Dancing with the Stars “Season 24 Week 8” 

It’s two full dances this week on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars plus Julianne Hough returned to the judges’ table.

The pros picked the first style of dance to reflect their partners. Meanwhile, for the second performance, the judges selected the pros that would round out the trio dance. At the end of the show one couple was sent packing, narrowly missing next week’s Semifinals.

Did the celebs turn it up? Let’s take a look and see how everyone did.

First Dance- Pro Pick

Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater
Dance: Jive
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3408

Emma talked about how Rashad is inspiring to everyone. This jive was a fun dance to kick off the evening. And while once again he has the moves, he needs to work on his feet a bit. Otherwise he should make it to the finals. One thing though. At the end of the routine, Rashad pulled off a Derek Hough move. (A jump over the partner and then catching Emma by the head.) Classic.

Score: Carrie Ann-9, Len-9, Julianne-9, Bruno-9; Total: 36

Normani Kordei and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Dance: Contemporary
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3410

Val as proud of Normani for all she has experienced and so he chose a song called Freedom. She discussed how she had been bullied on social media. The dance was a beautiful story and expression of art. Normani was memorizing. She was great from the beginning but now she is sensational. The judges agree giving her perfect tens.

Score: Carrie Ann-10, Len-10, Julianne-10, Bruno-10; Total: 40

Bonner Bolton and Sharna Burgess
Dance: Argentine Tango
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3401

I have to say I was not really excited about this dance. Bonner comes across very mechanical. Even his connection with Sharna was off. He got annoyed with Sharna during rehearsals, which really turned me off. Bonner was extremely disappointing this week and the judges’ scores reflected this disappointment.

Score: Carrie Ann-8, Len-7, Julianne-8, Bruno-7; Total: 30

Simone Biles and Sasha Farber
Dance: Foxtrot
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3412

Simone is just adorable. Her steps and skills are perfect. The performance could have been extraordinary, but I think she still needs to open up. But she is flawless when it is just on the technical. This is why she is such a great gymnast.

Score: Carrie Ann-9, Len-9, Julianne-9, Bruno-9; Total: 36

David Ross and Lindsay Arnold
Dance: Waltz
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3404

It was a beautiful dance but David seemed a little stiff. The former Chicago Cubs catcher seems like a really great guy and someone to root for, which is why he’s still in this competition. This waltz with Lindsay was probably his best dance of the season and he got very emotional. This guy really represents Major League Baseball.

Score: Carrie Ann-9, Len-9, Julianne-9, Bruno-9; Total: 36

Trio Dance

Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater (with Witney Carson)
Dance: Argentine Tango
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3408

This Argentine Tango was a pretty sexy and well-executed dance. There was passion. However, Len’s having a hard time with Rashad’s feet. I think he is being a little too critical. It was hot and on point. Rashad was so close to receiving all tens if it weren’t for Len. But 39 is a great score regardless.

Score: Carrie Ann-10, Len-9, Julianne-10, Bruno-10; Total: 39

Total for the night: 75

Normani Kordei and Valentin Chmerkovskiy (with Alan Bersten)
Dance: Jive
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3410

This was a (nearly) perfect dance. Normani has been great from day one, but she is even better eight weeks in. I would be surprised if she didn’t move on to the finals.

Score: Carrie Ann-10, Len-9, Julianne-10, Bruno-10; Total: 39

Total for the night: 79

Bonner Bolton and Sharna Burgess (with Britt Stewart)
Dance: Jazz
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3401

I found this dance to be so awkward with Bonner. He got the steps but it wasn’t smooth or polished. I think his attitude wasn’t great either. This just wasn’t his night.

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-7; Total: 28

Total for the night: 58

Simone Biles and Sasha Farber (with Brittany Cherry)
Dance: Paso Doble
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3412

This is a risk that Sasha took because he brought in a pro female dancer. I think that it paid off. I also think that the judges are really hard on Simone. She wasn’t happy with the judges went they told her that she is too perfect. I think she is showing us who she is and the judges need to give her a break.

Score: Carrie Ann-9, Len-9, Julianne-9, Bruno-9; Total: 36

Total for the night: 72

David Ross and Lindsay Arnold (with Hayley Erbert)
Dance: Paso Doble
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3404

I really like David but I found this Paso Doble over the top. His technique was a bit of static and rough. David put everything into it and enjoyed himself. Isn’t that all that matters?

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-8, Bruno-7; Total: 29

Total for the night: 65

The Elimination

Who’s going to the Semifinals? We’re about to find out. The First couple safe: Normani & Val. Simone & Sasha were also told they were going through to the next round. Same with David & Lindsay. That means Rashad & Emma and Bonner & Sharna were in jeopardy.

The couple that would be leaving and not moving onto the Semifinals: Bonner & Sharna. Rashad & Emma were safe. I think we can all agree that that was the right decision.

Favorite Quotes

Tom: “It looks like Witney has been in the blue popsicles again.”
Tom: “Haven’t you missed that Julianne for the last two weeks?”
Tom: “And by the way, that’s his pep talk.”
Tom: “Sometimes it’s good to be the pole.”
Tom: “I’m going to do the toss up here just to annoy Len!”
Sharna: “That is a lawsuit waiting to happen.”
Julianne: “I feel like we were watching the security camera footage.”
Simone: “Smiling doesn’t win you gold medals.”

Next week it’s the Semifinals! Are your favorites in? Remember don’t forget to vote! See you next week.

Dancing with the Stars airs Mondays at 8/7c on ABC..