Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Episode 2: Oscars Night Brings Glamour and a Double Elimination Shock

Lights, camera, dances! Dancing With the Stars Season 33 episode 2 transported viewers to Hollywood with its spectacular “Oscars Night.” Following last week’s premiere, the pressure was on, and the evening culminated in a dramatic double elimination that left fans reeling. Let’s dive into the dazzling performances, surprising scores, and the celebrity send-offs that defined this movie-themed night.

The night commenced with a playful glimpse into the DWTS Oscars red carpet chaos, setting the stage for an evening of cinematic tributes. First to grace the ballroom floor was The Bachelorette star Jenn Tran, partnered with Pasha Pashkov. They delivered a high-energy tango to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” from The Great Gatsby. Ironically, the party anthem faced a silent challenge as a technical glitch meant the music was inaudible in the ballroom itself, a fact noted by the judges. Despite this major hurdle, Jenn and Pasha powered through, earning a respectable 19 out of 30.

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Next up, convicted scammer Anna Delvey reflected on her DWTS journey. She humorously highlighted “jumping around” as the most difficult aspect of dancing, which was certainly on display in her quickstep to KT Tunstall’s “Suddenly I See” from The Devil Wears Prada. Adding a touch of celebrity support, Julia Fox, Delvey’s friend, visited rehearsals, encouraging viewers to offer Delvey some understanding amidst public scrutiny.

Building on her impressive week one performance, Disney star Chandler Kinney captivated the judges with a graceful rumba to “What Was I Made For?” from the blockbuster film Barbie. Her emotive performance resonated deeply, earning her the night’s highest score of 24 out of 30.

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In a heartwarming tribute, Reginald VelJohnson, celebrated for his role in Die Hard, honored both the film and his co-star Bruce Willis. Donning a police uniform, he performed a paso doble to “Ode to Joy.” VelJohnson shared, “It was my first big film that I was in. It was an experience I’ll never forget. [Willis] was very kind to me in my first major role. I thanked him for that, I always will.”

Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik transformed into Superman for his foxtrot, earning his first 8s of the season. Judge Bruno Tonioli praised his uplifting performances but advised the “caped crusader” to refine his energetic approach in the weeks ahead.

Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and partner Alan Bersten delivered a Dirty Dancing-inspired salsa that was all about the lifts. Their routine featured numerous complex lifts, including partner lifts, drawing enthusiastic praise from the judging panel.

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However, the glitz and glamour of Oscars Night came with a harsh reality: a double elimination. 90210 star Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey’s journeys on DWTS concluded. When asked by host Julianne Hough about her takeaway from the experience, the famously enigmatic Delvey simply stated, “Nothing,” leaving a memorable and somewhat ironic final note.

DWTS Season 33 Episode 2 Leaderboard Scores

Here’s a breakdown of the scores from Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Episode 2:

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While Dancing With the Stars will take a break next week due to the Vice Presidential debate, the competition will return with a double dose of dancing the following week. Prepare for “Soul Train” night on October 8th and “Heavy Metal Hair” night on October 9th. Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+. Stay tuned for more dazzling dances and surprising eliminations as season 33 unfolds!