{"id":14600,"date":"2024-11-20T19:27:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T19:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=14600"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:27:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T19:27:16","slug":"viewers-react-to-dwts-semi-final-night-that-ended-with-a-corny-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=14600","title":{"rendered":"Viewers React to &#8216;DWTS&#8217; Semi-Final Night That Ended with a &#8216;Corny&#8217; Result"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The &#8220;DWTS&#8221; semifinals ended with a twist no one saw coming. The episode left viewers buzzing with mixed reactions on social media.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The competition on &#8220;DWTS&#8221; is heating up as the show enters its final stretch. The November 19 semifinals saw the remaining five contestants take the floor twice, performing one ballroom and one Latin routine in a bid to claim a coveted spot in the finale.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/AuhRlH7?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The evening opened with a vibrant pro and troupe performance to Dua Lipa&#8217;s &#8220;Dance The Night,&#8221; choreographed by Sasha Farber and Ezra Sosa. Adding to the night&#8217;s highlights a special performance of Tate McRae&#8217;s &#8220;Greedy (Acoustic).&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Choreographed by Mandy Moore, the routine showcased dancers set to hit the road for the &#8220;DWTS Live 2025 Tour.&#8221; Judges Carrie Ann Inaba,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/413404-bruno-toniolis-partner-is-not-a-man.html\">Bruno Tonioli<\/a>, and Derek Hough offered advice and critique as they delivered their second-to-last scores, keeping emotions high throughout the night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IdW_hs8SN9IfMuQaMFjf9EVNhq1kgERkn9jjIfDFoR0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThmMjBiNWE0NDMyMjFmZDBmZDkwMWZmNTUwZTAzNjljNmNlMDAyOGM3MWI1YWM5NjIzM2ZiNDViNDA4ZDUzMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1agAqmIK1togVL0ccq9lCoDWWR306wHuU7AQGcogLAg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThmMjBiNWE0NDMyMjFmZDBmZDkwMWZmNTUwZTAzNjljNmNlMDAyOGM3MWI1YWM5NjIzM2ZiNDViNDA4ZDUzMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/M3Bo2yjVNUsasBRriOoOBJMimT9VcI9VhJ7jBI178i4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThmMjBiNWE0NDMyMjFmZDBmZDkwMWZmNTUwZTAzNjljNmNlMDAyOGM3MWI1YWM5NjIzM2ZiNDViNDA4ZDUzMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/xqKiNkD4SPdkcz0cUL_hrnuTPBkB_qXphQ1znQBsyzg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThmMjBiNWE0NDMyMjFmZDBmZDkwMWZmNTUwZTAzNjljNmNlMDAyOGM3MWI1YWM5NjIzM2ZiNDViNDA4ZDUzMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/fQFjuZutbT6GBk5jdFiEQx-OpcxoASXMiURqGrnYtFg\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNThmMjBiNWE0NDMyMjFmZDBmZDkwMWZmNTUwZTAzNjljNmNlMDAyOGM3MWI1YWM5NjIzM2ZiNDViNDA4ZDUzMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/58f20b5a443221fd0fd901ff550e0369c6ce0028c71b5ac96233fb45b408d530.jpg\" alt=\"Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough on &quot;DWTS&quot; Semifinals on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough on &#8220;DWTS&#8221; Semifinals on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The semifinals took an unexpected turn, leaving fans talking. In a twist that surprised many, no one was eliminated this week. Every contestant was declared safe, setting the stage for a five-person showdown in next week&#8217;s finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the news sank in, social media lit up with divided reactions.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I think it&#8217;s corny doing a five-person finale two years in a row \ud83d\ude2d,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvfh31\/comment\/ly1h2op\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvfh31\/comment\/ly1h2op\/\">lamented<\/a>\u00a0one viewer. Another user, clearly unimpressed by the outcome,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvfh31\/comment\/ly1gtqh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvfh31\/comment\/ly1gtqh\/\">labeled<\/a>\u00a0the episode\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;POINTLESS.