Dancing With the Stars Recap 10/03/22: Season 31 Episode 3 “Bond Night”

Dancing With the Stars Recap 10/03/22: Season 31 Episode 3 "Bond Night"

Tonight on Disney+ the glitz and the glamor finally returns to the ballroom when Dancing With The Stars season 31 episode 3 premiere airs! Tonight, we have your all-new Monday, October 3, 2022, season 31 episode 3 Dancing With The Stars recap below!

On tonight’s DWTS Season 31 episode 3 “Bond Night,” as per the Disney+ synopsis, “The theme will be Bond Night, celebrating 60 years of James Bond. The first Bond movie was the 1962 film Dr. No.

From its songs to rumba dance style, the upcoming episode will be filled with entertainment and fun. In the end, one celebrity contestant and his/her dance pro will be eliminated from the competition series.”

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Tonight’s Dancing With The Stars episode begins with Tyra announcing that tonight is James Bond night. We start with the social media mega star, Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas who will be dancing the rumba to “No Time To Die” by Billie Eilish.

Judges Comments: Len: “Three weeks we’ve been watching you dance and you dance fantastic. Lovely feet, lovely legs and great finish. It was terrific.” Bruno: “I was shaken, stirred and smitten by you. You were the ultimate femme fatale. The drop was a killer.” Carrie Ann: “You take my breath away when you dance. I think you still can perform outward more, but really, great job.” Derek: “I don’t mind you not giving eye contact. I like this take on the rumba. Beautiful leg action, great articulation of the feet.”

Judges Scores: Len: 8 Bruno: 9 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 8 = 33/40

Charlie’s Angel star, Cheryl Ladd and Louis van Amstel dance the rumba to “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey.

Judges Comments: Len: “I am happy that I did save you. I thought it was really nice. Lovely leg action, it was clear and well done.” Bruno: “Diamonds work for you, you got your sparkle back.” Carrie Ann: “I am very proud of you. You have proven how you have staying power.” Derek: “That was your best dance. I know how that feels when it doesn’t go right, but this time, it couldn’t have gone any better. Lets go Cheryl.”

Judges Scores: Len: 6 Bruno: 6 Carrie Ann: 6 Derek: 6 = 24/40

TV actor Trevor Donovan and Emma Slater dance the tango to “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell.

Judges Comments: Len: “I like the attitude, purposeful. Your wide frame jarred me a bit.” Bruno: “The action hero in an action-packed tango with an impressive secret weapon. That was so full of content, it was very good.” Carrie Ann: “There was action, but what was most impressive is the focus you had on Emma, it was so powerful. There is incredible chemistry, well danced.” Derek: “I think the frame, you start strong and then pull away. You might be the dark horse.”

Judges Scores: Len: 6 Bruno: 7 Carrie Ann: 7 Derek: 7 = 27/40

Oscar-winning star Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart dance the rumba to “The World Is Not Enough” by Garbage,

Judges Comments: Len: “What I loved, you took command of that dance, you were leading it. You were in complete control.” Bruno: “The world is in your hands, there is nothing you can’t do. It was like watching Daniel Craig, it was excellent.” Carrie Ann: “That was sexy, your posture and stature was mind-blowing. I am so impressed with that dance.” Derek: “You are a leading man, piecing eyes that are mesmerizing. Well done.”

Judges Scores: Len: 7 Bruno: 8 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 8 = 31/40

Platinum recording artists Jordin Sparks and Brandon Armstrong dance the rumba to “Licence to Kill” by Gladys Knight.

Judges Comments: Len: “I am always concerned if there is a break in the hold, it didn’t get in the way so it was lovely. I liked the control but you have to work on your turns. Overall your best dance to date.” Bruno: “The moment I saw you I wanted to see a rumba and I wasn’t disappointed. You let yourself go.” Carrie Ann: “I agree with Len and Derek about your turns. Your sensuality oozes out of you and is important in a dance like that.” Derek: “The turns, you need to be quicker and keep your feet closer together. Work on the turns, but well done.”

Judges Scores: Len: 7 Bruno: 8 Carrie Ann: 7 Derek: 7 = 29/40

From Good Morning America, Sam Champion and Cheryl Burke dancing the samba to “Los Muertos Vivos Estan” by Thomas Newman feat. Tambuco.

Judges Comments: Len: “You came out with a terrific attitude, well done.” Bruno: “I like your wit, you were bouncing around like a young buck.” Carrie Ann: “I congratulate you for having the rhythm in the rumba, you just need more intensity.” Derek: “The samba is the hardest dance, good on you for doing it. It started so strong, but it lost it towards the end. But well done.”

Judges Scores: Len: 6 Bruno: 7 Carrie Ann: 6 Derek: 6 = 25/40

Movie star Selma Blair and Sasha Farber dance the rumba to “For Your Eyes Only” by Sheena Easton.

