Jenna Dewan’s DWTS Elimination Has Shifted the Competition as Every Celeb Genuinely Believes They Can Win
A changed contest
Dewan’s exit came after weeks of strong showings. Her dance experience and high judges’ scores had made her a favorite to win, but she and Chmerkovskiy are no longer in the competition.
The elimination has altered the mood backstage, according to the report. With the presumed frontrunner gone, the remaining contestants have a chance to claim the trophy.
Semifinal performances ahead
The six remaining couples are set to perform twice in the semifinals. Their upcoming routines span styles including jive, quickstep, salsa, Viennese waltz, cha-cha, waltz, paso doble and samba. A source said the elimination would spur the contestants to raise their intensity, predicting that next week’s dances would be the strongest, riskiest and wildest yet.
Songs for the remaining couples
The announced selections pair dances with songs including “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley, “Dance Dance” by Fall Out Boy, “Bemba Colorá” by Celia Cruz and “Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande. Other choices include “I Like It Like That” by Pete Rodríguez and “Open Arms” by Journey. The remaining song list includes Rihanna and Calvin Harris’s “We Found Love,” Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie,” Kenny Loggins’s “Footloose,” and “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down. The samba will be performed to “Samba Vocalizado” by Luciano Perrone, while a Viennese waltz is set to Hozier’s “Shrike.”
Key points
- Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy have been eliminated from Dancing With the Stars.
- Dewan had been favored to win after strong performances and judges’ scores.
- Six couples remain, with each scheduled to perform two routines in the semifinals.
- A source expects especially bold performances next week.