In the Tuesday, October 31 episode of the long-running dancing competition show, celebrity dancers celebrated Halloween by hitting the ballroom in spooky makeup and costumes.
- Oct 31, 2023
AceShowbiz - "Dancing with the Stars" moved from the emotional "Most Memorable Year" night to the terrifying "Monster Night". In the Tuesday, October 31 episode, celebrity dancers celebrated Halloween by hitting the ballroom in spooky makeup and costumes. Niecy Nash-Betts joined Bruno Tonioli, Derek Hough and Carrie Ann Inaba as a guest judge.
Kicking off the Halloween night were Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach, who opted to dance a Contemporary. Bruno called the routine a mini gothic drama, but pointed out that something went wrong with the lift. Niecy, meanwhile, loved how everything was connected the whole time. Carrie Ann said it was amazing, but noted that Jason wasn't grounded like he usually was. The pair got 36 out of 40.
Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber followed it up with a Paso Doble. Niecy said the energy was great, but it could have had a little more grace. Bruno loved it, saying that the Paso Doble had a content to it. Derek echoed the sentiment, but he noticed a few mistakes. Alyson got 29 out of 40.
Later, Xochitl Gomez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy hit the ballroom to dance a Contemporary. Bruno was totally impressed that he said it could be pitched as a movie. Carrie Ann also loved the storytelling, adding that Xochitl was like an amazing aerialist. Derek said he got goosebumps, and Niecy also praised Xochitl. The judges gave the pair 37 out of 40.
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold, meanwhile, chose to dance an Argentine Tango that night. Bruno praised Harry for working hard and said that his musicality got better. Carrie Ann told him to be more full-bodied, while Derek urged Harry to enhance his movements. The dancers got 28 out of 40.
Dancing a Viennese Waltz were Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd. Derek thought that the routine lacked choreography as the characters took over. Niecy said Barry had gorgeous footwork, adding that it was a passionate dance. Carrie Ann loved how Barry connected to the dance and used the whole space of the dance floor. The judges gave them 31 out of 40.
Up next, Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov danced an Argentine Tango. Niecy dubbed it a beautiful performance. Bruno, meanwhile, thanked them for performing such an authentic Argentine Tango. Carrie Ann told Ariana that she had what it took to be a winner, while Derek called the routine slinky and seductive. The couple got 37 out of 40.
Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong then performed a Paso Doble. It was a lethal Paso Doble. Carrie Ann thought her strength was her spark. Derek, meanwhile, raved about Lele's power and attack, though it lacked refinement. The judges gave them 33 out of 40.
Performing next were Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater, who hit the dance floor to dance an Argentine Tango. Derek said his upper body was strong, but he needed to improve his legs. As for Bruno, he complimented his power. Mauricio earned 31 out of 40.
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev danced a Jive for Halloween night. Derek called it beautiful, but he wanted her to attack more. Niecy said Charity lacked power, while Bruno thought it was spooky fun. The judges gave Charity 35 out of 40.
It was time to reveal the results. Charity, Xochitl, Ariana, Jason, Lele and Barry were safe. Alyson, Harry and Mauricio were the bottom three. One of them had to be eliminated and the one going home on "Monster Night" was Mauricio!
