Week 9 of Dancing with the Stars Season 2019 brought the house down with a spectacular celebration of iconic boy bands and girl groups. With only six couples left vying for the coveted Mirrorball trophy, the stakes were higher than ever. Adding to the excitement, each celebrity contestant and their professional partner had to master not one, but two routines in a single night, pushing their limits and testing their versatility. To spice things up even further, NSYNC’s own Joey Fatone joined the judging panel alongside regulars Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba, bringing his boy band expertise to the ballroom. Fans were on the edge of their seats, eager to see which couples would impress the judges and secure their spot in the competition, and who would face elimination. Let’s dive into the dazzling dances, scores, and the all-important Dancing with the Stars results from this electrifying week!
James Van Der Beek & Emma Slater
Kicking off the night with high energy, James Van Der Beek and Emma Slater aimed to maintain their momentum after achieving a perfect score the previous week. They tackled a Jive for their first performance, a dance style admittedly challenging for them. Judge Len Goodman acknowledged the difficulty, but praised their effort as “good.” Joey Fatone complimented James, saying he “makes it look easy,” while Bruno Tonioli suggested more dynamism in his legwork.
Watch James Van Der Beek and Emma’s Jive
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 9; Joey – 9; Bruno – 9; TOTAL: 36 out of 40
Sean Spicer & Jenna Johnson
Sean Spicer and Jenna Johnson entered Week 9 knowing they needed to elevate their performances to climb up from the bottom of the leaderboard. For their first dance, they chose the passionate Argentine Tango, incorporating a lift to demonstrate Sean’s progress. While the lift was executed without a hitch, it wasn’t enough to fully win over the judges. Joey Fatone noted Sean’s strong frame, but all judges concurred that his footwork still needed significant improvement.
Watch Sean Spicer and Jenna’s Argentine Tango
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 7; Len – 6; Joey – 7; Bruno – 6; TOTAL: 26 out of 40
Hannah Brown & Alan Bersten
Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten aimed to bring fun and flair to the dance floor with their Salsa, set to TLC’s iconic “No Scrubs.” The judges observed Hannah’s growing confidence, a definite positive. However, Bruno and Len pointed out moments where she lost timing, and Carrie Ann noticed issues with the execution of the lifts in their routine.
Watch Hannah Brown and Alan’s Salsa
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 8; Len – 8; Joey – 8; Bruno – 8; TOTAL: 32 out of 40
Ally Brooke & Sasha Farber
For Ally Brooke, a former member of Fifth Harmony, girl group night was a perfect opportunity to shine. She and Sasha Farber delivered a vibrant Samba to the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe.” Carrie Ann declared it “flawless,” Len recognized “plenty of recognizable Samba content,” Joey Fatone exclaimed they did an “amazing job,” and Bruno enthusiastically demanded “more of that!” Their performance was a clear highlight of the first round.
Watch Ally Brooke and Sasha’s Samba
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 10; Joey – 10; Bruno – 10; TOTAL: 40 out of 40
Lauren Alaina & Gleb Savchenko
Lauren Alaina and Gleb Savchenko were thrilled to dance to The Supremes’ classic “You Can’t Hurry Love,” especially with fellow DWTS 2019 contestant Mary Wilson from The Supremes in the audience. Lauren shared a personal connection to the song, revealing she had recently experienced a break-up before the show began. Len admitted he was a “sucker” for their Quickstep, Bruno felt they “captured the feel of a timeless classic perfectly,” and Carrie Ann deemed it “fantastic.”
Watch Lauren Alaina and Gleb’s Quickstep
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 9; Joey – 8; Bruno – 8; TOTAL: 34 out of 40
Kel Mitchell & Witney Carson
Kel Mitchell and Witney Carson, riding a wave of strong performances in recent weeks, aimed to maintain their momentum with a powerful Paso Doble to En Vogue’s “Free Your Mind.” Bruno praised it as a powerful performance, while Carrie Ann suggested bigger movements to command more space. Len, however, felt there were “too many gimmicks and not enough Paso Doble technique.”
Watch Kel Mitchell and Witney’s Paso Doble
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 8; Len – 8; Joey – 9; Bruno – 9; TOTAL: 34 out of 40
For the second round, focusing on boy band hits, James Van Der Beek and Emma Slater returned with a Jazz routine set to NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.” Len thought the performance was slightly too aggressive, and Bruno felt Emma could have been more integrated into the choreography. However, the ultimate boy band expert, Joey Fatone, loved it.
Watch James Van Der Beek and Emma’s Jazz
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 8; Joey – 10; Bruno – 9; TOTAL: 36 out of 40; 72 out of 80 overall
Feeling the pressure to improve, Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten aimed to surpass their earlier Salsa with a Foxtrot to BTS’s “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey. Joey declared it the “best dance of the night so far,” Bruno called it “pure, undiluted pleasure,” and Carrie Ann thanked Hannah for “bringing back her ‘A’ game,” acknowledging her renewed focus and energy.
Watch Hannah Brown and Alan’s Tango
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 9; Joey – 10; Bruno – 10; TOTAL: 39 out of 40; 71 out of 80 overall
Sean Spicer and Jenna Johnson had a chance to redeem themselves after their lower-scoring Tango with a Foxtrot to One Direction’s “Story of My Life.” The judges once again highlighted Sean’s ongoing struggles with fluidity and movement, but acknowledged and praised his undeniable effort and commitment to improvement.
Watch Sean Spicer and Jenna’s Foxtrot
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 6; Len – 6; Joey – 6; Bruno – 6; TOTAL: 24 out of 40; 50 out of 80 overall
Lauren Alaina and Gleb Savchenko returned with a Rumba set to the Backstreet Boys’ classic “I Want It That Way.” Carrie Ann noted significant growth in Lauren’s performance and artistry. Joey Fatone playfully poked fun at his boy band rivals and their song choice but had nothing but praise for Lauren and Gleb’s romantic and engaging dance.
Watch Lauren Alaina and Gleb’s Rumba
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 9; Len – 9; Joey – 9; Bruno – 9; TOTAL: 36 out of 40; 70 out of 80 overall
Kel Mitchell and Witney Carson, determined to secure a spot in the semi-finals, delivered a heartfelt Viennese Waltz to Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make Love to You.” Len described it as “a really polished performance,” and Bruno complimented Kel, saying he “danced like a perfect gentleman,” highlighting the elegance and grace of their routine.
Watch Kel Mitchell and Witney’s Viennese Waltz
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 10; Joey – 10; Bruno – 10; TOTAL: 40 out of 40; 74 out of 80 overall
Ally Brooke and Sasha Farber were incredibly excited for their Jazz performance to New Kids on the Block’s “Step by Step.” Ally even contributed choreography ideas inspired by the original music video. Despite Sasha’s initial hesitation, the routine came together flawlessly, earning them their second perfect score of the night and solidifying their frontrunner status.
Watch Ally Brooke and Sasha’s Jazz
SCORES: Carrie Ann – 10; Len – 10; Joey – 10; Bruno – 10; TOTAL: 40 out of 40; 80 out of 80 overall – Top Score of the Night!
Sixth Elimination: Dancing With The Stars Results Revealed
After two intense rounds of dances and with America’s votes tallied, the moment of truth arrived. The bottom two couples were announced: Lauren & Gleb and, for the first time this season, Sean & Jenna. Ultimately, judges Carrie Ann and Bruno both voted to save Lauren & Gleb, meaning Sean Spicer and Jenna Johnson’s Dancing with the Stars journey came to an end.
Watch the sixth elimination of Dancing with the Stars 2019!
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