Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dancing With the Stars season 33, episode 2, “Oscars Night.”
Have you ever felt like you’ve seen this movie before, and knew you wouldn’t like how it ends? That’s the sentiment after Dancing With the Stars “Oscars Night,” which featured dazzling performances and a surprising double elimination that left viewers reeling. This week, the ballroom transformed into Hollywood as the contestants celebrated iconic films for the first theme night of the season.
The evening kicked off with a glimpse of the DWTS Oscars red carpet glamour before the dancing commenced. First to take the floor was The Bachelorette star Jenn Tran, who faced a unique challenge during her tango to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” from The Great Gatsby. Despite a music malfunction that left the ballroom silent, Jenn and her partner Pasha impressively continued their routine. The judges acknowledged the mishap and their resilience, awarding them a score of 19 out of 30.
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Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber performing a tango on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Oscars Night. ABC
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Anna Delvey, known for her infamous scams, reflected on her DWTS journey, highlighting the difficulty of “jumping around” in dance. She channeled The Devil Wears Prada for her quickstep to KT Tunstall’s “Suddenly I See,” receiving a morale boost from her friend Julia Fox during rehearsals. Fox encouraged viewers to offer Delvey understanding amidst criticism.
Chandler Kinney, building on her strong premiere week, delivered a captivating rumba to “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie. Her performance earned her the night’s highest score, a commendable 24 out of 30.
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Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong dancing rumba for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Oscars Night. ABC
Reginald VelJohnson paid homage to his iconic Die Hard role and Bruce Willis with a powerful paso doble to “Ode to Joy,” dressed in a police uniform. He shared heartfelt words about his experience in Die Hard and his gratitude to Willis for his kindness during his first major film role.
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik transformed into Superman for his foxtrot, earning his first 8s. Judge Bruno Tonioli, while praising his uplifting performances, advised him to refine his energy in the upcoming weeks.
Dancing With the Stars contestant Eric Roberts tears up watching his 1986 Oscar nominee package
Ilona Maher, the Olympic rugby player, brought the heat with a Dirty Dancing-inspired salsa. Her routine with partner Alan featured impressive lifts, with both partners lifting each other, earning accolades from the judging panel.
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Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater performing paso doble on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Oscars Night. ABC
However, the Oscars night dreams ended for 90210 star Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey, who were both eliminated in a shocking double elimination. Delvey’s exit was particularly memorable as she curtly responded “Nothing” when asked by host Julianne Hough what she would take away from the show.
DWTS Season 33 Episode 2 Scores
Here’s the leaderboard for “Dancing With the Stars” Oscars Night:
Chandler & Brandon – Rumba, 24 out of 30
Stephen & Rylee – Paso doble, 22 out of 30
Joey & Jenna – Rumba, 22 out of 30
Dwight & Daniella – Foxtrot, 22 out of 30
Phaedra & Val – Foxtrot, 21 out of 30
Danny & Witney – Jive, 21 out of 30
Ilona & Alan – Salsa, 21 out of 30
Brooks & Gleb – Quickstep, 20
Jenn & Sasha – Tango, 19 out of 30
Tori & Pasha – Rumba, 19 out of 30
Anna & Ezra – Quickstep, 17 out of 30
Eric & Britt – Waltz, 15 out of 30
Reginald & Emma – Paso doble, 15 out of 30
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Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten dancing salsa for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Oscars Night. ABC
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There will be no new DWTS episode next week due to the Vice Presidential debate. However, Dancing With the Stars will return with two episodes the following week: “Soul Train” night on Oct. 8 and “Heavy Metal Hair” night on Oct. 9. Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.