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/yq0bOmrr-J_oZYbtwm_eC06F7QlnKu3VYM0w3Y2o34I\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDk1NTFmOGYxZjFkMzQzOWI3NmYwZTE1NGRiZWJlNTdhMWE1MDM5MTViNWY2ZTFiNzRhMmZlZWU5ZDVlNWU2NC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qTQX1VIZLQg1OrDu1LwFRyBJIcS7eLHzffXwCIk5VhU\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDk1NTFmOGYxZjFkMzQzOWI3NmYwZTE1NGRiZWJlNTdhMWE1MDM5MTViNWY2ZTFiNzRhMmZlZWU5ZDVlNWU2NC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FNulFeKy7XM9GiSYnj2zjhB81Y7PK27hBY9IHZMzObE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDk1NTFmOGYxZjFkMzQzOWI3NmYwZTE1NGRiZWJlNTdhMWE1MDM5MTViNWY2ZTFiNzRhMmZlZWU5ZDVlNWU2NC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/W5n70BCRS5CXLubWHK2-p_Obq1hQJKdKjZAFnl5LgKE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDk1NTFmOGYxZjFkMzQzOWI3NmYwZTE1NGRiZWJlNTdhMWE1MDM5MTViNWY2ZTFiNzRhMmZlZWU5ZDVlNWU2NC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/z7SNGIJf4AhBQTu_1lyV6WLGaYAjRRst29LWhkDbsh0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDk1NTFmOGYxZjFkMzQzOWI3NmYwZTE1NGRiZWJlNTdhMWE1MDM5MTViNWY2ZTFiNzRhMmZlZWU5ZDVlNWU2NC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/49551f8f1f1d3439b76f0e154dbebe57a1a503915b5f6e1b74a2feee9d5e5e64.jpg\" alt=\"A fan comment dated November 19, 2024 | Source: Reddit\/r\/dancingwiththestar\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A fan comment dated November 19, 2024 | Source: Reddit\/r\/dancingwiththestar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The critiques didn&#8217;t stop there. Some fans expressed frustration over the finalists, with one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvfh31\/comment\/ly1mnax\/?rdt=42866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvfh31\/comment\/ly1mnax\/?rdt=42866\">commenting<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Two mediocre men in the finale is such a slap in the face.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Others channeled their disappointment into humor, with one user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvcwvb\/comment\/ly1dwgt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvcwvb\/comment\/ly1dwgt\/\">posting<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Pls let there be an elimination&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0on repeat like a mantra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the wave of criticism, not everyone was upset with\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tv\/dancing-with-the-stars-season-33-week-8-elimination-rcna180687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tv\/dancing-with-the-stars-season-33-week-8-elimination-rcna180687\">the semi-finals<\/a>. Some fans embraced the unexpected outcome and cheered for the chance to see all five pairs compete again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/HKGiCNRuSz0b4OQshdKWnZR0-8X4G4FnNNhNp1K9khY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4YzgwNDY4NGYzNDMzMGViM2E1ZmE4N2IxODJhZWM4MTY5OGQxOTE5NjNjOGZkY2NlMWRiZDZhZDUzYjMyOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/moY2jr8XpTvEnY14XaBKLNJ4pUmd3lhnO7Q_uMK08XU\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4YzgwNDY4NGYzNDMzMGViM2E1ZmE4N2IxODJhZWM4MTY5OGQxOTE5NjNjOGZkY2NlMWRiZDZhZDUzYjMyOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/W7H4sbABz1EXqRqkqwdzOqecFLSwHtbdtk2G0ykKF8M\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4YzgwNDY4NGYzNDMzMGViM2E1ZmE4N2IxODJhZWM4MTY5OGQxOTE5NjNjOGZkY2NlMWRiZDZhZDUzYjMyOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/fae1FtJwqJTWd1-Dl9gvqkBdh8mMgYebZMgElHB5F04\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4YzgwNDY4NGYzNDMzMGViM2E1ZmE4N2IxODJhZWM4MTY5OGQxOTE5NjNjOGZkY2NlMWRiZDZhZDUzYjMyOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/zvN0sKE7Xl8P8LVklmRWlzkXxNiGzf5_fajvlIfz7AA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTg4YzgwNDY4NGYzNDMzMGViM2E1ZmE4N2IxODJhZWM4MTY5OGQxOTE5NjNjOGZkY2NlMWRiZDZhZDUzYjMyOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/588c804684f34330eb3a5fa87b182aec81698d191963c8fdcce1dbd6ad53b328.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;DWTS&quot; semi finals contestants: Stephen Nedoroscik, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Ilona Maher , Joey Graziandei, Jenna Johnson, Witney Carson, Danny Amendola, Chandler Kinney, Brandon Armstrong on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">&#8220;DWTS&#8221; semi finals contestants: Stephen Nedoroscik, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Ilona Maher , Joey Graziandei, Jenna Johnson, Witney Carson, Danny Amendola, Chandler Kinney, Brandon Armstrong on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I love it that no one went home!