Dancing With the Stars Season 33: Semi-Finals Recap and Surprise Finale Announcement

Dancing With the Stars Season 33: Semi-Finals Recap and Surprise Finale Announcement

November 20, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Entertainment

Dancing With the Stars Semi-Finals Recap

In the latest episode of “Dancing With the Stars,” all five couples showcased their skills by performing one ballroom dance and one Latin dance. Typically, one couple is eliminated at this stage, but in a repeat of Season 32, all five couples will advance to the finale.

Scores and Performances:

  1. Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson

    • Foxtrot: Scored a perfect 30 for their performance to “I Won’t Dance.” Judge Derek Hough praised it as one of the best Foxtrots he has seen.
    • Paso Doble: Received 28 points for their dance to “Come Together,” resulting in a total score of 58.

  2. Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong

    • Salsa: Earned 29 points for their routine to “Spicy Margarita.” Judge Bruno Tonioli described it as “spicy” and “amazing.”
    • Foxtrot: Scored 30 points for their dance to “Too Sweet,” totaling 59 points.

  3. Danny Amendola and Witney Carson

    • Viennese Waltz: Received 27 points for their performance to “Gravity.”
    • Salsa: Scored 27 points, bringing their total to 54 points after an energetic routine to “I Like It.”

  4. Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten

    • Paso Doble: Gained 28 points for their matador-themed dance to “Unholy.”
    • Viennese Waltz: Earned 29 points, totaling 57 points for the night.
  5. Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
    • Cha Cha: Scored 25 points for their performance, with judges noting he struggled with musicality.
    • Tango: Achieved a total of 28 points for a stronger performance that concluded with 53 points overall.

The Season 33 finale of “Dancing With the Stars” will air next Tuesday, live on ABC and Disney+, with a next-day airing on Hulu.