Surprise Elimination Shocks ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on Rock & Roll Night
El-Balad’s latest coverage of “Dancing with the Stars” highlights a surprising twist during Rock & Roll Night, where the competition saw a shocking elimination. The remaining couples took to the floor to deliver performances inspired by classic rock hits in tribute to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Special Guest Judge Joins the Panel
Flavor Flav, an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, graced this episode as a guest judge. He joined the established panel of Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli, bringing excitement to the judging process.
Celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers
The show also paid homage to the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrating their recent World Series victory. The dance troupe dazzled the audience in Dodger blue attire, performing to Randy Newman’s famous anthem “I Love L.A.” This song is notably played at Dodger Stadium following every team win.
Couples Take on the Dance Floor
The eight couples showcased their talents through a variety of dance styles including:
- Paso Doble
- Jive
- Contemporary
- Viennese Waltz
- Jazz
Additionally, the competitors participated in a team challenge that featured live musical performances from renowned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bands, Chicago and Kool and the Gang. Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough also joined in the festive spirit.
Judges’ Scoreboard Overview
The performances were met with enthusiasm, and the judges awarded scores as follows:
| Couple | Score |
|---|---|
| Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas | 79 |
| Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa | 78 |
| Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy | 77 |
| Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach | 76 |
| Robert Irwin and Witney Carson | 76 |
| Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten | 75 |
| Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov | 74 |
| Andy Richter and Emma Slater | 68 |
Emotional Elimination
Despite a solid performance, actress Danielle Fishel and her partner Pasha Pashkov were ultimately eliminated from the competition. Fishel reflected on her experience, stating, “Making it eight weeks with this type of competition feels great. I had so much fun every single week.”
Looking Ahead
The next episode of “Dancing with the Stars” will mark the show’s 20th anniversary with an all-star celebration rich in dance and entertainment.
