Julia Stiles Eliminated as DWTS Disney Night Hits Perfect Scores
- Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa were eliminated during Disney Night.
- The episode featured three perfect scores of 40/40.
- Week 8 included the return of team dances.
- Team Slaytopia and Team Wildcats performed group routines.
- The show aired on ABC as part of the Season 35 tribute.
Julia Stiles and her partner Ezra Sosa were eliminated from Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars on Monday, 2 November, after receiving the lowest combined judges' scores and viewers' votes. Their departure occurred during a high-stakes Disney Night that was dominated by three perfect scores.
The exit of the duo is notable as they were considered a fan-favorite couple. Stiles competed in the episode while suffering from a rib injury.
Three perfect scores awarded in Week 8
Week 8 of the competition, which took place on 2 November, featured a Disney Broadway-themed episode. Eight couples performed routines set to music from Disney Broadway productions.
The judging panel awarded three perfect scores of 40 out of 40 during the night, marking the second consecutive week of perfect scores. The broadcast consisted of two rounds, featuring an unlearned Disney Broadway dance and the return of team dances to the floor.
Judges praise Broadway-themed performances
Bruno Tonioli showed visible signs of being impressed by the performances during Disney Night. Carrie Ann Inaba remarked that the episode provided a "fabulous way to end an amazing night". Derek Hough became emotional during the broadcast, observing that there was a significant amount of joy in the room.
Guest judge Cynthia Erivo described one performance as "really fun to watch" due to its energy. Regarding the performance by Van Dyke, Derek Hough exclaimed, "Get this man on Broadway, stat!".
I'm flabbergasted". Carrie Ann Inaba commended a dance for its technical execution, noting, "Every moment of that dance was precisely clean".
Team Slaytopia and Team Wildcats return to the floor
The group dance performances began with Team Slaytopia, which was led by team captain Tatyana Ali. The team included Alfonso Ribeiro, Jan Ravnik, Maura Higgins, Mark Ballas, Amber Glenn, Pasha Pashkov, Julia Stiles, and Ezra Sosa, and they performed a routine to the song 'Zoo' from the film 'Zootopia 2'.
Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik also performed a dance during the night to a live musical rendition by Heather Headley.
Safe couples and competition standings
Several couples were confirmed safe from elimination following the evening’s performances.
Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold received a score of 32/40 for their waltz to the song 'I See the Light' from the film 'Tangled'.
Season 35 production context
The Disney Night tribute was broadcast on ABC, a network owned by Disney. Competition logistics have seen adjustments, such as on Tuesday, 20 October, when Alan Bersten partnered with Jenna Dewan for Dedication Night.
This change occurred because her regular partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, was suspended for one week. Regarding the personal details of the cast, Rylee Arnold is dating Walker Lyons, who is a tight end for the BYU football team.
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