Dancing with the Stars season 33: What to expect during Dedication Night

Dancing With The Stars returns on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for Week 5 with the theme 'Dedication Night.' The celebrities will perform routines that pay tribute to significant people or institutions that have influenced their lives. The episode will air at 8 pm ET on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu and ABC.com.

Last week, the competition saw a dramatic double elimination, sending two duos home: Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart, as well as Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater.

Only nine pairs now survive in the competition. As a special highlight, Derek and Hayley Hough will take the floor together, marking Hayley’s return after recovering from multiple brain surgeries.

Former pro dancer Mark Ballas will also join as a guest judge, bringing excitement to the show.

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Dancing with the Stars: Dedication Night

During Dedication Night, the remaining pairs will take on various dance styles as they perform to songs that hold personal significance.

These performances are expected to be deeply emotional as contestants use their dances to honor loved ones or meaningful experiences.

Every pair will be able to express their homage uniquely thanks to the episode's diverse dancing styles, which include Viennese waltz, rumba, and contemporary.

With a nearly flawless score of 70/80, Joey Graziadei and his partner Jenna Johnson finished the night at the top of the podium last week.

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong came in right after them with 69/80. As the competition intensifies, both teams will be trying to maintain their momentum.

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Full list of songs and dances for Week 5

Here’s what to expect from each duo during Dedication Night on Dancing With The Stars:

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson – Contemporary to Unsteady (Erich Lee Gravity Remix) by X Ambassadors. Dedication: former NCAA head football coach Mike Leach.

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson – Viennese Waltz to Lose Control by Teddy Swims. Dedication: Joey’s fiancée, Kelsey Anderson.

Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach – Rumba to Shoot For The Stars by Dwight Howard. Dedication: Dwight’s children.

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong – Contemporary to I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack. Dedication: Chandler’s mother.

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten – Rumba to My Way by Yseult. Dedication: Ilona’s U.S. women’s national rugby sevens team.

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko – Salsa to Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William. Dedication: Brooks’ sisters.

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold – Argentine Tango to Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes. Dedication: men’s gymnastics.

Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy – Rumba to Because You Loved Me by Céline Dion. Dedication: Phaedra’s mother.

Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber – Foxtrot to The Archer by Taylor Swift. Dedication: Taylor Swift.

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Recap of the previous episode

In last week’s episodes on October 8, contestants took the stage to perform iconic Hair Metal songs, featuring hits from Aerosmith, Whitesnake, and Twisted Sister.

The night began with a grand opening number to KISS’ Rock and Roll All Nite, with guest judge Gene Simmons.

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What lies ahead

As Dancing With The Stars continues, the competition is expected to become even more intense, with frontrunners like Joey Graziadei and Chandler Kinney battling it out for the top spot.

Viewers can expect high stakes during Dedication Night, as each pair shares a personal story through their dance performances in Dancing With The Stars.

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Dancing With The Stars airs every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on ABC and Disney+, with streaming available on Hulu and ABC.com the following day.