Dancing with the Stars 18 Performance Recap: Finals Part 1 - 05/19/2014
Dancing with the Stars 18 recap of the finale performances! It's Freestyle time on DWTS on Week 10!
In Part 1 of the finale, each couple have two dances tonight:
1. A do-over of the "Partner Switch-Up" week, this time with their real partners. This also serves as the Judges pick.
2. Freestyle
In Part 2 on Tuesday, the couples will dance the 24-hour fusion challenge and the winner will be revealed.
DWTS Finale Recap
As usual, I am multitasking so please discuss the show in the comments, just like old times!
Mark Ballas was injured on Sunday, so we'll see if he will participate tonight.
Mark has a sling! Oh no!
ALSO: ONE COUPLE WILL BE ELIMINATED TONIGHT
| Couple | Dance | Score |
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| James Maslow & Peta Murgatroyd | Tango - Watch Video | 29 (9,10,10) |
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Review: This was originally the Switch Up dance between James Maslow and Cheryl Burke.
Carrie Ann Inaba: It was sharp it was intense, I like that your butt was under. Len Goodman: Sharp as a razor, clean as a whistle. Bruno Tonioli: You capped that tango like a guided laser. | ||
| Meryl Davis & Maks Chmerkovskiy | Argentine Tango - Watch Video | 30 (10,10,10) |
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Review: This was originally the Switch Up dance between Meryl Davis and Val Chmerkovskiy.
Carrie Ann Inaba: The added chemistry and incredible magic we cannot put into words. Len Goodman: Last time I said it was the dance of the night. Bruno Tonioli: In the last few weeks your dance seems to be developing into a dance version of a concept album. | ||
| Candace Cameron Bure & Mark Ballas | Quickstep - Watch Video | 27 (9,9,9) |
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Review: This was originally the Switch Up dance between Candace Cameron Bure and Tony Dovolani. Mark removed the sling! He had a MRI and was cleared to dance.
Carrie Ann Inaba: Tonight I'm surprised and totally impressed. You made it like it was a walk in the park. Len Goodman: You got the toughest dance. You did good. Bruno Tonioli: So much better than the last time you did the Quickstep. | ||
| Amy Purdy & Derek Hough | Salsa - Watch Video | 30 (10,10,10) |
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Review: This was originally the Switch Up dance between Amy Purdy and Mark Ballas
Carrie Ann Inaba: It was ridiculous. You've improved. Len Goodman: The more you see the more you admire and love it. Bruno Tonioli: This girl is on fire. You were so in tune. | ||
| James Maslow & Peta Murgatroyd | Freestyle - Watch Video | 29 (10,9,10) |
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Review: This was so good! Great tribal martial arts hip hop with the stick!
Carrie Ann Inaba: To me, you are a star. Len Goodman: I like the concept, I like the attack. Bruno Tonioli: We have a new post-apocalyptic hero. | ||
| Meryl Davis & Maks Chmerkovskiy | Freestyle - Watch Video | 39 (10,10,10) |
| Review: This was absolutely stunning and beautiful. Maks has to win! PERFECTION!
Carrie Ann Inaba: First of all I think you two should get married. This is what true dance was about. Divinity in motion. Len Goodman: There's good there's great and there's Meryl. Bruno Tonioli: Flawless work of art. | ||
| Candace Cameron Bure & Mark Ballas | Freestyle - Watch Video | 24 (8,8,8) |
| Review: This was the dance that Mark injured his shoulder.
Carrie Ann Inaba: You did not hold anything back. I don't feel like you connected to the music. Len Goodman: I admired your tenacity. Bruno Tonioli: I love a disco diva and you went for it with gusto. | ||
| Amy Purdy & Derek Hough | Freestyle - Watch Video | 29 (10,9,10) |
| Review: SO BEAUTIFUL! What an inspiration!
Carrie Ann Inaba: Why so many lifts? Then the chorus kicked in... you were dancing with you soul. Len Goodman: I love the emotion I love the choreography. Bruno Tonioli: You are in orbit tonight. You redefine what is possible. | ||
Results
Meryl and Maks are safe!
Amy and Derek are safe!
And the couple with the lowest combined total of viewer and judges votes is: James and Peta!
Candace and Mark are safe!
James Maslow & Peta Murgatroyd are eliminated from Dancing with the Stars!
The winner is revealed on Tuesday see you then!
I am so shocked James got eliminated!
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