PureDWTS Season 27, Week 5: Who’s Dancing What, And When?
Disney Night. :::sigh::: Who will likely do well?? Alexis, Milo, Evanna are the three who I can see really doing well with their dances and corresponding themes. DeMarcus likely will, but a charleston could be interesting. Will they continue to lowball the hell out of him? JP…question is, can Cheryl finally make him happen?? Bobby will be interesting to watch. Can he harness all that energy into a beautiful waltz??
ETA: Updated with running order. Right off the bat, good to see Milo closing the show – I think that’s a good sign for him. Juan Pablo going 2nd is concerning – especially since he went first last week and was a bit of a non-event. Joe likely dancing at the top of the 2nd hour makes me think he’s probably not headed home. -Court-
Alexis & Alan – Foxtrot (Song: “Just Around the Riverbend” from Pocahontas)
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Juan Pablo & Cheryl – V. Waltz (Song: “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast)
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DeMarcus & Lindsay – Charleston (Song: “A Star is Born” from Hercules)
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Evanna & Keo – Jazz (Song: “When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled)
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Joe & Jenna – Jive (Song: “Zero” from Ralph Breaks the Internet)
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Mary Lou & Sasha – Contemporary (Song: “Reflection” from Mulan)
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John & Emma – Quickstep (Song: “I Wan’na Be Like You” from The Jungle Book (seriously?))
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Bobby & Sharna – Waltz (Song: “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”)
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Milo & Witney – Quickstep (Song: “Incredits 2” from Incredibles 2)
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They actually did it. They somehow managed to make me more excited for JP than anyone else this week. I think this could be a breakout dance for him and if it isn’t I don’t think he’ll EVER have one. Interested to see what Cheryl comes up with because I’ve been waiting for them to do Gaston for a long time.
I’ve also been waiting for Tangled since Disney night became a thing, so I’m ecstatic they’re finally doing it. I don’t think Keo has ever done jazz on the show, though, so hopefully it’s better than the Frozen one Maks came up with a few seasons back.
I was expecting Mary Poppins Returns to be the upcoming movie getting a glorified commercial on DWTS instead of Ralph Breaks the Internet but since the latter is out next month I suppose it makes sense. Though giving Joe jive just screams “we want him out”.
Joe and Jenna have the jive this week. All I can say to that is Oy vey! And I am not even Jewish. Yet another cringeworthy dance coming from Joe. Hopefully Joe/Jenna will be eliminated next Monday, but I am not holding my breath. IMO, the top 5 dance couples, which is Milo/Witney, DeMarcus/Lindsay, Juan Pablo/Cheryl, Evanna/Keo, Alexis/Alan I am looking forward to. A bit apprehensive of Evanna/Keo dance just because it is Keo.
-Although im sure she is gonna do fine with the dance , i was really hoping Alexis would have gotten a VW to ” i see the light ” from tangled …that would have been perfect.
-Milo is gonna kill his quickstep …in love with the incredibles theme.
-Mary lu….ugh..im upset that they are wasting “Reflection” on her.
-Not sure how well Demarcus will be with a Charleston tbqh.
-John a quickstep ..this could be really bad for him , especially if he isn’t getting as many votes as other contestants.
-Bobby…im confused..isn’t the dances supposed to be about the celeb because it looks like they give him the little mermaid just for sharna and the song proves it even more!
-Evy ..i feel like frozen would have suited her more but its getting kinda played out..nervous for keo cause i think this is his first jazz..hoping he can pull this off!
-JP….idk what it is but i just do not care for him at all…like he’s just there
-Joe ..a jive …nothing to say except he needs to go pronto ..im tired of him!
Funny that Sasha had a quickstep to that same song with Kim Fields a few seasons back. At least they’re keeping it in the family! I worry about John’s chances more than anyone going into next week, but I’m sure it’ll be a fun routine. I do wish they’d come up with new theme weeks.
Joe-yikes. I’ll just say it now. I do not expect that to be good.
I’ve also been wanting to see a song from Tangled forever on here, so glad they are finally doing something from that. I think DeMarcus and Milo will do the best, although I’m wondering why DeMarcus seems to be getting low balled the last couple of weeks. I hate jazz being a style because none of the pros know how to do it and I’m already nervous for Evanna, so this makes me worry more about her chances.
Milo should kill that quickstep however I’m a bit worried because he doesn’t have much upbeat style left I think – jive, samba and if paso count as one. I hope to see a foxtrot or a waltz soon for him.
A star is born is my song I love it so much + a Lindsay’s charleston : what a treat. regardless of what the judges will say I’m happy.
I’m happy Sharna is finally being Ariel but I don’t care for Bobby, just wainting for his exit.
I wish Alexis had something else because 1) Pocahontas is a sensitive subject and 2) I wan’t her to have a bold character – Ursula or Cruella – something that coudlhelp her be less pageant like.
Finally I hope this jive will be Joe’s goodbye.
Two songs/corresponding styles I always wish they’d use on Disney night but never do, both from The Lion King: A contemporary to Circle of Life, and Rumba to Can You Feel the Love Tonight. I’d love to see that happen someday!
