6. Derek Hough’s Shirtless Macy’s Stars Of Dance Routine Was Drool-Worthy
Five shirtless hunks and one female dancer makes a seriously sexy performance. The Flamenco-inspired routine was fiery and full of seduction amid smoke, red lights, and a red tent over the dance floor.
Don’t miss @DancingABC season's first Macy's Stars of Dance tonight at 8|7c! Feat. @KathrynrMcc & @DerekHough choreo! pic.twitter.com/wSTIgwW1EJ
— Macy's (@Macys) April 7, 2014
7. Maks Got Dissed by Julianne Hough
Maksim Chmerkovskiy got paired up with the beloved Danica this week and though there was a small snafu with their music, the couple recovered quickly and well. However, though the judges thought their jive routine was good, guest judge Julianne Hough felt that Maks was just going through the motions to get to next week so that he could get back with his normal partner Meryl Davis. Hough then added insult to injury when she told Danica that she couldn’t wait for her to get back with her usual partner Val.
As far as Meryl dancing with Val, Maksim was very jealous, especially because the two danced the Argentine Tango, which is Maks’ favorite dance.
Meryl and Val’s dance was fierce, seductive, and filled with amazing moves. It’s no wonder they got a 39 out of 40 for the night.
Holy crap. Meryl Davis is unstoppable. Meryl + a Chmerkovsky = magic. #DWTS
— David Onda (@David_Onda) April 8, 2014
8. Amy Purdy Killed It With Mark Ballas
Mark Ballas struggled a bit at first when taking on Amy Purdy as a partner. He was trying to figure out how to maneuver her since she dances without legs. After some advice from her normal partner Derek Hough, Ballas was able to kill it in choreography and Purdy killed it too. Derek Hough cheered and cheered as he watched and was very proud of his partner. It was a 34 out of 40, but when judge Julianne Hough raised her paddle, she said, “I think I messed up.” Did she actually want to give Purdy a 9?
What a rush and an amazing experience. @AmyPurdyGurl I loved every second.. You are incredible and I adore you. Nice hips tonight ;) #DWTS
— Mark Ballas (@MarkBallas) April 8, 2014
9. Cody Simpson Started His Routine by Singing Jason Mraz
@CodySimpson I made this edit from tonightpic.twitter.com/FvljmjwfqN
— (@viicky_ouimet) April 8, 2014
Catering to all his fans, pop star Cody Simpson sand a few lines of Jason Mraz’s lyrics at the beginning of his routine with this week’s partner Sharna Burgess. The reason Simpson chose to sing “I’m Yours” was because that was actually the song that got him discovered online.
Sharna Burgess and Cody Simpson received a 31 out of 40 tonight.
10. Nene Leakes and Derek Hough Get Jazzed Up
.@NeNeLeakes's with… @derekhough! Up next! #DWTS pic.twitter.com/ZXkQ6gxXqD
— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) April 8, 2014
Nene Leakes is a powerhouse personality and Derek Hough is a powerhouse choreographer. Together, they rocked it and the judges loved it. Upon praising the couple, judge Bruno Tonioli couldn’t contain himself and had to go crazy out of his seat, moving his hips all over the place. Their final score was a 32 out of 40.