Most Memorable Night is a safe space, people.
EXCEPT FOR YOUR TEAR DUCTS.
Lets see how the season 22 celebs decided to honor the biggest events in their lives.
Credit: ABC
Ginger Zee and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Contemporary|Home by Phillip Phillips
How do I love Gingers husband?
Youre my hero, Ben Aaron.
Ginger is such a nugget, theres no way to not enjoy her sweetly emotional contemporary routine.
I agree with Bruno: It was great to see her get into the character of the dance.
Dougs most memorable year is 2015.
He wanted a dance to honor his parents and share their love story.
I mean, should we even be judging these things?
Of course, he goes on to call it unstable and give it a 6 because nothing is precious.
Lens low on moisture tonight.
But you know who might give Kim a run for her money?
MRS. GARRETT IS IN THE HOUSE.
And she makes a hilariously dark joke about being short but still above ground.
She is a gift.
Kudos to Carrie Ann for pointing out how well these two work together.
In a season full of great pairings, Kim and Sasha are close to the top.
Celebrate, girl, Tootie deserves it.
Oh, I guess I should back up.
(But, seriously, that lift.
Well get to it.)
I guess well allow it.
Regardless, it means that hes dancing to his pre-game hype song: In the Air Tonight.
Anyone who knows this song knows it is all about the drum solo.
So, yeah, that drum solo lift had to be a show-stopper, and it was.
So maybe the key for Von is no shirt, no glasses, no problem.
Marla Maples and Tony Dovolani
Jive|Happy by Pharrell Williams
Marlas not like a regular mom shes a cool mom.
So for her most memorable year, Marla picks 1993, the year her daughter was born.
This jive wasnt my favorite of Marlas dances so far, but the judges go crazy for it.
And by crazy, I mean they all toss up their 7 paddles again.
Can no one break this barrier?
Probably Wanya will, lets be real.
Tonys so happy that Len liked their dance that he jumps up and gives the guy a kiss.
Okay, fine, Tony.
I loved it, too!
My face is ready for your face.
So from the moment I heard Antonio would be dancing to 7 Years, I was in.
I didnt even need the added adorableness of Antonio Jr., but Im glad it was there.
This dance is so cool.
Could this paso have benefited from some cape work and skirt twirling?
Sure, but thats true of all pasos and most things in life.
I mean, its week three, so lets not get crazy, but the girl can dance.
Jodies package is another weeper.
She opens up about her addiction.
She talks about how her light was dimmed for a long time but that its not anymore.
Giving Jodie Andra Day performing Rise Up live maybe isnt the most fair thing, but who cares?
The foxtrot is beautiful and emotional.
Tom Bergeron speaks for us all when he says that he wanted it to keep going.
Only Len could focus on hold at a time like this.
Tonights supposed to be all about a persons real story, and we give Mischa Barton a samba?
like let this girl dance her truth.
Was the samba good?
Did Mischa look like she was having fun?
And that change in attitude has made all the difference.
However, it was nice to see him in a more refined dance.
Judges Score: 24/30
Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd
Tango|Verge by Owl City feat.
Aloe Blacc
Petas pissed that the judges would call Nyle out on musicality after only two weeks of competition.
Nyles a shoo-in for the finals, right?
Len found it lacking some quieter moments to balance out the speed, but even he knows hes stretching.
When Peta is crying, you know its been a good Most Memorable Year night.
Thankfully, it moves pretty swiftly.
Doug and Karina, Mischa and Artem, and Jodie and Keo (excuse me, America?)
Its probably for the best, if were all being honest with ourselves.
On to bigger and brighter things: Disney week!
Whats the over-under on amount of songs that will be used fromFrozen?
What weird animal costume will Mark force himself to wear this time?
Will my face actually melt off if Keo dresses in some sort of prince get-up?
Only time will tell.
