Tonight on ABC Dancing With The Stars 2014 continues with an all new Monday November 17, season 19 week 10 called “Plugged/Unplugged”. On tonight’s episode and the Semi-Finals, another elimination occurs after the tenth week of performances, which feature the couples doing two dances to different versions of the same song—one version being acoustic.
On last week’s episode, the remaining couples on “Dancing with the Stars” danced to a song and dance style voted on by viewers for “AMERICA’S CHOICE.” For the first time ever, America had creative control of the couples’ first dance, asking fans throughout the week via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for their input on wardrobe, set design and visual effects. Each couple performed two full routines including an individual original dance and a trio dance. For the trio dance, couples had the opportunity to pick an eliminated pro or troupe member to enhance their performance and highlight the strengths of each star. Did you watch the last episode? If you missed it, we have a full and detailed recap right here for you.
On tonight’s episode as per the ABC synopsis, “five remaining couples advance to the Semi-Finals and perform two routines during plugged/unplugged. The semi-finalists including Tommy Chong, Bethany Mota, Janel Parrish, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Sadie Robertson will perform to two different versions of the same song. In the first round of the competition, the couples will perform a Jazz, Quickstep, Samba, Paso Doble or Argentine Tango to an original or “plugged” version of their selected song. In round two of the competition, the couples will perform an Argentine Tango, Rumba, or Contemporary routine to an acoustic or “unplugged” version of that same song. Special musical guests will accompany the unplugged performances including singer Christina Grimmie, who will perform “Love Runs Out,” Time For Three, who will perform “Blame,” and YouTube sensation Noah Guthrie, who will perform his cover of “Problem.” At the end of the night, one couple will be eliminated and four couples will move on to the finals.”
Tune in tonight at 8 PM EST on ABC to watch the stars all hit the ballroom. We’ll be recapping it for you live right here. In the meantime hit up our comments section and tell us who you are rooting for?
Sadie Robertson & professional dancer Mark Ballas dancing the Quickstep to “Problem.” [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Len: “I’m a little disappointed, I found nothing I didn’t like about the dance.” Julianne: “You are a breath of fresh air, there is a light that you have. Keep doing what you are doing, that was brilliant.” Bruno: “Plenty of content, I loved that you added some hip hop.” Carrie Ann: “I love it, I thought it was great.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 9 Len: 10 Julianne: 9 Bruno: 9
TOTAL: 37/40
Tommy Chong & professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd dancing Jazz to “Tainted Love.” [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Julianne: “This is definitely wild, I love it and it was great entertainment.” Bruno: “You are a lucky men, Peta can bring the dead back to life.” Carrie Ann: “Tommy, I have nothing but respect for you.” Len: “I couldn’t have done what you have done week after week, well done.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 7 Len: 7 Julianne: 7 Bruno: 7
TOTAL: 28/40
Bethany Mota & professional dancer Derek Hough dancing the Samba to “I Want You Back.” [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: “I have to be honest, it is risky sometimes to bring a dance like this and make it work so well, great.” Carrie Ann: “I thought this wasn’t the best vehicle for you, there is more to you.” Len: “It was a bit like cotton candy, light and fluffy, but sticky here and there. I still liked it.” Julianne: “You have nothing to worry about, you nailed it.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 9 Len: 9 Julianne: 9 Bruno: 9
TOTAL: 36/40
Janel Parrish & professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy dancing the Paso Doble to “Blame.” [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Carrie Ann: “I wanted more, that was over way to soon.” Len: “Just enough of everything to keep me satisfied.” Julianne: “I felt like you guys were one, you are in it to win it.” Bruno: “Fierce, bold and powerful, you really set the stage on fire.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 10 Len: 10 Julianne: 10 Bruno: 10
TOTAL: 40/40
Alfonso Robeiro and professional dancer Witney Carson dancing the Argentine Tango to “Love Runs Out.” [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Len: “You can dance, pain is temporary, glory lasts forever.” Julianne: “You’re a fighter and that is what showed tonight.” Bruno: “There is nothing to cry about, you are such an artist.” Carrie Ann: “I loved that your posture was phenomenal.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 9 Len: 9 Julianne: 9 Bruno: 9
TOTAL 36/40
Sadie Robertson & professional dancer Mark Ballas dancing the Argentine Tango – unplugged. [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Len: “You had a big challenge, two different dances, I think you did a terrific routine.” Julianne: “I keep forgetting that you are 17 and what I loved was the guitar.” Bruno: “I found you very grownup in the dance, everything was correct, you did well.” Carrie Ann: “I have so much respect for you, you are very young but you suited the song very well, I am so proud of you.”
SCORES: Carrie: 9 Len: 9 Julianne: 10 Bruno: 9
TOTAL: 37/40
Tommy Chong & professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd dancing Rumba – unplugged. [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Julianne: “There is something so magical about that piece, it reminded of the Nutcracker, it was awesome.” Bruno: “You have done an incredible job, this was so touching and the best performance for the two of you so far, straight to the heart.” Carrie Ann: “That was beautiful, the master and his muse. That was poetry and magic.” Len: “You are not always a judges favorite, you are America’s favorite and nobody as old you will ever make it this far again.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 9 Len: 8 Julianne: 9 Bruno: 8
TOTAL: 34/40
Bethany Mota & professional dancer Derek Hough dancing the Contemporary – unplugged. [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Bruno: “This was a modern masterpiece.” Carrie Ann: “It was breathtaking.” Len: “I love it, it was a Picasso.” Julianne: “That was picture perfect.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 10 Len: 10 Julianne: 10 Bruno: 10
TOTAL: 40/40
Janel Parrish & professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy dancing the Argentine Tango – unplugged. [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Carrie Ann: “You are the most dynamic woman dancer left in this competition. The lifts were ungraceful though.” Len: “You could have been a little more sharp but you are an incredible dancer.” Julianne: “I love that you have a gift and nobody can take that away from you, you dance with everything you have.” Bruno: “The music may be unplugged, but you were both turned on. You took me to another dimension, I loved the lifts.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 9 Len: 9 Julianne: 10 Bruno: 10
TOTAL: 38/40
Alfonso Robeiro and professional dancer Witney Carson dancing Contemporary – unplugged. [VIDEO HERE]
Judges Comments: Len: “I loved the drama of that dance, you worked through the pain, well done.” Julianne: “You did it, I commend you for that.” Bruno: “I found it fascinating that you both are always on the same page, like two instruments playing at the same time.” Carrie Ann: “This is how you pave your way to the finals, you showed us a whole new side.”
SCORES: Carrie Ann: 10 Len: 9 Julianne: 10 Bruno: 10
TOTAL: 39/40
Time for results, the first couple who has made it to the finals is Alfonso Robeiro and professional dancer Witney Carson, the next couple who is definitely dancing in the finals is Janel Parrish & professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy, joining them in the finals is Bethany Mota & professional dancer Derek Hough.
Now the hard part, the couple leaving the competition right now is Tommy Chong & professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd, therefore Sadie Robertson & professional dancer Mark Ballas are in the finals.
