Tonight on ABC Dancing With The Stars returns for a eighth week and Riker Lynch and his professional dancer Allison Holker danced a Viennese Waltz routine to “What Now” by Rihanna. On tonight’s episode the six remaining couples on “Dancing with the Stars” will dance to a song and dance style voted on by viewers for “AMERICA’S CHOICE” night. America has creative control of the couples’ first dance, asking fans throughout the week via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for their input on wardrobe, set design and visual effects.
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Each couple will perform two full routines including an individual original dance and a trio dance. For the trio dance, couples had the opportunity to pick an eliminated pro or troupe member to enhance their performance and highlight the strengths of each star. The trio dance styles include the Jive, Paso Doble, Samba and Salsa.
On last week’s episode of DWTS Riker performed a Quickstep routine and the judges scored Riker a 37/40 for his performance. Bruno loved his performance and had this to say, It was like twinkle toes on the field of dreams. The content was excellent, but tighten up on your hold next time.”
America’s Choice Night – Vote for Riker Lynch and professional dancer Allison Holker’s Viennese Waltz at voting #: 1*855*234*5608.
Judges’ comments: Bruno: “Such control and execution, you kept your frame, you gave it your all.” Carrie Ann: “Are you semi-final worthy, hell ya!.” Len: “It was big, it was bold and full on. I would have preferred more in hold though.” Julianne: “I am so blown away this week, each week you have gotten better, tonight there was something in control and you were vulnerable, that was your best dance.”
JUDGES SCORES: Carrie Ann: 10 Len: 9 Julianne: 10 Bruno: 10 – TOTAL 39/40
Watch the video below and let us know what you think, do you agree with the judges comments? Do you think Riker did enough to avoid elimination next week? Sound out in the comments and let us know your thoughts?