Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber left Dancing With the Stars on Halloween Nightmares Night October 29, 2024, despite scoring 31 points. The night marked scoring milestones with Dwight Howard receiving the season's first perfect 10 from judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
Chandler Kinney and Joey Graziadei topped the leaderboard with 32 points each. However, the night also featured Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber being eliminated.
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The two-round format featured individual performances and dance-offs where six couples competed for bonus points while Kinney retained immunity from last week's high scores. Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough awarded perfect marks to both Kinney and Graziadei for their respective Viennese waltz and Argentine tango.
The remaining seven couples performed routines inspired by personal fears through dance styles including contemporary, tango, and Argentine tango. Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Episode 7 precedes a one-week break for Election Night before the show returns on November 12 for its 500th episode celebration.
Seven couples face Halloween Night dance-offs in Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Episode 7
The Halloween-themed night marked a scoring breakthrough. Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach received the season's first perfect 10 from Carrie Ann Inaba for their contemporary routine to Ring Around the Rosie. Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough matched with scores of nine each.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong created their highest-scoring moment through a Viennese waltz to Secret. Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli awarded them perfect marks while Carrie Ann Inaba scored them nine.
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson matched this achievement with their Argentine tango to Ramalama Bang Bang. The routine earned them 29 points through a combination of two perfect scores and one nine.
Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Episode 7 featured varied dance styles connected to personal fears. Danny Amendola and Witney Carson performed an Argentine tango scoring 28 points.
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold earned matching scores for their contemporary piece about the fear of darkness. Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten executed a tango to Psycho Killer receiving 24 points.
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Halloween Nightmares Night generated major shifts in standings through dance-off bonus points and immunity rewards. Chandler Kinney maintained dominance through immunity benefits while Joey Graziadei matched her total through dance-off victories.
Multiple Dancing With the Stars Season 33 couples earned their highest scores, with five performances receiving 28 or higher marks from judges.
The three-point bonus system from dance-offs created significant movement in rankings. Additionally, three automatic points were also given to the highest scorer from the previous week (Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong).
Final standings after individual performances and dance-off points:
- Chandler Kinney/Brandon Armstrong - 32 (29 Viennese waltz + 3 immunity)
- Joey Graziadei/Jenna Johnson - 32 (29 Argentine tango + 3 dance-off)
- Dwight Howard/Daniella Karagach - 31 (28 contemporary + 3 dance-off)
- Jenn Tran/Sasha Farber (Eliminated) - 31 (28 contemporary + 3 dance-off).
- Danny Amendola/Witney Carson - 28 (Argentine tango)
- Stephen Nedoroscik/Rylee Arnold - 28 (Contemporary)
- Ilona Maher/Alan Bersten - 24 (tango)
Elimination details
Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Episode 7 concluded with Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber's departure despite strong technical scores. Their contemporary routine to Olivia Rodrigo's Vampire earned 28 points from judges.
Additional three points from winning their salsa dance-off against Stephen and Rylee brought their total to 31. This placed them in a tie for third position on the final leaderboard. The elimination marks the first instance this season of a high-scoring couple leaving the competition.
The show takes a scheduled break on November 5 for Election Night coverage. The competition resumes on November 12 with the 500th episode celebration featuring the remaining six couples.
The milestone episode introduces the Instant Dance Round where contestants must adapt to unexpected changes. This marks the first time this season dancers face this additional technical challenge.
The surviving partnerships now prepare for increased difficulty levels. Each remaining contestant must master new choreography while maintaining consistent scoring standards. The 500th episode celebration adds pressure through its historic significance and technical demands.
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Episode 8 will air on November 12.
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