The new episode of the hit dancing competition show sees the celebrity dancers hitting the ballroom to celebrate their life-changing experiences on the 'Most Memorable Year Night'.
- Oct 25, 2023
AceShowbiz - The new episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 32 would bring the viewers to tears. Airing on Tuesday, October 24, the episode saw the celebrity dancers celebrating their life-changing experiences on the "Most Memorable Year Night".
Kicking off the night, Mira Sorvino and Gleb Savchenko took the stage to dance a "Contemporary". She chose 2004 as her most memorable year, noting that it was the year her daughter was born. The actress also made her daughter part of the routine. Derek Hough said it was joyful, while Bruno Tonioli loved the mirror images. The pair got 22 out of 30.
Following it up were Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov. Dancing a Viennese Waltz, Ariana picked 2023 as her memorable year considering the drama surrounding her after her ex Tom Sandoval's affair with their "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Raquel Leviss was exposed. Carrie Ann Inaba loved the energy, but she noticed that Ariana had issues with tempo. Derek, meanwhile, said she connected to the dance beautifully. Ariana received 24 out of 30.
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev, meanwhile, hit the ballroom to dance a Contemporary. Charity dedicated the routine to celebrate the year of 2022, when she broke up with a toxic ex which eventually led her to star on "The Bachelorette". Derek praised her strength and bravery in her dance, while Bruno said that she expressed the feeling of wanting freedom in her routine. The judges gave Charity 28 out of 30.
Next up were Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber, who opted for Viennese Waltz. Alyson picked 2003, the year she got married to her husband Alexis Denisof. Derek commented on her frame and timing. Bruno said he could feel the love in her routine, but he noticed some foot problems. Alyson got 21 out of 30.
Dancing a Contemporary were Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold. Harry made use of the routine to celebrate the year of 2020 because it was the first time he faced fame. Bruno said Harry looked stiff and it lacked musicality. Echoing the sentiment, Carrie Ann said that he performed better last week. The judges gave Harry 18 out of 30.
Later, former pros Kym Herjavec, Anna Trebunskaya, Karina Smirnoff, Edyta Sliwinska, Tony Dovolani, Louis van Amstel, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Mark Ballas returned to the ballroom to deliver a touching tribute to late judge Len Goodman. They danced to "Moon River" in a routine which was choreographed by Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson.
The performance resumed with Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach's Quickstep routine. The singer opted to commemorate 1999, the year where he decided to pursue a career in music. Derek raved about the footwork and his frame. Bruno called it light, bright and effortless. Jason got 27 out of 30.
Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong danced a Contemporary, which was inspired by the year of 2020. It was when Lele made a docuseries about mental health as she suffers from OCD, anxiety and Tourette's. Derek told Lele that she improved day by day. Carrie Ann, on the other hand, said it was her best dance so far. The pair got 24 out of 30.
Later, Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy danced a Viennese Waltz. Her most memorable moment was 2021, when she welcomed her baby. It was such an incredible performance with Bruno calling her a marvelous princess. Derek praised her for her youthful charm, though she still had maturity in her movement. Xochitl got 28 out of 30.
As for Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater, they celebrated the year of 1996, when he got into real estate after losing his job, in a Contemporary routine. Carrie Ann said they looked in sync and the performance was beautiful. Bruno said he could see that Mauricio went all out for his dance, adding that it was true and honest. The judges gave him 24 out of 30.
Rounding out the night were Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd. They danced a Paso Doble as Barry picked 1968 as his most memorable year. He said it was when he hit it big with "The Brady Bunch". Derek called it a redemption dance, and Bruno said it was flawless. Carrie Ann added that the performance made her happy. Barry earned 24 out of 30.
It was time to reveal the results. Ariana, Barry, Lele, Mauricio, Xochitl, Charity and Jason were safe. Mira, Alyson and Harry were on the chopping block as they were the bottom three. The celebrity contestant who was sent home that night was Mira Sorvino!
