“Dancing With the Stars” Celebrates Monster Night in Spooktacular Halloween Episode
Los Angeles, CA – The Halloween episode of “Dancing With the Stars” is always a crowd-favorite, and this year was no exception. The contestants pulled out all the stops for Monster Night, delivering both solo routines and a thrilling group marathon.
One standout performance came from Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber, who embraced the Halloween theme by channeling Hannigan’s iconic role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Dressed as a vampire, Hannigan dedicated her passionate paso doble to her loyal fans who have supported her throughout the years, despite the SAG-AFTRA strike preventing her from mentioning the show by name.
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy wowed the judges with their captivating contemporary routine. However, their performance ended on a worrisome note as Chmerkovskiy carried Gomez off the dance floor due to an apparent injury. Showing true determination, Gomez pushed through the pain and received an impressive score of 37 out of 40. She returned for the second round, ready to fight for the top spot.
On a different note, Harry Jowsey struggled with low scores from the judges and negative comments on social media. Feeling humiliated, Jowsey expressed his frustration to his partner, Rylee Arnold. In an effort to boost their spirits, Arnold enlisted the help of her sister, former pro dancer Lindsay Arnold. Together, they aimed to lift Jowsey’s confidence and improve his performance.
During the suspenseful Monster-thon, all the pairs danced simultaneously in the ballroom. The first duos eliminated from the marathon received one bonus point, while the winners, Gomez and Chmerkovskiy, were awarded five bonus points. As the evening came to a close, Gomez and Chmerkovskiy found themselves at the top of the leaderboard, while Jowsey and Arnold remained at the bottom.
In a surprising twist, the judges’ scores did not determine the fate of the contestants. Ultimately, it was the viewers’ votes that held the power. Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater, despite their efforts, were unfortunately eliminated from the competition.
As “Dancing With the Stars” continues, fans eagerly await the next exhilarating episode, filled with dazzling performances and unexpected twists.