[WARNING: This post contains MAJOR spoilers from Dancing With the Stars Season 34, Week 2.]
The stars are back in the ballroom for Week 2 of Dancing With the Stars Season 34 on Tuesday, September 23. For the second episode, the 14 pairs danced to one-hit wonders in hopes of impressing judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli, as well as millions of viewers across the country.
With a double elimination on the line, the pressure was on for the celebrities to bring it on the dance floor. This week’s scores were combined with last week’s, with two contestants being sent home at the end of the episode.
Follow along below as we live blog the entire night, from all the performances, scores, and judges’ reviews, to which two pairs received the lowest combination of scores and viewer votes, resulting in them being sent home.
Alix Earle — 21/30
Alix Earle and Valentin Chmerkovskiy danced a jive to “Mambo No. 5.” After being on the higher end of the leaderboard last week, Earle was feeling confident, but knew she needed to step it up to stay in the competition.
Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
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Inaba was back in the ballroom after missing Week 1 and told Earle, “That was incredible! You blew me away. I had no idea. You are such a great performer, you’re fun and there’s a freshness to you. I can tell it’s all new but it makes it so much fun.”
Hough noted that Chmerkovskiy choreographed a “difficult routine,” but said Earle did a “fantastic job,” although it got “a little wild” at some points. Tonioli described the routine as a “breakthrough.” With her scores from last week, Earle’s overall total is a 34/50.
Danielle Fishel — 19/30
After being “kept awake at night” by her mistakes in Week 1, Danielle Fishel returned with a tango to “The Rhythm of the Night,” alongside her partner Pasha Pashkov. Fishel was already dealing with injury after a hamstring tear, which led to popped blood vessels down her leg when she got a massage for relief.
Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
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“I loved it because what you did, it was sensual, and you had just the right amount of spice to get me going,” Tonioli said. “Nice ease of movement. There’s still a couple of issues you have to watch.” Specifically, he noted her shoulder issues.
“I really like watching you perform,” Inaba said, praising Fishel’s naturalness and “at-easeness.” She also urged Fishel to relax and added, “Were you breathing during the first half? I can’t wait to see what you do when you actually breathe.” Hough said the routine was “good.”
Fishel earned a 7 from Inaba and 6s from Hough and Tonioli. Now, her total for both weeks is 31/50.
Andy Richter — 16/30
Andy Richter and Emma Slater were on the bottom of the leaderboard last week. This time, they returned with a tango to “It’s Raining Men.”
Andy Richter
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“You truly capture the essence of why this show was created,” Hough raved. “I really mean that. You put so much hard work in that. Of course, you could move more, the frame was down a little bit, but we see the joy you put into it. I hope to see you next week.”
Tonioli agreed. “The way you tangoed is a bit frightening, but very, very entertaining.” Inaba described the dance as “improved.” She gave Richter a 6, while Hough and Tonioli came in with 5s. With his 9/20 from last week, Richter’s total score is now 25/50.
Lauren Jaureugi — 21/30
Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui returned to the dance floor with a foxtrot to “Lovefool.”
Lauren Jauregui Brandon Armstrong
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“There’s something very mesmerizing about you when you dance, you draw people in,” Inaba said, while also complimenting Jauregui’s partnership with Brandon Armstrong. “It had all the elements of foxtrot.”
Hough said Jauregui was like a “willow tree dancing in a gentle breeze.” He also said it was “gorgeous,” although he noted there was “one little part” that took him out of the dance a bit. Jauregui earned 7s across the board, bringing her total for both nights to 34/50.
Jordan Chiles — 22/30
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa danced a jive to “Maniac,” and after receiving lower scores than she expected in Week 1, the gymnast said she was ready to prove she has room to grow.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
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“Your focus, your determination, you really listened to what we said. You worked at it and you came back stronger than ever,” Tonioli excitedly told Chiles. He also applauded her for putting personality into the dance.
Inaba said Chiles had the star quality of Tina Turner and also let her know that she “loved” her routine last week, even though she wasn’t in the ballroom to judge it due to illness. From Inaba, Chiles got an 8, while Hough and Tonioli gave her a 7. After both weeks, she’s at 32/50.
Corey Feldman — 15/30
Corey Feldman tied at the bottom of the leaderboard last week and said he was “hurt by the scores.” This time, he and Jenna Johnson hit the floor with a cha-cha to “Baby Got Back.”
Corey Feldman and Jenna Johnson
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Hough said, “Sometimes it’s not about what we say, it’s not about our scores, it’s just about being memorable. And, my friend, that was memorable!” However, he made sure to note the timing issues, but still said it was “a lot of fun.”
Tonioli agreed that it was an “unforgettable routine,” but said he wasn’t “quite sure” there was enough cha-cha itself. Inaba said Feldman “committed” to the dance, as well. All three judges gave Feldman 5s, bringing his total from both weeks to 24/50.
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Dancing With the Stars, Season 34, Tuesdays, 8/7c, ABC and Disney+
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