“Haute Steps and Heavy Hearts: DWTS Dedication Night’s Stylish Emotional Rollercoaster”
Mark Ballas, the prodigal son of DWTS, made a triumphant return to the judges’ panel, adding his discerning eye to the mix. The night was a whirlwind of passion and pirouettes, with each couple pouring their souls into performances dedicated to their nearest and dearest.
From Stephen Nedoroscik’s quest for that elusive nine to Danny Amendola’s poignant tribute to his late coach, the evening was a tapestry of triumphs and tributes. Phaedra Parks’ tear-jerking homage to her mother had Derek Hough dramatically discarding his scoring paddle—oh, the theatrics!
But darling, the true showstopper was Hayley Erbert’s courageous return after her harrowing brain injury. Her dance with husband Derek was nothing short of a beautiful phoenix rising from the ashes.
Alas, even in the world of glitz and glamour, farewells are inevitable. Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko’s spicy partnership came to a bittersweet end, leaving us all yearning for one last twirl.
Keep scrolling to see all the scores from Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night:
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
Dance: Contemporary
Song: “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
Dedication: Kinney’s mom, Taryn Kinney
Score: 32 out of 40
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: “Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes
Dedication: Men’s Gymnastics
Score: 33 out of 40
Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
Dance: Contemporary
Song: “Unsteady (Erich Lee Gravity Remix)” by X Ambassadors
Dedication: NCAA Head Football Coach Mike Leach
Score: 36 out of 40
Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach
Dance: Rumba
Song: Shoot for the Stars” By Dwight Howard
Dedication: Howard’s kids, sons Braylon, Dwight and David, and daughters, Layla and Jayde
Score: 29 out of 40
Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy
Dance: Rumba
Song: “Because You Loved Me” by Céline Dion
Dedication: Parks’ mom, Regina Bell
Score: 32 out of 40
Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Salsa
Song: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin and Willy William
Dedication: Nader’s sisters, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane
Score: 32 out of 40
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims
Dedication: Joey’s fiancée Kelsey Anderson
Score: 36 out of 40
Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
Dance: Rumba
Song: “My Way” by Yseult
Dedication: U.S. Women’s National Rugby Sevens Team
Score: 32 out of 40
Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: “The Archer” by Taylor Swift
Dedication: Taylor Swift
Score: 32 out of 40
