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By Kim Krober
The opening for Halloween Night on Dancing with the Stars called upon many horror favorites, ranging from an eerie old-time hotel with bellhops to Frankenstein and a zombie group dance. Halloween is always a frightfully fun time on this program. I enjoyed seeing everyone's costumes, including the judges. Bruno brought out his inner devil, while Carrie Ann channeled everyone's favorite evil queen, Maleficent. I'm not sure what Len was supposed to be, but when he called out Tom Bergeron for not dressing up, Tom quipped the perfect response (as always) back, saying he came as a gray-haired Ryan Seacrest. Let's see how your favorites did during this spooktacular seventh week of competition:
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A Jive to "The Time Warp" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show? What a fantastic start to Halloween Night! Len told Kel he was rockin' and it left him reelin'. Bruno loved that he and Witney took a cult classic and re-imagined it with original choreography. Carrie Ann thought it was incredible, saying Kel was off the hook. I agreed for the most part except I wasn't sure about the snake makeup...
Score: 27
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James was just as unsettled by Len's "tutti frutti bootie" comment last week as the rest of us. This week, he and Emma brought out their inner demons for a haunting Viennese Waltz to "I Put a Spell on You" by Annie Lennox. Bruno called him the Prince of Darkness, pulling all the strings in a powerful performance that was perfection until he made a misstep. Carrie Ann spoke for America when said she was falling for him for his flawless execution. Len thought the dance was terrific with lovely movement and great footwork. All three judges had to rub it in that it would have been a perfect 10 if not for that one mistake. Talk about tricks and treats.
Score: 27
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Ally had a long list of fears, but she looked fearless during her Suicide Squad-inspired Tango with Sasha to Ava Max's "Sweet But Psycho". Carrie Ann called it another on-point dance pushed to the edge with a visceral feel, while Len enjoyed seeing Ally come back to life after being in the bottom two last week. Bruno said it was a premier Tango with a wicked attitude, full of content and done correctly for the most part. Is everyone destined for all 9's tonight?
Score: 27
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Hannah and Alan came back with a Jazz routine set to "Bad Girls" by Donna Summer. I loved her dead beauty queen costume, but disco seemed like such an odd choice for Halloween Night. Len told her she's a terrific dancer, saying he enjoyed her performance. Bruno said nothing was scary about that because it was lively and theatrical, but he called her out on her technique. Carrie Ann agreed with Len that it was crisp and clear, but she also agreed with Bruno that something's missing and Hannah's still disconnected with her movements. Alan said he got what the judges were saying, admitting that he thinks Hannah is still a little unconfident in her abilities though she needn't be.
Score: 25
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"Survivor" by Destiny's Child seemed like a fitting choice for Karamo - and his reaction to dancing to a Beyoncé song was priceless. Can we talk about his amazing transformation this week in fierceness and intensity? I didn't even recognize him in that makeup! Bruno said there was no lack of power or focus during that performance that left the studio shaking. Carrie Ann called him a sonic boom, appreciating that he opened up and let loose this week. Len congratulated the hair, makeup, and wardrobe department and said the dance had plenty of power and intensity, though it needed more shaping. I swear, I don't think I've ever seen anybody more genuinely thrilled to be there.
Score: 25
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Lauren made a beautiful vampire seductress, dancing a steamy Argentine Tango with Gleb to Sarah Vaughan's "Whatever Lola Wants". Carrie Ann loved it, praising her for a true transformation in this competition. Len saw plenty of what he wanted with full-on Argentine characterization and a spirited performance. Bruno wanted a bite, saying it was sexy and that it reminded him of watching Marilyn Monroe crossed with Madonna playing a vampire. Hmm, I think that was a good thing. I can't believe she danced that intensely with three broken ribs!
Score: 27
Sean Spicer & Lindsay Arnold, Jive
The producers finally found a purpose for Sean this week. I may not enjoy watching him dance, but he made a helluva Frankenstein monster with the character being the perfect mask for his stiff movements. I loved the monsters in the coffins, Lindsay's adorable Bride look, and that it was a Jive set to perennial favorite "The Monster Mash". However, is it just me or does Sean seem to dance the exact same dance no matter what he's supposedly doing? Len said Halloween is all about the supernatural, but this wasn't super or natural, lacking Jive content. However, he once again told him that he appreciates that Sean comes out and tries his hardest. Bruno thought the monster part was perfection, but remarked that the Jive was about six feet behind, telling Sean that timing is not his strong suit. Carrie Ann said it was a dance only his mummies could love. She said it was not his best dance, but she continues to admire his spirit. Did 6 6 6 take on a new meaning on the judges' paddles this week?
Score: 18
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I loved Kate's Little Red Riding Hood-inspired costume and Rumba set to Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game". Bruno called it beautiful and haunting, admiring her ability to tell a story and capture the audience's attention. Carrie Ann agreed with Bruno, noting a tiny misstep, but complimented her for feeling so good about the choreography that she shines brightly in the competition. Len loves Pasha's choreography, taking the time to give credit where credit's due. He also told Kate she came out confidently with a knock-out performance. I love Pasha too - I hope he sticks around on the show past this season.
Score: 24
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The pressure is always on when the celebs have to learn a second routine in a week. James, Hannah, Lauren, and Ally managed to make Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" have a creepy vibe I never really got while listening to the song or watching the campy video. Len thought it was a lovely touch of Viennese Waltz, Paso Doble, and more with interesting choreography. He was full of nothing but admiration for the celebrities. Bruno loved its elegance and drama, saying it brought out everyone's personality. Carrie Ann loved seeing everyone in sync. It was a triumphant performance with a trio of 9's from the judges.
Score: 27
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I loved the opening sequence with the Pennywise costumes from It! Kel, Karamo, Kate, and Sean's dance set to Beyoncé's "Beautiful Nightmare" (that's twice the Beyoncé! for Karamo) was a thing of beauty to behold. Bruno said it was nightmarishly entertaining, though not everyone was always on time (gee, I wonder which dancer that was). Carrie Ann loved the concept, giving Kate the most valuable player award for reigning in the men when the celebs had to dance without their pro partners. Len liked the fun of it, congratulating them on a job well done. However, Team Treat fell slightly behind Team Trick with a trio of 8's from the judges.
Score: 24
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