In the new episode of the dancing competition show, the celebrity contestants hit the ballroom to dance to songs from famous Disney properties in honor of the Mouse House's 100th anniversary.
- Oct 18, 2023
AceShowbiz - "Dancing with the Stars" celebrated Disney's huge milestone in the Tuesday, October 17 episode. Instead of the usual "Disney Night", the celebrity contestants took the ballroom to dance to songs from famous Disney properties on "Disney100 Night" in honor of the Mouse House's 100th anniversary.
Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater kicked off the night with a Paso Doble while donning costumes from 1940's "Fantasia". Derek Hough praised Mauricio's frame and called the routine fantastic. Bruno Tonioli, meanwhile, said that Mauricio polished the dance floor to perfection. Carrie Ann Inaba added that she could see Mauricio's improvement day by day. The judges gave him 19 out of 30.
Following it up, Mira Sorvino transformed into Cinderella while dancing a Waltz alongside her partner Gleb Savchenko. Bruno dubbed it "elegant and soft." Carrie Ann agreed, noting that Mira looked freer and gave queen energy. Derek thought it was clean, classic and care-free. Mira received 21 out of 30.
Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd opted for the "Lady and the Tramp" theme for their Jazz routine. Carrie Ann said it was Barry's best dance so far, while Derek said he noticed a few fumbles and mistakes. As for Bruno, he said that Barry's hands got muddled though he covered the mishaps well. The pair got 18 out of 30.
Later, Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach danced a Jazz to "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin". Derek said it was a whole new Jason that night. Bruno loved Jason's "regal attitude," while Carrie Ann said that the details of the routine were beautiful. The performance earned Jason 24 out of 30.
Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong channeled "The Lion King" in their performance of Rumba. Bruno liked how Lele really listened to his previous comments and fixed what he told her to. Carrie Ann praised Lele's great posture, adding that she looked like a princess. The judges gave the pair 22 out of 30.
As for Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber, they chose to dance a Jazz to "Be Our Guest" from "Beauty and the Beast". Carrie Ann said that Alyson lost the timing as she tried to get animated, while Derek thought that the routine lacked content. Bruno loved the acting, but he wanted Alyson to be more musical. Alyson got 18 out of 30.
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold opted to dance a Quickstep to "You Got a Friend in Me" from "Toy Story". The judges praised Harry's improvement tonight with Carrie Ann saying that she "loved the dance." Meanwhile, Derek commended him. As each judge gave him 7, Harry earned 21 out of 30.
Up next were Xochitl Gomez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, who danced a Paso Doble which successfully impressed the judges. Bruno said she captured the vibrancy of Mexico with the double-speed Paso Doble. Carrie Ann called it unbelievable, noting that Xochitl managed to show power and dynamic in an animated and light way. Derek called her an artist. The judges gave Xochitl 27 out of 30, the highest score that night.
Dancing a Viennese Waltz to "Baby Mine" from "Dumbo" were Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart. Carrie Ann said that it was such a touching performance since Adrian danced from his heart. Derek even gave him a standing ovation, while Bruno said that he appeared to have found his wings. Adrian got 21 out of 30.
Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov, meanwhile, danced a Contemporary to "Into the Unknown" from "Frozen II". Derek dubbed the routine fantastic and beautiful, while Bruno thought it was dramatic and in character. Carrie Ann liked how Ariana brought the story to life, though she wanted to see more freedom of movement. The judges gave her 25 out of 30.
Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev brought "The Little Mermaid" to the ballroom in a performance of Viennese Waltz. Bruno thought it was a wonderful and uplifting waltz. Derek said she was reliable and consistent, while Carrie Ann praised Charity for doing it justice. Charity earned 24 out of 30.
It was time for the results. Harry Jowsey, Mauricio Umansky, Xochitl Gomez, Jason Mraz, Mira Sorvino, Charity Lawson, Ariana Madix and Alyson Hannigan were all safe. Lele Pons, Barry Williams and Adrian Peterson were the bottom three, and the celebrity who was sent home that night was Adrian.
