Within the first spherical of competitors, the remaining 5 {couples} (Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov; Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach; Xochitl Gomez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy; Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev; Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber) carried out traditional ballroom-dance kinds. Whereas the entire {couples} dazzled, solely Xochitl Gomez and companion Valentin Chmerkovskiy managed to tug off an ideal rating with their steamy samba.

After the primary spherical of performances was accomplished, it was time for the 5 semifinalists to tackle their second dances—this time, Latin dance kinds. Naturally, the second spherical of competitors turned up the warmth.

Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach: Paso Doble

After final week’s triumphant return to the highest of the leaderboard, it was as much as singer Jason Mraz to show that his most up-to-date efficiency wasn’t a one-off. Fortunately, he was in a position to take action comfortably, with a assured, content-filled paso doble.

Jason was challenged on this efficiency by his companion Daniella Karagach with some critical, extreme choreography. However he nailed each final step, specifically, acing the difficult knee walks signature to the paso. We’ve seen critical dancers introduced down by choreo of this caliber, however Jason wasn’t tripped up as soon as.

The judges beloved the efficiency, with choose Carrie Ann Inaba leaving her seat to offer Jason and Daniella a hug, telling the 2 they delivered “magic.” The pair acquired three 10s, for an ideal 30 out of 30 doable factors.

Xochitl Gomez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy: Waltz

Week after week, we’ve seen Xochitl and Val convey magic to the ballroom. Xochitl has dazzled us along with her unbridled power and her signature 1,000-watt smile. However this week, Xochitl and Val surprised with an easier, subtler efficiency.

The pair carried out a waltz set to Girl Gaga’s “La Vie en Rose,” and by the tip, there wasn’t a dry eye in the home. However the true heartbreak got here when choose Derek Hough advised Xochitl and Val that former head choose, the late Len Goodman would have beloved the efficiency. We are able to’t assist however agree.

The judges gave Xochitl and Val three 10s, for an additional good rating.

Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov: Foxtrot

Actuality star Ariana Madix has seen her fair proportion of challenges over the course of this season, dealing with down accidents, robust scores from the judges, and extra. However coming into week 10, she was greater than able to struggle for her spot within the finals—and she or he earned it with this fluid foxtrot.

The place we’ve seen Ariana develop essentially the most this season has been within the fluidity of her motion. Whereas in early weeks she struggled with stiffness, her efficiency this week was silky clean, with not a single step misplaced. And whilst companion Pasha Pashkov challenged her with some critical choreo, she remained assured—a testomony to how far she’s come since week 1.

The judges gave Ariana and Pasha straight 10s, yet one more good rating.

As soon as all of the dancing was completed, it was elimination time. In a twist that shocked the ballroom (and viewers at residence), it was revealed that the 2 celebs vulnerable to being despatched residence have been Xochitl and Ariana regardless of their stellar scores.

However in an excellent extra stunning twist, hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro revealed that the eradicated couple was…nobody! That’s proper, all 5 {couples} will probably be heading to the finals subsequent week. And we are able to’t wait to see them save the final dance.