ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You praised Harry Jowsey for showing marked improvement tonight.
But be honest, are you a little bit shocked he’s still here?
Do you think his popularity on TikTok is impacting voting?
Carrie Ann Inaba on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Disney/Christopher Willard
CARRIE ANN INABA:I praised Harry for the improvements I observed.
There was a glimmer of grace shining through!
And for beginners its important to continue to encourage their progress.
Barry Williams with Carrie Ann Inaba on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Courtesy CARRIE ANN INABA
Harry and Alyson [Hannigan] have improved the most in this competition and that deserves recognition and applause.
They have listened to the judges feedback and have tried to implement it.
What’s apparent is that Harry has a huge fan base and they are supporting him.
Carrie Ann Inaba with guest judge Billy Porter, fellow judge Bruno Tonioli, and cohost Julianne Hough.Courtesy CARRIE ANN INABA
This fan base is likely influencing the voting, which isn’t surprising.
It reminds me of the season when Bobby Bones danced with Sharna Burgess.
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Alyson’s contemporary dance brought you to tears tonight.
Can you elaborate on what you found so moving about it?
That’s the true healing power of dance.
I could also relate to her story…
I think many people could.
I felt her truth, I think every one did.
It was very moving.
Im proud of her and happy for her.
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiynabbed season 32’s first perfect score.
Were you surprised it was them to get it?
Xochitl danced the Tango like a pro, as if she had been doing it her whole life.
I’d also like to highlight her impeccable Tango hold, which is slightly different from other ballroom holds.
This is a skill not many can master in such a short time.
Kudos to Xochitl and Val for elevating the game and bringing the ballroom to life last night.
It was absolutely exquisite!
The crowd went wild forBarry when he ripped open his shirt.
Was that moment as fun there as it looked on TV?
When Barry ripped open his shirt, the whole ballroom exploded with joy!
It was a moment that will go down inDWTShistory as one of most memorable of all time!
Just to clarify, in our dance-offs, we all voiced our preferences and then voted.
He’s one of the oldest competitors to make it this far, alongside Tommy Chong.
Barry made it further than either of his fellowBrady Bunchcast members.
What do you think was his key to success?
And how sad were you to see him go?
Barry is the ultimate showman, known for his smooth moves and captivating showmanship!
What set him apart was his inviting warmth, making every dance a joyful experience.
He made you feel like a friend, inviting you in to cheer him on with genuine enthusiasm.
It was truly sad to see him go, but he left on a an incredibly high note.
I had the chance to speak with him after the show and expressed my gratitude for his performances.
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Jason and Charity Lawson both ended up in the bottom.
They’ve both also been atop the leaderboard.
What next level stuff do it’s crucial that you see from them to keep them in it?
It’s clear that Jason could benefit from a confidence boost.
Jason possesses musicality, technique, showmanship, and the talent necessary to succeed onDWTS.
However, at this stage in the competition, he should avoid becoming too internalized during his performances.
I encourage him to embrace a more competitive spirit and be “in it to win it.
Charity is undoubtedly a talented dancer with incredible skill but winningDWTSrequires more than just skill.
Its not just a ballroom dance competition.
Thats what makes it so special.
To winDWTSyou have to also show growth.
The audience and the judges want unforgettable performances that leave a lasting impact, like Xochitl’s Tango did.
With Charity there has been some resistance to our feedback.
But I think she is finally beginning to understand what we are asking for.
But that is where the true growth lies in the uncomfortable places.
Its no small task, but there are great rewards when its achieved.
Why is there no judges' save this year?
And is there one couple so far that you really wish you would have been able to save?
I prefer not to have the final say in determining who stays or goes.
Our job is to judge, but the fourth or sometimes fifth judge has always been the audience.
This makes our fantasticDWTSviewers an integral part of the show by giving them a say in the outcome.
That is what makes the DWTS family what it is.
Its always been us and the viewers.
We do it together.
