This week’s episode of Dancing With the Stars was a big celebration as the show marked its 20th anniversary. The ballroom was filled with excitement, familiar faces, and stunning performances. To make the night even more special, former host Tom Bergeron returned as a guest judge, appearing on the show for the first time since his departure in 2020. At the end of the evening, comedian Andy Richter and his partner Emma Slater were sadly eliminated from the competition.
Dancing With the Stars Celebrates 20 Years
The 20th Birthday Party episode featured two rounds of dance performances. In the first round, each couple performed a dance inspired by memorable freestyle routines from past seasons. The second round was the relay dance, where two couples performed to the same song one after the other and the judges picked a winner to award two bonus points. The ballroom was also filled with six former mirrorball champions who danced alongside the current contestants, making the night nostalgic for longtime fans.
Among the highlights of the evening, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson earned the first perfect score of the season with a touching tribute to Robert’s late father, Steve Irwin. Their dance, performed to the same song used by Robert’s sister Bindi in her winning freestyle, moved both the judges and the audience. Dylan Efron, Alix Earle, and Whitney Leavitt also impressed the judges by earning perfect 40/40 scores, showing how competitive the season has become.
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In the relay rounds, Robert and his partner won extra points, along with Dylan and Jordan Chiles, further boosting their positions on the leaderboard. After the scores were combined, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, and Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach all tied for the top spot with 42 points each. Unfortunately, Andy Richter and Emma Slater ended up at the bottom with 29 points and were eliminated from the competition.
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With only two weeks left in the season, fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming Prince Night, which will serve as the semi-final, followed by a three-hour grand finale on November 25. As Dancing With the Stars celebrates two decades of entertainment, the show continues to prove why it remains one of television’s most loved reality competitions.
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