The instant dance round is truly no joke.

Happy 500th birthdayDancing With the Stars!

You dont look a day over 450.

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy.ABC

The judge said, Im gonna tell it like it is, Im always going to.

And tell it like it is she did, saying that the dance lacked rawness.

NFL star Danny Amendola and NBA star Dwight Howard received similar scores from the judges with different critiques.

stephen nedoroscik and rylee arnold

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold.ABC

Daniella was dancing on a platform the same height as Dwight.

“I finally saw what he looks like!”

Danny received a 27 out of 30 and Dwight a 26.

brandon armstrong and chandler kinney

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong.ABC

A young man growing up in front of us," Bruno said.

“You should be proud of what youve achieved.”

Carrie Ann agreed, “The world needed that at this moment.”

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Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach.ABC

Carrie Ann and Derek both awarded the couple a 10.

The pair got the first perfect score of the season.

But the highest praise of all?Derek said he preferred Chandler’s dance to his.

And with hard work and dedication, a 10 she got!

Her quickstep was praised for her refined footwork, better timing and clear joy in performing the dance.

She snagged her highest score yet with a 28 out of 30.

Then, for the first time inDancinghistory, the stars competed in an instant dance round.

The dance partners showed gratitude for their time on the show and signed off with a sweet goodbye.

Time flies when you’re having fun!

Next week it’s already the semi-finals.

Dancing With the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.