Dancing With the Stars celebrated its Dedication Night on Tuesday, with contestants performing emotional routines honoring significant people in their lives. The episode featured ten celebrities and their professional partners, who dedicated their dances to family members, friends, and even countries.
Tatyana Ali dedicated her Viennese waltz to her late co-star James Avery, joined by Alfonso Ribeiro. Judges critiqued her emotional delivery, with Carrie Ann Inaba describing it as flowing like “old Hollywood.” Ali received a score of 32 out of 40.
Olympian Amber Glenn dedicated her contemporary dance to her sister, touching on mental health struggles and support. This performance earned her the highest score of the night at 38 out of 40, praised by judges for its emotional depth.
Maura Higgins honored her home country of Ireland with a paso doble alongside Mark Ballas. Their routine showcased Irish dance elements, garnering a score of 35 out of 40.
Other notable tributes included Ezra Frech, who dedicated his contemporary dance to his mother, drawing tears from the judges and earning a score of 37. Jenna Dewan showcased her mother’s influence in a Waltz dedicated to her, also scoring 37.
Despite the touching performances, there were no eliminations this episode. Following Dedication Night, producers indicated a double elimination will occur in the next episode.