitney
will have two bonus points added to

first round scores.

All of our couples still need votes from
you to dance in the semifinals.

Wow.

Thanks, Julianne. Let's take a look at
the final leaderboard with the bonus

points added in. At the top.

It's a three -way tie with Dylan and
Daniela, Robert and Whitney, Whitney and

Mark with 42, and at the bottom, it's
Andy and Emma with 29.

Now, here are all the voting details for
all of our couples. Complete voting

information can be found on ABC .com.
Even with the bonus points, no one is

guaranteed a place in the semifinals.
There are only two weeks left in the

competition, and your votes mean the
most ever.

We will combine... the judges' scores
with your votes and reveal who is going

the semifinals and who is not when we
come back live.

Welcome back.

Okay, you at home gave us the best
birthday present ever. Tonight we

the most votes.

now closed, and here are the results.

Good luck to all of you.

We've combined the judges' scores from
tonight with your live votes. Now, in no

particular order, let's find out which
couples will dance in the semifinals and

who will be going home tonight.

The first couple who is dancing in the
semifinals is...

Whitney and Mark!

The next semifinalists are... Dylan

and Daniela!

And joining them in the semifinals
are...

No particular order. The next couple who
has made it to the semifinals is...

Robert and Whitney.

Well, not necessarily the bottom three.
Two of these remaining couples are safe.

The other had the lowest combined total
of judges' scores and viewer votes from

tonight and will be leaving right now.
It's time for the final result.

Elaine and Alan.

Andy and Emma.

Jordan and Ezra. Based on the
combination of the judges' scores and

votes, the couple going home is...

Andy and Emma.

Andy, Emma, please join us for a final
moment.

We did.

Come on down.

The people's princess.

The people's princess.

Andy.

What has this competition meant to you?

I've said it. I've said it a bunch. It's
changed my life. I'm a different person

because of this show and because of this
woman right here.

None of this would have happened without
her.

She knew how to use me. We created a
thing together, and it was just TikToks

dancing.

And, you know, and it exploded. It's
crazy. So it's been wonderful. And I

certainly feel like a winner. So I'm not
worried. Absolutely. We love you, Andy.

We love you guys.

And special thanks to Tom Bergeron. It
was wonderful having you back in the

ballroom. We love you, Tom.

Let's have another hand.

For Andy and Emma, you can hear their
exclusive first full interview Thursday

our official podcast.

We'll be back next Tuesday with the
semifinals and Prince Night. We'll see

on ABC and Disney+. Starting right now
on ABC, the Golden Girls' 40 Years of

Laughter and Friendship. And our
thoughts are with the friends at Jimmy

Live. Rest in peace, Lito. Good night!