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On Tuesday, October 22, Dancing with the Stars season 33 returned for episode 6, a highly anticipated Disney Night special.
The evening featured specially curated routines to beloved Disney songs, with the remaining duos giving their all to avoid elimination. After a night of memorable performances, team dances, and critique from the judges, it was time for one pair to be sent home.
Phaedra Parks and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated after landing in the bottom three alongside Stephen Nedoroscik & Rylee Arnold and Jenn Tran & Sasha Farber.
What happened on Dancing with the Stars: Disney Night?
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Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars brought some impressive routines to the ballroom, with each pair dancing to iconic songs from Disney movies.
The episode opened with a group number featuring the professional dancers, troupe members, hosts, and a special guest appearance from Michael James Scott of Aladdin on Broadway.
The competition then kicked off with individual routines, followed by the much-anticipated team dances, where the remaining stars split into two groups to perform a synchronized routine for extra points.
Each couple brought their best effort to the dance floor, with standout performances like Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong's Paso Doble to We Own the Night from Zombies 2 and Danny Amendola and Witney Carson's Jazz to Bye Bye Bye from Deadpool & Wolverine.
Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy’s performance on Dancing with the Stars
Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a Jazz routine to Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians. Val, dressed as a Dalmatian, added a playful touch to their performance, but Phaedra struggled with timing and made several mistakes throughout the routine. She often had to look at Val for guidance, which detracted from her overall performance.
Derek Hough praised the devilishly delightful concept and said the dance felt like a Broadway show, but he critiqued the partner sections, pointing out that they lacked smooth transitions.
Bruno Tonioli noted that Phaedra was on point in the slower sections, but agreed with Derek that there were issues during the partner work. Carrie Ann Inaba complimented Val’s choreography but emphasized that Phaedra needed to exaggerate her movements to stand out.
The couple received a score of 24/30 from the judges, which ultimately placed them in the bottom three, where they were eliminated from the competition.
Remaining contestants on Dancing with the Stars
Here’s a quick recap of the notable performances from Dancing with the Stars' Disney Night:
Stephen Nedoroscik & Rylee Arnold performed a Charleston to A Star is Born from Hercules. While their double cartwheel impressed, the judges noted issues with timing, earning them a score of 24/30.
Jenn Tran & Sasha Farber danced a Rumba to Kiss the Girl from The Little Mermaid. While praised for confidence, the couple was critiqued for lacking Latin motion, scoring 24/30.
Joey Fatone & Jenna Johnson brought energy with their Samba to Trashin' the Camp from Tarzan, receiving positive feedback from the judges and scoring 25/30.
Chandler Kinney & Brandon Armstrong wowed with their Paso Doble to We Own the Night from Zombies 2, earning high praise and a score of 27/30.
Ilona Maher & Alan Bersten performed a Jazz routine to Surface Pressure from Encanto. Ilona’s performance was commended, but the judges urged her to show more depth, giving her a score of 25/30.
Danny Amendola & Witney Carson performed a viral-worthy Jazz to Bye Bye Bye from Deadpool & Wolverine, earning 27/30.
Dwight Howard & Daniella Karagach delivered a Tango to When Can I See You Again from Wreck-It Ralph, which was described as fun, though not technically perfect, scoring 24/30.
The evening also included the exciting return of the team dances. Team Goofs, featuring Ilona, Chandler, Joey, and Jenn, delivered a more synchronized performance than Team Roar, comprising Dwight, Stephen, Phaedra, and Danny, earning a higher score of 27/30 compared to 24/30.
'Halloween Nightmares Night,' the next episode of Dancing with the Stars will air on Tuesday. October 29 at 8 pm ET.
