The ballroom transforms into the happiest place on earth (just kidding, it always was!)
On an evening where its much more about the spectacle of it all did we really need the gazelle?
everyone brought their dancing A-game.
Credit: ABC
Well, except for Doug.
After last weeks disappointing scores, shes changing up the game plan.
Whatever she does, it works.
Like, a lot.
Sharna describes this as the 2016 pimp version ofAladdin, and I hope the Disney execs are paying attention.
Thats a live-action remake Ill pay good money to see.
Especially if Queen Sharna is there as Tight Pants Jasmine.
How fun was that choreography?
For the first time since this whole shebang started, Antonio looks 100 percent into it.
More importantly, the judges (including guest judge and delight, Zendaya) were feeling it, too.
There are rave reviews across the board.
Having such a strong performance up first bodes well for the rest of the evening.
What a classy broad!
Also, she combats stress by doing cartwheels.
Me too, girl!
High marks all around.
Okay, Marla is also allowed to get high scores for the elegance in her lines.
The judges say it every week, but its true: Marla embodies grace while dancing.
Thats a good thing, in case you were wondering.
I cant handle this human.
Seriously, double-sided tape is working real hard tonight.
Lets talk about Nyles technique!
HE DOES A BACK FLIP, PEOPLE.
If that doesnt warrant some9s, I dont know anything about televised ballroom dancing.
And also his loin cloth, okay?
Props duringMary Poppinsroutines are the kiss of death.
Doug claims this week will be a fun one but then proceeds to slam his cane in frustration.
Karina reminds him this is only dancing, but Doug is determined to excel.
Theres energy but no real technique.
The judges arent impressed, either.
Americas into the Flutie.
By which I mean, theyre burping in each others faces.
Kim wastes no time in diving headfirst into the judge to give him a grateful smooch.
Okay, so maybe Kim should be my life coach?
Id be distracted, too!
Keo, again, whispers what I imagine are life-changing sweet nothings into her ear to comfort her.
hey dont take Keo away from me yet,DWTS.
It should be our reward for the whole gazelle thing.
Von is ready to bring it for their Cinderella-themed Viennese waltz.
This is a sentence Id bet Von never imagined would be written.
Or maybe he has!
I dont know him.
Von is so ahem charmingin this dance.
I dont know what the pros have been feeding their partners this week, but people aredancing.
This is definitely the best hes looked.
Speaking of, Im totally stuffing all my dresses with strands of lights.
Its so hot right now.
This is not a rhetorical question.
The casting and staging of this foxtrot is perfect, down to Vals rattail.
Ginger is a big Disney fan (is she contractually obligated to say this?
The girl is right.
Ginger and Val perform a big, theatrical routine, but Ginger never gets lost in it.
It doesnt get any moreDancing With the Starsthan that.
He brings that fire and then some to the ballroom.
Yes, Gingers foxtrot was an amazing production, but this dude straight up dances his lion tail off.
Also, he does it wearing a lot of fur.
How he didnt pass out from heat is a Disney Night miracle.
Everyone was feeling the intensity, but Carrie Ann thought she felt it a little too much.
She wants Wanya to rein it in.
Shes being a real Zazu about the whole thing, if you ask me.
You tell me, ballroom babes.
It may be the greatest debate of the season.
Regardless of the answer, Mark is extremely well-suited for aToy Storyhomage.
Paige is pretty good, too.
That being said, Im really glad Paige is building great friendships through this show.
Im not a monster!
And with Doug and Karina safe, its a scary one!
Theres redeeming qualities about every couple left in the competition, so itll be sad to see anyone go.
Sadly, tonight we must say goodbye to Princess Ariel Marla and Tonyget the sequin-covered ax.
Marla wasnt going to win, but she sure was nice to have around.
