Fan engagement through social media has helped to switch up the nine remaining couples. Season 18 Mirrorball-winner Maksim Chmerkovskiy will guest judge alongside Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. The pressure is on for the pro dancers to choreograph new dances with new partners.
Judges’ comments on Alek’s Week 5 Rumba: Julianne: “I think we all just witnessed something happening on the dance floor and it’s ok to show that you enjoyed it. I know it’s not natural to perform with your face, practice.” Maksim: “I’m going to continue with Julianne’s thoughts, I didn’t think you were going to do good, but you had great lines. You can let your emotion be a part of the dance.”Bruno: “Very nurturing and very caring, technically the feet skim the floor, you need to caress it.” Carrie Ann: There were was no time for her thoughts, but she gave it a thumbs up!
JUDGES SCORES: Carrie Ann: 8 Julianne: 7 Maksim: 7 Bruno: 7 = TOTAL 29/40 – Vote for Alek Skarlatos & professional dancer Emma Slater at voting #: 1*855*234*5601.
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