Spellbinding Wicked Night Sets DWTS Alight
The Dancing With the Stars ballroom transformed into a Broadway spectacle for Wicked Night, celebrating 20 years of the iconic musical. Gravity-defying lifts, tearful performances, and the first perfect scores of Season 32 left judges and fans breathless.
Historic Perfect Scores Steal the Show
Two couples shattered expectations with flawless routines:
– Xochitl Gomez & Val Chmerkovskiy: Their contemporary Defying Gravity dance earned a standing ovation, with Derek Hough calling it “a masterclass in emotional storytelling.”
– Jason Mraz & Daniella Karagach: The duo’s jazz performance to Popular blended technical brilliance with comedic flair, scoring 40/40.
Judge’s Verdict:
– Carrie Ann Inaba: “You brought Broadway to the ballroom!”
– Bruno Tonioli: “Pure theatrical magic – the best Wicked tribute imaginable!”
Tear-Jerking Moments & Fan Reactions
- Ariana Madix broke down after a contemporary For Good routine channeling personal struggles (36/40).
- Charity Lawson dedicated her Viennese Waltz to self-growth, moving Inaba to tears (35/40).
Fan Buzz: #DWTS trended for 6 hours as viewers debated the scores, with Gomez and Mraz dominating social media praise.
Shocking Elimination & Bottom Two Drama
Despite a heartfelt jazz performance, NFL star Adrian Peterson was eliminated after landing in the bottom two with Mira Sorvino, who narrowly survived. Peterson’s exit speech—”This journey changed me forever”—left the ballroom emotional.
What’s Next? Horror Night Preview
With the competition intensifying, DWTS promises chills next week:
– Gomez & Mraz aim to maintain their lead.
– Underdogs like Barry Williams (32/40) seek redemption.
– Harry Jowsey’s paso doble critique (30/40) sparks fan debates.
Final Scores:
– 40/40: Gomez & Chmerkovskiy, Mraz & Karagach
– 36/40: Madix & Pashkov
– 35/40: Lawson & Chigvintsev
– (See full rankings in article)
