On just the second week of competition, our baby-deer celebtestants are being forced to learntwoseparate routines.
Why, Tom Bergeron, why?
Some of these celebrities must be shaking in their dance shoes and not in the good way.
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On this first of two nights of competition (and two eliminations!
), our thirteen couples will all be dancing routines in ballroom styles.
Its time to class up this joint!
It takes some people the entire season to figure that out!
Debbie decides to hop on.
Shes not using her physical issues as a crutch; she is doing the damn thing.
Brunos critique is something we already know: Debbie and Alans chemistry is palpable.
Why did it take so long to make Alan a pro partner?
He is the cutest.
Debbie is cool, too.
We all could use a real lady like Nana to teach us her lady ways.
Thats a make-or-break lesson onDWTS.
And both Len and Tom are proud that Nikki was able to keep her head up throughout.
I would, however, like to buy Marks butterfly bow tie.
Costumes and sets aside, the dance is charming.
However, they do deliberately break hold, which in the quickstep is a big no-no.
She doesnt want to be laughed out of the ballroom.
The good news is that she is much more relaxed and fluid in her elegant tango.
The bad news is: Shes still not great.
The other bad news is: Green velvet tuxedos dont win you judges points.
Carrie Ann and Bruno saw improvement from last week, but the guy still reads pretty stiff.
Per Carrie Ann, Nick needs to work on rounding out his shapes.
Smooth it out, buddy.
Bruno rightly calls out the bit of Charleston Emma threw in at the end as a highlight.
Look at those kicks!
The dance is entertaining and he has good musicality.
If nothing else, Drew understands that Mark Ballas Face is a real thing and that it wins Mirrorballs.
Bless Tom for forcing Mark to give a demonstration.
Vanessa stops crying over her husband long enough to give her all to this fun number.
So, theres that.
Then Vanessa starts crying again.
Dance does strange things to people.
Its a joy to watch someone who loves what theyre doing so much.
Even with an old back injury as an obstacle, Frankie is doing everything he can to stay competitive.
His tango with Witney is just that.
The choreography is bonkers good, and Frankie has so much confidence out there on the floor.
Its crisp and intense and honestly, he and Witney are the perfect pairing.
Len finds it a little over-aggressive but could Len just get over it, kindly?
Team Franney Pack (!)
This is the same style of dance Nick and Peta just did to a Barry Manilow song.
The style is versatile, what can I say?
Last week, Sashas nerves got the best of her and she ended up looking pretty lost.
This weeks Viennese waltz is all about emoting.
Its such an improvement!
It is glamorous, sexy, and Sasha seems much more confident.
Len gives Gleb some words about his choreography, but Carrie Ann thought the routine really highlighted Sashas strengths.
You cant c’mon everyone.
Although, with all of Lens griping, he still gives the couple a decent score.
I mean, how does anyone compete with this?
Victoria is a natural out there, giving Turtleneck Val a run for his money.
Honestly, I feel like Val wearing a turtleneck is a personal affront to me.
Where is the blazer, no shirt, Val?
LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO, VAL.
Wardrobe rage aside, this tango is intense, but, like, in a fun way.
Victoria is having the time of her life and it shows.
Carrie Ann cannot get enough of the girls technique.
She is precise, moves with intent, and serves some real face.
Victoria is on a real upward trajectory.
His frame is off, and his movements are small.
They are both feeling the pressure that comes with sitting on top of the leaderboard so early.
They need to prove it wasnt a fluke.
Its definitely not, although this Viennese waltz is less affecting than their previous routine.
Criticism aside, the pair still land on top of the leaderboard this week.
There always has to be a first, and season 25s first eliminated couple isBarbara and Keo.
Barbara seems torn up over her experience ending so quickly.
She had a great time, and Keo got a great velvet tux out of the whole thing.
We are all winners onDancing With the Stars.
