Jenna Dewan and professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy faced a shocking elimination on Tuesday night during the quarterfinal round of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, TVLine reported.
Despite scoring 28 out of 30 for their Janet Jackson-themed jazz routine, the pair landed in seventh place overall.
The Bottom Line
- Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated after finishing as the second-best scoring couple of the night.
- Grammy Night featured live musical performances in the ballroom by artists including Brandy, Monica, Maren Morris, and Sheryl Crow.
- Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson claimed the top score of the evening with a 29 out of 30 for their salsa.
Grammy-Winning Songs Soundtrack the Quarterfinal Episode
Tuesday’s quarterfinal episode doubled as a tribute to the Grammys, with Grammy-winning songs serving as the soundtrack for all competing couples. According to TVLine, the evening also brought back the competitive Dance-Off rounds, where paired couples performed simultaneously in the same style for bonus points.
Amber and Pasha defeated Ezra and Daniella in the rumba to Brandy and Monica’s live performance of “The Boy Is Mine.” Jenna and Val beat Tatyana and Jan in the cha-cha backed by Maren Morris singing “The Middle.” Meanwhile, Maura and Mark triumphed over Connor and Rylee in the cha-cha accompanied by Sheryl Crow performing “All I Wanna Do,” as detailed by TVLine.
Scores and Standings on the Quarterfinal
Harry Shum Jr. and pro Jenna Johnson sat out the Dance-Off rounds after securing immunity from their high cumulative score the previous week. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Harry and Jenna came closest to a perfect score, earning a 29 out of 30 for their salsa to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile.”
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov bounced back with a paso doble to Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life,” earning a 28 out of 30 and sweeping their Dance-Off. Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik pulled off their highest marks of the season with a 27 out of 30 for a tango to the Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Pow,” performed with will.i.am in the audience, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
| Couple | Dance Style | Song | Judges’ Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson | Salsa | “Die With a Smile” | 29 / 30 |
| Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov | Paso Doble | “Bring Me to Life” | 28 / 30 |
| Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy | Jazz | “All For You” | 28 / 30 |
| Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach | Argentine Tango | “Crazy in Love (Remix)” | 27 / 30 |
| Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas | Argentine Tango | “Thong Song” | 27 / 30 |
| Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik | Tango | “Boom Pow” | 27 / 30 |
| Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold | Argentine Tango | “SexyBack” | 27 / 30 |
Six Couples Remain in Season 35
Six couples now remain heading toward the final weeks of Season 35. Viewers continue to weigh in as competition heats up for the upcoming semifinals.
