Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Episode 7 Recap: Halloween Dance Offs Kick Off with One Couple Eliminated

The seventh episode of Dancing with the Stars season 33 featured the remaining contestants showcasing their dancing skills under the Halloween theme. Up to this point, the dance competition has released a total of seven episodes. Previous performances highlighted Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong as the top scorers, while Phaedra and Val faced elimination during the Disney-themed installment.

In this latest episode, the participants embraced a spooky Halloween ambiance, seamlessly integrating it into their dance routines.

Episode 7, titled Halloween Nightmares, premiered on ABC on October 29, 2024. According to the episode description, each couple engaged in “hair-raising transformations”alongside “spine-tingling routines,”which enhanced the evening’s frightful yet fun atmosphere. The synopsis elaborates:

“The remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and fun.”

Highlights from Dancing with the Stars season 33 episode 7

In episode 7, Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten delivered an impressive performance that earned them acclaim from the judges. The duo’s Tango to “Psycho Killer”by Miley Cyrus captivated the audience, resulting in a score of 24 out of 30 points, securing their advancement in the competition.

Following them, Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach showcased a mesmerizing contemporary routine filled with storytelling and horror elements, garnering 3 bonus points that elevated their score to a perfect 30.

A notable performance also came from Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, who achieved an impressive 29 out of 30 points and were awarded extra dance-off points. They are set to return for the episode on November 12, 2024.

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold then took the stage, receiving praise for their contemporary choreography set to “I Ran (So Far Away)”by Hidden Citizens, which earned them a score of 28 out of 30.

In a surprising twist, season 33 contestants Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber performed a contemporary routine to “Vampire”by Olivia Rodrigo. Despite scoring bonus points, they were eliminated from the ABC show.

As the episode drew to a close, the leaderboard revealed the standings of the couples in the competition:

• Chandler & Brandon – Viennese waltz, 32
• Joey & Jenna – Argentine tango, 32
• Dwight & Daniella – Contemporary, 31
• Jenn & Sasha – Contemporary, 31
• Danny & Witney – Argentine tango, 28
• Stephen & Rylee – Contemporary, 28
• Ilona & Alan – Tango, 24

Looking ahead, the next episode, titled Election Night, will air on November 12, 2024, marking a milestone as the 500th episode of the series, featuring an instant dance round.

Dancing with the Stars season 33 airs every Tuesday at 8/7c on ABC. Viewers can catch up on previous episodes by streaming them on Disney+. For the latest updates, fans are encouraged to follow the show’s official Instagram account for episode highlights and sneak peeks.

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