Judges Comments: Len: “I liked your arms, you had great control and you danced it very well.” Bruno: “So inspired as always, romantic, be careful of your wrists. I got a Nicole Kidman vibe.” Carrie Ann: “There was a beautiful vulnerability to your dance, your trust is amazing. You are such an artist when you dance, like a gazelle.” Derek: “Your mother was with you when you danced this rumba. Your legs were gorgeous.”

Judges Scores: Len: 7 Bruno: 7 Carrie Ann: 7 Derek: 7 = 28/40

Actor and singer, Wayne Brady and Witney Carson dance the tango to “The Name’s Bond… James Bond” by David Arnold and Nicholas Dodd.

Judges Comments: Len: “That was your first ballroom dance and I was concerned. I thought you were magnificent.” Bruno: “You are a smooth operator, that was the best tango so far this season.” Carrie Ann: “You are very smooth. That was so beautiful and tight. I want you to be great on the bottom like the top.” Derek: “You moved across that floor with power and intention. The musicality was fantastic. It was great.”

Judges Scores: Len: 8 Bruno: 9 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 8 = 33/40

Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki dance the rumba to “Thunderball” by Tom Jones.

Judges Comments: Len: “It needed more attention to detail, it wasn’t your best, but not your worst.” Bruno: “That was a lucky escape, you were lucky to survive the rumba. It was a bit stumbly. Carrie Ann: “You are one of those people the audience loves. You do have to start getting detailed. Watch the nuances of your hands, train for a few hours more.” Derek: “You were a Jersey gentleman. You have o watch your arms and paint the space. It was fun to watch.”

Judges Scores: Len: 5 Bruno: 6 Carrie Ann: 6 Derek: 6 = 23/40

Heidi D’Amelio and Artem Chigvintsev dance the Argentine tango to “Another Way to Die” by Jack White and Alicia Keys.

Judges Comments: Len: “It was full of snap, crackle, and pop. I really enjoyed it. It was a proper variation.” Bruno: “You will dance another day, that was properly done, the shapes, the lines. You’ve got it.” Carrie Ann: “That is your dance, you were in your power, every line was great.” Derek: “That was your best dance yet. I thought wow, wow. Fantastic, well done.”

Judges Scores: Len: 8 Bruno: 8 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 8 = 32/40

Drag queen superstar Shangela and Gleb Savchenko dance the rumba to “Goldeneye” by Tina Turner.

Judges Comments: Len: “You had really nice lines, but I would have preferred more stretch with your legs. I like romance but this was sexier.” Bruno: “Viva la Diva. That was such a good performance. When you walk, think about dragging your feet in a rumba.” Carrie Ann: “That was fierce, hot.” Derek: “On a performance level that was a 10. I noticed your feet, you need to stretch out a bit.”

Judges Scores: Len: 7 Bruno: 8 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 7 = 30/40

Country star Jessie James Decker and Alan Bersten dance the rumba to “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey.

Judges Comments: Len: “You have to work on your feet.” Bruno: “That was a gold rumba, you can do sexy. Combine that, work on your feet to your neck.” Carrie Ann: “Not your best, but you are still working on it. I want to encourage you.” Derek: “You are better than week one, night and day. Work on your feet. That split was amazing.”

Judges Scores: Len: 6 Bruno: 7 Carrie Ann: 6 Derek: 7 = 26/40

Fitness model and actor Joseph Baena and Alexis Warr dance the Argentine tango to “Writing’s on the Wall” by Sam Smith.

Judges Comments: Len: “It was a bit misplaced, lacked fluidity. I didn’t like the lift. The bottom line is your best dance to date.” Bruno: “I loved the lift. We got Rudolph Valentino. The footwork was well placed.” Carrie Ann: “That was natural, beautiful, break-taking, finesse.” Derek: “You are a great dancer, so clean. I loved the lift, it was super aggressive, really great.”

Judges Scores: Len: 7 Bruno: 7 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 7 = 29/40

The final dance of the night is The Bachelorette star, Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy dance the cha-cha to “Die Another Day” by Madonna.”

Judges Comments: Len: “Full of content, I liked that New York section, it was crisp like a Pringle, see you next week.” Bruno: “That was to die for. It was crisp, clear, and smoky hot.” Carrie Ann: “It was fantastic, but there is something stiff, you have to relax a little more.” Derek: “You went for that. It had power, attack, and strength.”

Judges Scores: Len: 8 Bruno: 9 Carrie Ann: 8 Derek: 8 = 33/40

In no particular order, the safe dancers are Heidi D’Amelio and Artem Chigvintsev, Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas, Wayne Brady and Witney Carson, Jessie James Decker and Alan Bersten, Shangela and Gleb Savchenko, Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy, Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki, Selma Blair and Sasha Farber, Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart, Joseph Baena and Alexis Warr, Jordin Sparks and Brandon Armstrong, Trevor Donovan and Emma Slater.

The bottom two are:

Sam Champion and Cheryl Burke
Cheryl Ladd and Louis van Amstel

The Judges voted, Bruno – Sam and Cheryl, Carrie Ann – Sam and Cheryl, Derek – Sam and Cheryl.

Cheryl Ladd and Louis van Amstel are leaving the competition.

THE END!