Former 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' star Alfonso Ribeiro delivers a fun jazz that earns a perfect score before Betsey is eliminated in the latest episode of the dancing competition.
- Oct 7, 2014
AceShowbiz - "Dancing with the Stars" cast revisited the most memorable years in their lives in the latest episode airing on Monday, October 6. Len Goodman is still away to do "Strictly Come Dancing" in London, but there's no guest judge as viewers became the fourth judge. Viewers voted on ABC.com live during the routines and the score was added right away after the performance and commentaries from judges.
The first to dance that night was last week's top scorer Janel Parrish with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy. She danced a rumba to commemorate 2002 when she moved from Hawaii to L.A. and when her vocal coach, who was like a second grandmother, passed away. Julianne Hough said, "You performed from your heart. I can tell you worked hard." Bruno Tonioli called her an "exotic angel," but added, "The spins have to be perfected." The actress earned 36 out of 40 points.
Jonathan Bennett picked 2004 as his most memorable year since he landed a role in "Mean Girls" that year. He and pro dancer Allison Holker danced a samba, but Bruno said, "You went wrong - you could never get that easy bounce," and criticized his technique. Carrie Ann Inaba wanted to see "more elegance" and said, "It was very one dimensional." Julianne agreed with her. The actor earned 24 points.
Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani, who were in jeopardy, danced a jive to celebrate 1975, when her daughter Looloo was born. It wasn't great but the judges were full of praises. Carrie Ann gushed, "That was phenomenal, I loved the cartwheel, well done." Julianne added, "It was impressive, every week you come out with such joy." In the end, the score reflected the quality of the performance as Betsey only earned 29 points.
Bethany Mota and Derek Hough danced a rumba to commemorate 2009, the year she she started YouTube. She danced to a live performance by Colbie Caillat. Julianne said the concept was beautiful and moving, but "there wasn't enough Rumba content." Bruno echoed Julianne's comment as saying, "The message was right on the spot. But, in the Rumba there is hip action, it wasn't quite right. Work on those hips." The YouTube vlogger earned 33 points.
Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater were also in jeopardy. They danced a quickstep to celebrate his Daytona 500 win in 2001. At the same time, his mentor Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of that race. Bruno criticized his frame "that wasn't good." Carrie Ann said it "started so strong and then, at the end, it didn't happen." Julianne agreed that "there are moments that are so good and moments that are not." The NASCAR driver earned 25 points.
Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev paid tribute to her father, who was diagnosed with cancer and died in 2003, with her contemporary number. Carrie Ann said the performance touched her heart, and Julianne said she was moved, but added that Lea needed to point her toes more. Bruno dubbed her "an exquisite performer." The actress earned 39 points.
Antonio Sabato Jr. and Cheryl Burke danced a rumba to commemorate 1989, the year he got a big break when starring in a music video with Janet Jackson. Julianne saw an improvement, but added, "There is a space around you that you have to fill up." Bruno agreed with Julianne, while Carrie Ann said he needed to open his chest. The "General Hospital" star earned 29 points.
Tommy Chong and Peta Murgatroyd were in jeopardy and they danced next. He chose 2003 as his memorable year since it's when he went to prison and it made him appreciate his freedom. They danced a jive which Bruno dubbed "good" despite "a couple of mis-steps." Carrie Ann liked his "naturalness" though "there were a lot of mistakes." Julianne said it was not his best dance. The comedian earned 28 points.
Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas danced a samba to commemorate 2012, when "Duck Dynasty" started and her life was flipped upside-down. Carrie Ann called it "the best Samba tonight." Julianne added, "That was the perfect combination of content and concept." The reality TV star earned 37 points.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson danced the last that night and delivered a fun jazz to celebrate his years on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" (1990-1996). The judges praised the performance with Julianne gushing, "Yes, I am so glad that you made us wait for that." He earned a perfect score of 40.
At the end of the episode, it's announced that Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani were eliminated. "Thank you, thank you, thank you," she said upon learning the results. She thanked her partner Tony and her fans, adding, "This has been the best ... It's just been a trip!"
Next week, "DWTS" will bring back the Switch-Up Challenge.
Janel Parrish and Val Chmerkovskiy - Rumba:
Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev - Comtemporary:
Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas - Samba:
Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson - Jazz:
