"Well deserved" — Dancing with the Stars fans cheer as Chandler and Brandon get two perfect scores

Dancing with the Stars aired its latest episode on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The six remaining pairs returned to the ballroom to celebrate the show's 500th episode. To honor the feat, each dancing duo had to choose one memorable performance from the past 32 seasons and recreate it with their unique interpretation.

Besides the weekly dance, the celebrities and their professional dance partners also had to participate in an instant dance challenge in which they had to prepare a routine five minutes before performing it live. The contestants aimed to put their best foot forward and leave a lasting impression on the audience so close to the finish line.

Although each pair attempted to captivate the judges, one stood out. Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong became the season's first duo to score perfect scores for both their performances. For their weekly challenge Chandler and Brandon performed Argentine Tango, whereas for their instant routine, they were given the Cha Cha style.

Dancing with the Stars fans applauded their feat. They took to X to compliment Chandler's acheivement, claiming she deserved the scores.

"60 for Chandler & Brandon!! Well deserved," a fan wrote.

"TWO PERFECT SCORES!! FINALLY redemption for Chandler and Brandon!!" another fan commented.

"Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong with the double perfect scores tonight!!!!" a netizen tweeted.

Dancing with the Stars fans were thrilled to see Chandler get two perfect scores in one night.

"TWO PERFECT SCORES IN ONE NIGHT FOR CHANDLER AND BRANDON THIS WAS THE MOST DESERVED," a user reacted.

"pulling a perfect score with a routine that they choreographed in 5 minutes chandler and brandon you will ALWAYS be famous!!!" a person commented.

"CHANDLER AND BRANDON JUST GOT ANOTHER PERFECT SCORE. The mirrorball winner is so clear I’m so up…" another fan wrote.

"All 10s for the weekly dance and all 10s for the instant dance- CHANDLER AND BRANDON THE PEOPLE YOU ARE YALL ARE ICONIC," one user posted.

Other Dancing with the Stars fans praised their impromptu choreography for the instant dance challenge.

"They made it up at the end, too??!! WOW. I'm so happy for Chandler and Brandon. They deserve it all!" a person reacted.

"Learning the song and having to fit to it in 5 minutes is already insane FIGURING OUT YOUR LAST EIGHT WHILE YOURE CHANGING IS F**KING INSANE brandon and chandler i love you," another netizen commented.

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Dancing with the Stars: Chandler and Brandon recreate Derek and Kellie Pickler's season 16 performance

For their weekly dance, Chandler and her prefessional dance partner, Brandon reimagined Derek Hough and Kellie Pickler's season 16 Argentine Tango to Para Te by Appart.

Chandler said that it was "a big risk" to perform Derek's routine in front of him, however, she was determined to "kill it and leave it all on the floor." The judges and the audience were wowed by Chandler's sharp movements. The Dancing with the Stars contestant performed a split onstage, flaunting her abilities.

While reviewing her act, Derek confessed that he preferred Chandler's recreation of his performance, applauding the Disney star's skills. Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba stated that Chandler was one of the most powerful female dancers she had ever seen on the dance floor.

"I'm so grateful for you for showing us this because the world needs powerful women in their strength," she added.

All three judges gave Chandler a 10, earning her the season's first perfect score. For the instant dance challenge, Chandler and Brandon performed the Cha Cha to Charli XCX's Apple. Chandler admitted it was difficult to prepare a routine within the limited time as it tested "all the skills" she had learned so far.

Despite that, she was determined to put her best foot forward. She said:

"I want to get the highest score we possibly can so we can secure our spot in the semi-finals."

The pair managed to deliver a noteworthy performance, impressing the judges and the audience with their impromptu choreography. Derek Hough mentioned that they "ate and left no crumbs." Consequently, the judges gave the couple their second perfect score of the night.

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Dancing with the Stars releases new episodes every Tuesday at 8 pm ET exclusively on ABC.