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one viewer\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid028exvkTZdRUpAYN6fjy9bzUscFTL5mcngJZXSG43GGzZTQupdBE2mGxTh1AM2vnTdl?comment_id=468596739130263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid028exvkTZdRUpAYN6fjy9bzUscFTL5mcngJZXSG43GGzZTQupdBE2mGxTh1AM2vnTdl?comment_id=468596739130263\">gushed<\/a>. Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid028exvkTZdRUpAYN6fjy9bzUscFTL5mcngJZXSG43GGzZTQupdBE2mGxTh1AM2vnTdl?comment_id=1101775041601310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid028exvkTZdRUpAYN6fjy9bzUscFTL5mcngJZXSG43GGzZTQupdBE2mGxTh1AM2vnTdl?comment_id=1101775041601310\">shared<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I had tears. I didn&#8217;t want Ilona or Stephen to go home tonight. So happy everyone gets another chance!&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>The stress of the night even turned into relief for some.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I was so stressed! This made me so happy! All 5 pairs again next week!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid028exvkTZdRUpAYN6fjy9bzUscFTL5mcngJZXSG43GGzZTQupdBE2mGxTh1AM2vnTdl?comment_id=1248254982927181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancingwiththestars\/posts\/pfbid028exvkTZdRUpAYN6fjy9bzUscFTL5mcngJZXSG43GGzZTQupdBE2mGxTh1AM2vnTdl?comment_id=1248254982927181\">exclaimed<\/a>\u00a0one commenter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Others found a silver lining in the drama.<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I wanted someone eliminated tonight, but by the end, I realized I wanted Chandler in the final so bad. I was fine with no one going home if it got her there lol, [sic]&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvcwvb\/comment\/ly1hvi7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvcwvb\/comment\/ly1hvi7\/\">admitted<\/a>\u00a0one person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/c59QAVWxN1eoVg8GXdKLeEpzY2ybtH-3UMgac5JWoBI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGFmZDkwNzU5ODc1YzQxZjFkODY1ZGM0M2M3N2UyY2FjNjI5ZWZhNWNhMjZiZTJiYmM0MmQ2MDRmMWFlOGZkMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/wIaE1PFyXYqk2MPuJ9kVET5J0PB1G55893nriREF0T8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGFmZDkwNzU5ODc1YzQxZjFkODY1ZGM0M2M3N2UyY2FjNjI5ZWZhNWNhMjZiZTJiYmM0MmQ2MDRmMWFlOGZkMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Dt6vkLpAnVaMB_RzBsFwYek0Q0Tpf_G_DRQ8mcK8RMA\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGFmZDkwNzU5ODc1YzQxZjFkODY1ZGM0M2M3N2UyY2FjNjI5ZWZhNWNhMjZiZTJiYmM0MmQ2MDRmMWFlOGZkMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kGrI02vn7CxwNQSajUiUuHGxxJDhjpLfJVoPV3Qp1Sk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGFmZDkwNzU5ODc1YzQxZjFkODY1ZGM0M2M3N2UyY2FjNjI5ZWZhNWNhMjZiZTJiYmM0MmQ2MDRmMWFlOGZkMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/pNGXy-YbKNK5R44THuZyZ2zLwubYr31Tbn6rM0kpwWA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGFmZDkwNzU5ODc1YzQxZjFkODY1ZGM0M2M3N2UyY2FjNjI5ZWZhNWNhMjZiZTJiYmM0MmQ2MDRmMWFlOGZkMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/4afd90759875c41f1d865dc43c77e2cac629efa5ca26be2bbc42d604f1ae8fd3.jpg\" alt=\"A fan comment dated November 19, 2024 | Source: FaceBook\/dancingwiththestars\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A fan comment dated November 19, 2024 | Source: FaceBook\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Defenders of the decision also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvcwvb\/comment\/ly1lx89\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dancingwiththestars\/comments\/1gvcwvb\/comment\/ly1lx89\/\">chimed in<\/a>.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Idk why everyone is hating on a 5-person finale,&#8221; one person argued. &#8220;The votes and scores still carry over so it still does matter. And now you just vote for your fav to win. It\u2019s fun! 