Dancing with the StarsFull Recap: 1 Number Gets Derek Hough 'Pregnant' and Joey Graziadei Delivers 'Sex Appeal'

Mar. 15, 2025

‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33 contestants Brooks Nader (far left) and Gleb Savchenko (second from left) and Emma Slater and Reginald VelJohnson.Photo:Disney/Andrew Eccles

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After a week off for thevice presidential debate,Dancing with the Starsreturned on Monday, Oct. 7, with a pre-taped episode — the first of two nights of competition this week.

Eleven couples entered the ballroom for Soul Train Night, which saw actressRosie Perezjoin as a guest judge alongsideCarrie Ann Inaba,Derek Houghand Bruno Tonioli.

Anna, 33, said onthe Sept. 28 episodeof Tori’s podcastmisSPELLINGthat she gave that response simply “because that was the truth.”

“You guys told me what I’m supposed to do. I tried to do it and then I still was rejected,” continued Anna, whocompeted with an ankle braceletwhile she remains under house arrest amid an ongoing dispute about her deportation. “And, I’m taking away nothing. This is what I’m taking away from it, because your advice was worthless.”

Anna’s partnerEzra Sosaappreciated the sentiment and latergot a tattooof the word “nothing” alongside “33” to represent season 33 of the show.

Chandler Kinney seemed to have made a permanent mark on the leaderboard, ending the Oct. 7 episode at the top again with Brandon Armstrong. Bachelor Nation’s Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran delivered steamy performances that earned them high scores, too.

Despite doing a dance that moved Carrie Ann to tears, Reginald VelJohnson remained at the bottom of the leaderboard, as did Eric Roberts and his sentimental Foxtrot.

Read along to find out who got down and who needed to bring more boogey on Soul Train Night.

(Note: the most recent updates appear at the top, so scroll all the way down to start from the beginning of the show.)

No Souls Go Home on Soul Train NightOctober 07, 2024 10:10 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostChandler and Brandon, Joey and Jenna, and Sasha and Jenn filled the top three spots on the leaderboard, while Reginald and Emma, Dwight and Daniella, and Eric and Britt sat at the bottom. Alfonso announced that there wouldn’t be any eliminations until the couples compete again on Oct. 8’s Hair Metal Night — which will featureGene Simmonsasa guest judge— but it would be another double elimination.

No Souls Go Home on Soul Train Night

October 07, 2024 10:10 PM EDT

Chandler and Brandon, Joey and Jenna, and Sasha and Jenn filled the top three spots on the leaderboard, while Reginald and Emma, Dwight and Daniella, and Eric and Britt sat at the bottom. Alfonso announced that there wouldn’t be any eliminations until the couples compete again on Oct. 8’s Hair Metal Night — which will featureGene Simmonsasa guest judge— but it would be another double elimination.

Chandler Kinney Fights to Stay on TopOctober 07, 2024 10:04 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBrandon Armstrongwanted to make sure he andChandler Kinneystayed at the top of the leaderboard, so he brought in originalSoul Traindancer Reggie Thornton to help them better understand the era.Chandler, 24, thought that if she and Brandon, 30, could follow Reggie’s advice, then “we can see even higher scores.“Chandler and Brandon made their Cha Cha to Run-DMC’s “It’s Tricky” look like a piece of cake.“Your musicality was there, your rhythm was there and your passion was there,” Rosie said. “The only critique that I want to say to you young girl is: let ur sexuality explode.“Score: 36/40

Chandler Kinney Fights to Stay on Top

October 07, 2024 10:04 PM EDT

Brandon Armstrongwanted to make sure he andChandler Kinneystayed at the top of the leaderboard, so he brought in originalSoul Traindancer Reggie Thornton to help them better understand the era.

Chandler, 24, thought that if she and Brandon, 30, could follow Reggie’s advice, then “we can see even higher scores.”

Chandler and Brandon made their Cha Cha to Run-DMC’s “It’s Tricky” look like a piece of cake.

“Your musicality was there, your rhythm was there and your passion was there,” Rosie said. “The only critique that I want to say to you young girl is: let ur sexuality explode.”

