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It’s the second week of Dancing With the Stars Season 18 and the show already threw us some surprises. Check out the full recap and Top 10 highlights from throughout the evening in addition to viewing some of the best performances of the night.
It's SHOWTIME! #DWTS
— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) March 25, 2014
1. The Big Opening Included the Judges and Hosts As Well
As always, things started off with a big group dance and this time it included the judges and the hosts as well. Check out the full opening number in the above clip.
2. Tonight Was a Double Elimination
Double elimination tonight! Good luck to all the couples! #DWTS
— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) March 25, 2014
There was a double elimination tonight and the hosts surprised the contestants in the beginning of the show that it could take place at any time during the show …
3. Cheryl and Drew Carey Are the First to be Announced as Safe
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Cheryl Burke and Drew Carey were the first couple announced as safe for the night. With a 21 out of 30 in a new jive dance, Carey and Burke started the show off with a fun routine.
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4. Danica Has a Little Meltdown
During rehearsals with partner Val, Danica McKellar had a moment when she became overwhelmed with tears. But, she was able to overcome her frustration and carry on a beautiful performance of the Samba with Val. With a 24 out of 30, the duo was very happy.
By the way, it was Val’s birthday tonight.
5. Meryl Davis Gives Partner Maks a Little Spanking
Maks and Meryl started off their swing dance amid the rest of the contestants in the upper level break area before running down the stairs to the dance floor. Their routine was filled with tons of lifts and acrobatics … very impressive. Though the judges point out a couple mistakes, judge Carrie Ann Inaba thought it was fantastic that Meryl has dancer Maks “working his butt off.” In turn, Meryl spun her partner around to give his booty a little love tap.
Their final score was a 25 out of 30.
To find out who the two contestants that were eliminated are, see what special star was in the audience and hear what guest judge will be coming on the show, click the “Next Page” button below.
6. Diana Nyad Gets Eliminated Halfway Through the Show
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About 45 minutes into the show, it was announced that swimmer Diana Nyad would be the first to leave the competition, but they let her dance anyway. Check out all the details on her elimination be clicking on the below link:
7. Jeremy Miller from Growing Pains Was in the Audience
Oh, Jeremy Miller, nice save. #DWTS #DWTS18
— Sammi Turano (@TVG_Sammi) March 25, 2014
As you may have heard on the premiere episode of DWTS this season, Danica McKellar and Candace Cameron Bure shared a boyfriend … Jeremy Miller from Growing Pains. Apparently, Candace got dumped for Danica … Tonight, Miller was in the audience and when host Erin Andrews asked who he was rooting for, he played it safe and said he was rooting for both of them.
8. Amy Purdy Conquered the Swing
Despite having trouble balancing with no legs for swing dancing, Amy Purdy was able to swing dance like a pro. She got rave reviews from the judges and received a score of 24 out of 30.
9. Guest Judges for the Season Were Announced
@JulesHoughFans Julianne's gonna be a guest judge on DWTS in 2 weeks :)
— Miranda. (@biebsgomezhough) March 25, 2014
In two weeks, Julianne Hough will return to DWTS as a guest judge and apparently more guest judges will be announced tomorrow morning on Good Morning America. Ricky Martin will be appearing as a guest judge as well this season.
10. Sean Avery Gets Eliminated
At the end of the show it was the NHL’er Sean Avery and the amazing Karina Smirnoff who got the axe.