Bruno the Bond villain? It looks like that’s exactly what’s happening this week as Dancing with the Stars celebrated the 60th anniversary of the James Bond films. Opening with an intense skit that featured Derek Hough and Bruno ahead of a performance from the pros choreographed by Megan Lawson
14 couples were left this week, tasked with taking on spy moves, stunts, and of course, brand new choreography.
Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas
First to dance this week, Charli and Mark took on a quick and romantic rumba to Billie Eilish’s Grammy Award-winning Bond theme. After high compliments last week, this duo wasn’t playing games. Charli brought character, technique, and style to Bond night. Len continued to give Charli big compliments this week. Is it any wonder they got the first 9 of the season?
Total Score: 33/40
Cheryl Ladd and Louis Van Amstel
After being saved last week, Cheryl and Louis took on the rumba and some complex choreography. Their song was “Diamonds are Forever,” and Cheryl truly sparkled! Derek called this Cheryl’s best dance, and Bruno said she “got her sparkle back.”
Total Score: 24/40
Trevor and Emma
These two came to tango! Dancing with a backdrop of flames, these two were agents mid-battle complete with a trio of bad guys to fight! Carrie Ann was impressed by Trevor’s focus in this routine and this pair’s chemistry. Len and Derek had some critiques on Trevor’s framing.
Total Score: 27/40
Daniel and Britt
After crushing Elvis night, Daniel and Britt brought dance and acting together on the ballroom floor this week with a rumba. “You are an absolute leading man,” Derek said to Daniel this week. Bruno was impressed with way that he paired great dancing with incredible acting.
Total Score: 31/40
Jordin and Brandon
Another of the night’s many rumbas, Jordin and Brandon brought the romantic tension between secret agents to life in a performance that Bruno called “smoldering.” Len wanted to see more work with turns, but he said it was still their best dance yet!
Total Score: 29/40
Sam and Cheryl
Sam and Cheryl tried the samba on for size this week. Opening with the bad guys for an impressive stunt from Cheryl, these two put their feet in motion. Derek was excited to see a dance with such a strong start but shared his concerns about Sam losing steam by the end. Carrie Ann wanted to see him trying on some more serious faces for characters like this.
Total Score: 25/40
Selma and Sasha
After two weeks of dances that tackled the themes and Selma’s balance and movement, Selma and Sasha took on a rumba. oh, and Selma was blindfolded! “So inspired as always,” Bruno said when these two finished dancing. Carrie Ann complimented them as well, highlighting their trust and artistry.
Total Score: 28/40
Wayne and Witney
One of this season’s leading pairs, Wayne and Witney danced the tango in a classic “Live and Let Die” scene. Carrie Ann called their moves clean and tight, but wanted Wayne to tighten up his footwork. Len congratulated him on successfully performing his first ballroom dance.
Total Score: 33/40
Vinny and Koko
Can you rumba your way out of a trap? Vinny and Koko can. Taking on a shark-infested ballroom was nothing for this pair. Starting off with some harsh criticism, Len wanted more attention to detail. Derek shared these concerns, but called the dance “fun to watch.”
Total Score: 23/40
Heidi and Artem
Heidi and Artem danced an edgy Argentine tango this week. These two increased their scores last week, and Derek thought they did even better with Bond night, calling this their best dance yet. Bruno labeled this performance a “proper Argentine tango.”
Total Score: 32/40
Shangela and Gleb
Mirrorball who? Shangela sparkled on the floor by herself in a rumba we’re still not over before being joined by her partner Gleb. “That is the living definition of fierce!” Carrie Ann said. Bruno and Derek had some feedback on footwork and lines, but the judges loved this performance.
Total Score: 30/40
Jessie and Alan
Jessie went for gold this week literally! Painted gold to match her costume, Jessie and Alan dance a rumba inspired by Goldfinger. The footwork fell flat for this performance, but Derek encouraged Jessie to remember how far she’s come since the first week.
Total Score: 26/40
Joseph and Alexis
Joined once again by new partner Alexis, Joseph took on the Argentine tango this week. Dancing to Sam Smith’s “Writing’s on the Wall,” Joseph earned a high compliment from Derek Hough. “You’re a great dancer.” There was some debate over the lift in this performance, but overall the judges seemed impressed by Joseph’s progress.
Total Score: 29/40
Gabby and Val
Gabby and Val tied for the top on Elvis night, but Gabby didn’t seem to think she could compete with Charli and Wayne. For a confidence boost and some Bond girl energy, this pair danced the cha cha. Derek and Bruno were more than excited about this performance, but Carrie Ann was torn over Gabby’s lines and movement.
Total Score: 33/40
The Results
The live votes left Trevor and Emma, Cheryl and Louis, and Sam and Cheryl in the bottom three. Trevor and Emma were saved by their combined scores, and the judges were left to decide which couple to save. Bruno, Carrie Ann, and Derek voted to save Sam and Cheryl. With Len agreeing on that vote, it was a unanimous decision.
Next week the remaining 13 couples will dance to celebrate hit shows and movies on Disney+.