Score: 36/40

The Bachelorette Turns Up the Heat

October 07, 2024 09:55 PM EDT

With her exJonathan Johnsonwatching in the studio,Jenn Tranaimed to bring the seductive moves when she performed a Viennese Waltz withSasha Farber.

“This is about a man woman, their passion,” Sasha explained to Jenn, 26, during rehearsal. “I want fire, sexiness.”

The Bachelorette thought that could be an issue for her. “I want it to look like elegant and sexy,” she said. “I’ve just never seen myself in that kind of a light.”

“That was such a sexy — I’m sorry, it was one of the sexiest Viennese Waltzes I’ve ever seen,” Bruno said.

Carrie And and Rosie agreed. “I loved it,” theFlight Attendantstar said. “It was hot.”

Score: 31/40

Reginald VelJohnson Hopes for Sunnier Days Ahead

October 07, 2024 09:44 PM EDT

Reginald VelJohnsoncredited his partnerEmma Slaterwith keeping him going in the competition.

“I love Emma,” the actor, 72, said. “It has become a very wonderful friendship. I couldn’t move without her. My legs feel like soup.”

“It’s like watching my grandpa out there dance, you know?” Derek said to Reginald. “And that makes me so happy.”

The routine brought Carrie Ann to tears. “There’s something so sweet and innocent when you dance,” she told theDie Hardstar. “I wish I could give you 10s and 10s just for getting out there and showing us that kind of beautiful joy.”

Score: 21/40

Danny Amendola Does a Foxtrot Worth Flipping For

October 07, 2024 09:31 PM EDT

Still, Danny, 38, welcomed the challenge. “I’m excited that America gets to see a more debonaire version of me,” he said.

Similar to Joey, the ex-wide receiver incorporated a backflip into his performance, except Danny’s saw him jump over Witney, 30.

“Stay on this path, great job,” Derek said to Danny.

Bruno advised Danny, “You have to learn to become lyrical.”

Score: 30/40

An NBA Star Drops the Ball

October 07, 2024 09:20 PM EDT

Dwight HowardandDaniella Karagachworried their Cha Cha wouldn’t be a slam dunk due to travel commitments that compromised their rehearsal time.

“We got barely any practice, so I am stressing out because the Cha Cha’s the hardest dance we’re gonna do all season,” Daniella, 31, told the cameras. “And we are learning to do this in two days.”

The former NBA star, 38, admitted, “I’m really nervous.”

“That was hard to watch,” Carrie Ann told Dwight and Daniella.

Bruno felt similarly. “You gotta work on your technique,” he told Dwight. “Actually, you lost it completely in a section there. You were literally making it up.”

Score: 23/40

The Bachelor Brings the Crowd to Their Feet

October 07, 2024 09:09 PM EDT

Despite being tied for third last place week, Joey wanted to do better.

“I want to do something surprising or like epic,” Jenna said during rehearsal.

The reality star tossed out the idea of doing a backflip. “I haven’t landed a backflip since high school,” Joey said. “I was a cheerleader a very long time ago.”

Derek thought theBachelorettealum “nailed” the backflip. “You had more moves than U-Haul,” Derek said to Joey.

Bruno said Joey was “totally on it all the time” and “never missed a beat.”

Rosie bluntly told Joey, “Your sex appeal is amazing.”

Score: 34/40

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko Put Their ‘Great Chemistry’ on Display

October 07, 2024 08:58 PM EDT

“That’s real life,” theSports Illustratedmodel said.

Gleb joked to Brooks that the performance should be “sexy, very intimate — though we will have to work really hard on that one.”

“It’s definitely a huge bonus that Gleb and I have such great chemistry, so we are going to use that to our advantage,” Brooks said.

Brooks and Gleb narrowly held off on kissing at the end of their routine.

“That dance made me pregnant,” Derek joked.

Score: 28/40

Superstitions Get the Boot

October 07, 2024 08:49 PM EDT

“Back in 2021 when I didn’t make that Olympic team, I decided, we’re just going to crush every superstitions,” the bronze medalist, 25, told his partnerRylee Arnold. “I won World Champions and I kinda of realized, superstitions are a little silly.”

Pommel Horse Guy pummeled those superstitions indeed.

