Dancing With the Stars
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dancing With the Stars faced controversy this week after Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended due to a social media post referencing the Will Smith Oscars slap, leading to Jenna Dewan being paired with Alan Bersten on short notice.
- "Dedication Night" focused on emotional and personal stories behind each dance, highlighting vulnerability and joy, with many contestants dedicating performances to loved ones, which brought a heartfelt atmosphere to the show.
- Ezra Frech received the first perfect 10 of the season for his contemporary dance dedicated to his mother, while Amber Glenn also earned high praise for a raw and powerful contemporary about her mental health journey.
- Jenna Dewan and Alan Bersten impressed with their Viennese Waltz despite limited rehearsal time, and Harry Shum Jr. delivered a graceful foxtrot dedicated to his family, showing growth and healing after recent tensions.
- There was no elimination on Dedication Night, but the upcoming Halloween-themed episode will see two couples sent home, adding increased stakes to the competition moving forward.