Anyone else just burned out on Disney night?
I would like to see a VW to I See the Light, too, Julia. As for being apprehensive for their jazz because Keo is the choreographer, he seems bright enough to get help with a stye he’s not familiar with. Also, Keo has been killing this season and exceeding everyone’s expectations. It’s gonna be good!
Isn’t this like the 10th time a couple is doing a freaking dance (a quickstep no les) to that jungle book song? are there no others?
Actually, I think it will be a more fun night that this past Monday. I’m especially anxious to see Joe’s “Jive” and his kicks and flicks will be awesome …not!!!
Briana – a rumba to Can You Feel the Love Tonight would be amazing!
I love Disney Night! I am really pleased with the songs chosen for the regular show and juniors this year. They seemed to use a better variety than in the past (even though there are a couple of repeats).
I do feel a little bad for Witney because she just got accused of copying Lindsay and Jordan’s trio salsa, and now she got an Incredibles song (which is in a similar vein to Lindsay and Jordan’s Incredibles Charleston). I know it’s a different style, but I bet some of those Witney haters are going to say she’s copying Lindsay again. Ughhhhhhhhh.
I keep secretly hoping Joe will make a breakthrough one week and wow everyone with some improvement, but that’s almost definitely not going to happen with a Jive. Yikes!
My top 3 faves are still Milo, Evanna, and DeMarcus and I think they’ll all do well this week.
Just my thoughts and score predicitions:
John & Emma – Quickstep (Song: “I Wan’na Be Like You” from The Jungle Book: LOVE this song and this is the dance I am most excited for. My guess on score (7,8,8)
DeMarcus & Lindsay – Charleston (Song: “A Star is Born” from Hercules): This worries me for some reason. I really hope he does well. My guess on score (8,8,8)
Alexis & Alan – Foxtrot (Song: “Just Around the Riverbend” from Pocahontas): This should be really good. My guess: (9,9,9)
Joe & Jenna – Jive (Song: “Zero” from Ralph Breaks the Internet): I have zero faith in this one. My guess on score (5,5,5)
Milo & Witney – Quickstep (Song: “Incredits 2” from Incredibles 2): This screams fun to me. I think this will get a perfect score.
Mary Lou & Sasha – Contemporary (Song: “Reflection” from Mulan): This should be gorgous. My guess on score (9,9,9)
Juan Pablo & Cheryl – V. Waltz (Song: “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast): Same thing I said about Milo.
Evanna & Keo – Jazz (Song: “When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled): Keo’s first jazz! My guess (9,9,9)
Bobby & Sharna – Waltz (Song: “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”): This should be good. I get a good feeling about it. My guess (8,8,8)
#12 @Vin, it’s technically the halfway point of the season this week, so expect the gauntlet to be thrown down. I think they might dust off the infamous 3 paddle for Joe, and if they don’t it means by some miracle Joe is good at one dance or the standard will be ignored. Usually by week 5 they start to crack down. I personally think that they’re trying to get rid of Joe, especially since the ladies have dances that a, don’t have clear cut rules or b, are in their wheelhouse in Alexis’s case.
@Trent – I was burned out on Disney night after season 18.
Dancing with the Stars is not a Professional Dance competition, it is a Realty Dance competition for people who have never danced. I am so glad Tinashe went home as she should have never been there; she is a professional performer which is not what the show is about. I am glad Bobby and Joe are still there as they are what the show is about.
It seems to me that a lot of the commentators expect DWTS to be a professional dance competition, but it isn’t. DWTS is a reality dance show where people vote for who they like and not necessarily for the best dancer.
Even if there were only Judges and no votes, it is still not always fair because artistic competitions are very subjective to the Judges prejudices.
Oh bullshit, Sally. You’re talking two extremes which is just silly. You don’t have to be a professional to be on DWTS – in fact, most (including Tinashe) aren’t professionals. But you don’t have to be horrendous to be a novice either. You SHOULD want to be there and at least try and I don’t get that from Joe anymore – and dear lord, he’s HORRIBLE. Let him go home for god’s sake. It’s a show about celebs LEARNING to dance – and he’s not.
Well, Princess Heidi. I think that is presumptuous to think Joe doesn’t want to be there. Someone who rehearses for many hours every day is not someone who does not want to be there. Learning to dance is very hard for a person who has never danced in their life.
I think you have read my comment wrong. The show is for Celebs to learn to dance plus some of the celebs use it to kick-start a career especially a career that has slowed down. Tinashe does not fit into that category. If you want to watch Tinashe dance you can go to one of her shows.
Disney night seems to be my least favorite themes now. Although I am looking forward to the juniors version of it. I might have to dvr this episode and skip through all the nonsense. Also still sad about Tinashe going home and having to sit thru another cringeworthy dance from joe :/
So glad that Sharna finally gets to be Ariel for a night but almost angry that Pocahontas is a viable song/theme choice.
