{"id":3480,"date":"2026-10-30T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/?p=3480"},"modified":"2026-11-07T04:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T04:27:11","slug":"10s-and-tender-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2026\/10\/30\/10s-and-tender-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking down 10s, tender moments on \u2018Dancing with the Stars\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Randall Elvin<\/a> \u00b7 Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ezra Frech and Bahar Soomekh dance during Dedication Night. (Dancing with the Stars on Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dancing with the Stars is now 6 weeks into their usual 10-week schedule you may wish upon your star to win, but this season is heating up too fast to know how it will end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedication night proved to be a huge night and really set things into place so let\u2019s look at a few highlights from that night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frech and Karagach earned the first 10 of the season from guest judge Kym Johnson-Herjavec for their contemporary routine to \u201cBloodline\u201d which was dedicated to Frech’s mother. The performance combined athleticism with a deeply personal message that was delivered with his mother joining him. The couple finished with 37 out of 40 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glenn and Pashkov followed with an equally impressive contemporary performance to Sia’s \u201cBreathe Me,\u201d dedicated to Glenn’s sister, Brooke. Their routine earned two 10s and a total of 38 out of 40, the highest score of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess also delivered a personal moment during dedication night. Cameron and his fianc\u00e9e, Tate Madden, announced they are expecting a baby girl. That is exactly the type of emotion and celebration that connects fans who love the personal dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dewan danced with substitute partner Alan Bersten due to Val Chmerkovskiy serving a week suspension. This was for making a controversial social media comment about judge Carrie Ann Inaba. When he apologized for the remark, it was interpreted by some as threatening. His absence meant Jenna Dewan had to dance with replacement partner Alan Bersten on Dedication Night however they impressively managed a solid 37 out of 40 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shum and Jenna Johnson earned 36 points for their foxtrot to John Mayer’s \u201cStop This Train,\u201d dedicated to Shum’s wife, Shelby. Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa also scored 36 for their contemporary routine to \u201cCan’t Take My Eyes Off You.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the real biggest shock came when it was announced nobody was eliminated.<\/strong> All ten couples were declared safe, and the show announced a double elimination for the following week. Scores and votes would carry forward, meaning the results of Dedication Night still mattered even without an immediate exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedication night was proven to be one of the biggest nights because of its connection of their personal stories to their choreography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, who has the best shot of taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy?Frech leads the cumulative standings with 159 points. His first perfect 10s and emotionally compelling performance make him the current pick to win.AlthoughGlenn delivered the night’s highest score, and her 158 cumulative points put her just one point behind Frech so they must be considered equally. If she continues performing at this level, the top spot is within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving straight from dedication night to Halloween night may trip viewers up. Emotional depth gives way to spooky themes, dramatic choreography and a double elimination. Halloween themed dances have historically been tricky. A performance that looks impressive theatrically still needs clean technique, timing and strong choreography to earn top scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Olson and Connor Wood are looking to be the most in danger. Both have struggled to keep pace with the leading couples on the judges’ scoreboard. With two couples expected to leave, there is less room for a weaker performance as margins for error get incredibly thinner. When it gets to the wire, compelling personal stories may no longer keep you in it. Cameron will have to watch out. Ali has been doing a good job keeping his fans emotionally invested and connected but storytelling and personality alone can\u2019t carry them through another week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a double elimination looming and Halloween twists ahead, the Mirrorball race is only getting more unpredictable and harder to not tune into.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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