“Clark Kent — I mean Stephen — you are so cute,” Rosie, 60, said, adding, “a little stiff, but you’re so cute.”

Eric Roberts Gives It His All for His Wife

October 07, 2024 08:38 PM EDT

ProBritt Stewartdidn’t want to be at the bottom again with actorEric Roberts.

“That is the last ‘4’ that we see in this competition,” Britt told Eric, 68.

Eric just felt happy to still be in the competition. “I am so proud that I am still here for my wife,” he said. “It’s her favorite show and she bends over backwards for me. She’s my everything.”

“You have improved,” Carrie Ann told Eric. “Your posture was better. Maybe with your balance, let’s try to keep a little bend in your knees.”

Score: 24/30

1 Star Might Be Quitting Their Day Job

October 07, 2024 08:26 PM EDT

Months after competing in the Olympics,Ilona Maherwent back to Paris when performing a Foxtrot to “Lady Marmalade” withAlan Bersten.

“We gotta show the classy side of Ilora,” Alan, 30, said.

After seeing the number, Derek called Ilona “beautiful and elegant” and Bruno referred to her number as a “proper Foxtrot.”

Phaedra Parks Gets the Show off to a Quick StartOctober 07, 2024 08:16 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostPhaedra Parksand her partnerVal Chmerkovskiyboth worried about her pulling off a Quickstep on Soul Train Night.“I’ve never seen Phaedra be quick,” Val, 38, said.The reality star, 50, knew the Quickstep would be a challenge for her. “My hart is racing,” she told the cameras. “I’m extremely nervous. This Quickstep might be too quick for me.“The duo danced toAretha Franklin’s “Think,” and received rave reviews from the judges.“You have soul, you really do,” Derek, 39, said to Phaedra.Bruno, 68, called the Bravolebrity “retro fabulous,” and Carrie Ann, 56, told her, “You are the queen.“Score: 30/40

Phaedra Parks Gets the Show off to a Quick Start

October 07, 2024 08:16 PM EDT

Phaedra Parksand her partnerVal Chmerkovskiyboth worried about her pulling off a Quickstep on Soul Train Night.

“I’ve never seen Phaedra be quick,” Val, 38, said.

The reality star, 50, knew the Quickstep would be a challenge for her. “My hart is racing,” she told the cameras. “I’m extremely nervous. This Quickstep might be too quick for me.”

The duo danced toAretha Franklin’s “Think,” and received rave reviews from the judges.

“You have soul, you really do,” Derek, 39, said to Phaedra.

Bruno, 68, called the Bravolebrity “retro fabulous,” and Carrie Ann, 56, told her, “You are the queen.”

The Boogying Begins

October 07, 2024 08:08 PM EDT

Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei Tease Their Jive

October 07, 2024 07:47 PM EDT

The reality star commented, “The slow spin gets me every time 😂.”

A Strong Bond Forms Off ScreenOctober 07, 2024 07:36 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBrooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Disney/Eric McCandlessPartnersBrooks NaderandGleb Savchenko’s chemistry continued to grow on and off the show. The model, 28, posted a TikTok video on Sunday, Oct. 6, featuring the dance pro, 41, kissing her cheek while an edit ofSabrina Carpenter’s “Bed Chem” played. Brooks mouthed along to the audio, which only said, “Come right on me,” before giving Gleb a cheeky look.Rumors of a romance between Brooks and Gleb began when the couple shared a kiss during a rehearsal. Then duringthe Sept. 24, episode,they were seen sharing kisses backstagethroughout the night.

A Strong Bond Forms Off Screen

October 07, 2024 07:36 PM EDT

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Disney/Eric McCandless

Disney/Eric McCandless

PartnersBrooks NaderandGleb Savchenko’s chemistry continued to grow on and off the show. The model, 28, posted a TikTok video on Sunday, Oct. 6, featuring the dance pro, 41, kissing her cheek while an edit ofSabrina Carpenter’s “Bed Chem” played. Brooks mouthed along to the audio, which only said, “Come right on me,” before giving Gleb a cheeky look.

Rumors of a romance between Brooks and Gleb began when the couple shared a kiss during a rehearsal. Then duringthe Sept. 24, episode,they were seen sharing kisses backstagethroughout the night.

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