Many dancers made a big shift during Disney night on “Dancing With the Stars.”
Adrian Peterson finally allowed the audiences to see a softer side during his Viennese Waltz — something he’s also been working on at home, with a newborn baby. While he said it’s been a challenging time of his life, the focus really paid off as he and partner Britt Stewart received their first 7s.
Meanwhile, Xochitl Gomez admitted she was scared of how strict Val Chmerkovskiy was during rehearsals for their very difficult paso doble. But that work ethic came in handy — they got their best scores yet with three 9s and felt closer than ever at the top of the leader board.
Ariana Madix was also nervous, performing the first contemporary routine of the season with partner Pasha Pashkov. While she felt more comfortable in frame, she was able to tap into her theater routes for the routine.
Disney night also featured a surprise appearance by last season’s MVP, Selma Blair, who popped in for Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber’s jazz rehearsal.
Even on the happiest nights of the season, one couple still had to go home. This week, Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart were eliminated.
Scroll down for all of the night’s scores.
Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Paso Doble
Song: “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from “Fantasia”
Score: 19/30Mira Sorvino and Gleb Savchenko
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Waltz
Song: “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from “Cinderella”
Score: 21/30Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Jazz
Song: “He’s a Tramp” from “Lady and the Tramp”
Score: 18/30Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Foxtrot
Song: “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin”
Score: 24/30Brandon Armstrong and Lele Pons
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Rumba
Song: “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from “The Lion King”
Score: 22/30Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Jazz
Song: “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast”
Score: 18/30Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Paso Doble
Song: “Un Poco Loco” from “Coco”
Score: 27/30Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Contemporary
Song: “Into the Unknown” from “Frozen II”
Score: 25/30Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Waltz
Song: “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”
Score: 24/30Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: “Baby Mine” from “Dumbo”
Score: 21/30Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold
Image Credit: Disney Dance: Quickstep
Song: “You’ve Got a Friend In Me” from “Toy Story”
Score: 21/30