@Sally
DWTS is for celebrities that’s it. Vote for whoever you want but stop bashing ringers. You do know that 98% of the contestant on DWTS are profesionnal performers ? Actor, Singer, Comedian, Models, etc. are performers so what you are saying is stupid, sorry.
Also people expect contestants to be respectful towards everyone involved on the show and be enthusiast about the experience. That’s why Alek was second runner-up, Bill was 4th, David was first runner-up, etc.
Lastly artistry is subjective, technique isn’t.
I am going by what the pros say, no need to be abusive!
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A nice reminder that this show is called Dancing with the STARS.. NOT so you think you can dance. It’s supposed to be about the GROWTH/JOURNEY of someone who’s never danced before!
@SharnaBurgess
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When I hear what people love most about our show it’s not the perfect Cha Cha lock, the best frame or the even the scores…it’s the human, the story, the inspiration, the journey and the pure heart our celebs leave on the floor, paird with growth.
I do feel sorry for any backlash Joe, Jenna, and Sharna are getting (Bobby to a lesser extent, as I think he brings some of it on himself-and I don’t even think he’s terrible, just needs to not go rogue and then whine about it after the fact). I kind of feel like Jenna and Sharna are kind of giving up, because one has a partner that clearly is not going to get any better, and the other has one that just marches to the beat of his own drum. I know many are calling Jenna a hypocrite; I don’t know if I’d go that far, but she was fine having a ringer last season that barely did any ballroom dances (and still won with one of the worst freestyles ever).
But Joe clearly is not going to get any better, and he really doesn’t act like he wants to be there. I really don’t think it’s going to get better for him if he lasts a few more weeks but isn’t improving and getting the same scores (or worse). He went backwards last week in scores. The most comical part of the dance for me was that Val and Gleb going shirtless couldn’t even get much enthusiasm from the crowd.
@Sally,
Jenna won with a ringer, I don’t think her tweet his that valid. As for what Sharna said, I actually like perfection that’s why I enjoyed s25 so much and Jordan and Lindsey. I also like improvement, like Bill, Frankie, David and even Kareem, but I have yet to see that with Joe. Also is it fair to give a 20 to Bobby for a cha cha with almost no cha cha and a 21 to a full AT from John ?
This show is first and foremost about learning ballroom/latin no matter how you became a celeb. So seeing Joe – who isn’t putting the effort – or Bobby – who thinks he is in some frat house – is frustrating.
I will never agree with bullying someone, especially things like Jenna received on her social media however people who voted have every right to be upset and voice with respect their frustration.
I am soooooo excited for Disney Night (probably cuz I just love Disney) lol! I’m so excited that they are bringing music from Tangled, Hercules & Pocahontas! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Milo, but another fast dance and I’m worried it’ll seem similar to Jordan/Lindsay’s Charleston with the Incredibles music. And I’m so sad they gave Joe/Jenna the new song from Wreck-It Ralph 2. Can’t wait for the 2-night DISNEH event!!!!
Well, Sally, your response does nothing to counter my original comment – you produced two extremes to make your point. He’s NOT learning to dance, that much is clear and he has no professional career (in show business) besides trying to date the bachelorette.
And bringing the pros into this means NOTHING. Their opinion is no more valid than mine, plus they have a vested interest. Not to mention the two pros you quoted are paired with the two worst dancers currently on the show. OF COURSE, they’re going to say that. Even if you agree with what they say – and I actually do – Joe hasn’t shown growth, nor is he inspirational and I can’t really put my finger on a journey. Combine that with a total lack of ability and I see no reason why he’s still there over someone like Tinashe. Your whole “ringer” comment is just sour grapes trying to justify voting for a non-dancing, non-celebrity.
I just want to ask the mods a question. I read somewhere and I’m sorry I dont remember where that Juan Pablo has lots of training and experience. Is that true? I’m not saying it’s good or bad, I’m just curious. If I am asking a question you’ve already answered I apologize.
I don’t know, Lynne. The only time I ever worry about ringers is when people use it as an excuse to bash someone – and I haven’t really looked at anyone this season. It would appear, upon looking at his wiki page and his IMDB that he’s more of a ringer than many, INCLUDING Tinashe. Went to theater school (what people railed about against both Nicole and Jennifer), and starred in Chicago, Saturday Night Fever, Grease and several other productions. That yardstick has been used to bash MANY women who have appeared on the show…yet all we hear about is Tinashe. Pretty sexist, this fandom. Particularly sad when so many women make it up.
Why does Bobby always go last or towards the end? Is he really that big of a draw?
I’m going with John, Mary Lou, or Alexis going home.
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I just had a thought.. since next week is week 6 and there’ll only be 3 weeks left in the season, the two dances a week are probably going to start and I foresee them doing team dances probably next week, since a Halloween week team dance will probably keep up the trend of the past fall seasons.
If there are team dances next week and joe doesn’t leave tonight, I feel bad for whoever has him on their team.
Do you know what dance Tinashe would have done if she had stayed on the show?
Also, I really wish DWTS would use the Princess and the Frog for Disney night, love that movie so much and could definitely see a Foxtrot to “Almost There” from the movie!