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Here&#8217;s how the semifinal stars lit up the ballroom and impressed the judges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">First up, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson dazzled with their elegance in a Foxtrot to &#8220;I Won&#8217;t Dance&#8221; by Erin Boheme featuring District 78. They then turned up the intensity with a fiery Paso Doble to &#8220;Come Together&#8221; by The Beatles, securing an impressive 58\/60 and setting a high bar for the evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Matching their energy, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong brought a spicy touch with their Salsa to Jason Derulo and Michael Bubl\u00e9&#8217;s &#8220;Spicy Margarita.&#8221; They followed it up with a captivating Foxtrot to Hozier&#8217;s &#8220;Too Sweet,&#8221; earning another 58\/60.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten combined grace and drama in their performances. Their Viennese Waltz to JVKE&#8217;s &#8220;Golden Hour&#8221; was a vision of elegance, while their orchestral Paso Doble to Sam Smith and Kim Petras&#8217; &#8220;Unholy&#8221; brought a bold edge. Their efforts earned them 57\/60, keeping them firmly in the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Danny Amendola and Witney Carson shifted gears, blending emotional depth with infectious energy. Their Viennese Waltz to John Mayer&#8217;s &#8220;Gravity&#8221; was poignant and smooth, while their Salsa to &#8220;I Like It&#8221; by Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin brought the party vibes, scoring 54\/60.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rounding out the night, Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold kept the audience engaged with their spirited routines. Their Tango to &#8220;Sweet Disposition&#8221; by The Temper Trap showcased sharp precision. Additionally, their Cha Cha to &#8220;Bailar&#8221; by Deorro featuring Elvis Crespo was full of fun and flair, earning them a respectable 53\/60.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">But even with all the contestants advancing, the tension in the ballroom was undeniable. Pro dancer Armstrong found himself under the spotlight for an unexpected reason during his Foxtrot with partner Kinney. Judge Inaba, known for her eagle-eyed focus on ballroom rules, called out Armstrong for lifting his foot off the floor\u2014twice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/P45BatKz0noNdJIpKNZjetsCQuYwCz54OVvBEqnLb34\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODBjNDRhYjMzMmZhODFjMzZiMGFiNmM0ZWVhODE0MGFhOWJlNTBmOGMwODNkMGVmNGJkYjkzN2E4ODhkZjkxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/KzfSQlznZjsrYHqSYd-wK0AvDKxPAb6e08tuxuT9CAo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODBjNDRhYjMzMmZhODFjMzZiMGFiNmM0ZWVhODE0MGFhOWJlNTBmOGMwODNkMGVmNGJkYjkzN2E4ODhkZjkxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/k6Y3z0NsRZTAZjaizz0hV-zGPs2RXjFvNSnInCAYj7Y\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODBjNDRhYjMzMmZhODFjMzZiMGFiNmM0ZWVhODE0MGFhOWJlNTBmOGMwODNkMGVmNGJkYjkzN2E4ODhkZjkxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/T8CvjPsfMMbrkarUXN8Jer8GRv5Zu8hfTGoJ-rQtUVI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODBjNDRhYjMzMmZhODFjMzZiMGFiNmM0ZWVhODE0MGFhOWJlNTBmOGMwODNkMGVmNGJkYjkzN2E4ODhkZjkxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BVNOggprrKHWBT40MTyHQyjOck-1oESzGXaZRipYk-w\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODBjNDRhYjMzMmZhODFjMzZiMGFiNmM0ZWVhODE0MGFhOWJlNTBmOGMwODNkMGVmNGJkYjkzN2E4ODhkZjkxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/80c44ab332fa81c36b0ab6c4eea8140aa9be50f8c083d0ef4bdb937a888df916.jpg\" alt=\"Brandon Armstrong on &quot;DWTS&quot; semifinals on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Brandon Armstrong on &#8220;DWTS&#8221; semifinals on November 19, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She didn&#8217;t hold back, pinpointing the exact moments where the mistakes occurred and mentioning it wasn&#8217;t the first time she&#8217;d flagged this issue for the duo. Armstrong and Kinney exchanged confused looks at the critique, prompting fellow judge Hough to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/dancing-with-the-stars-chandler-kinney-pro-partner-apologizes-costing-perfect-score-8748444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/dancing-with-the-stars-chandler-kinney-pro-partner-apologizes-costing-perfect-score-8748444\">step in<\/a> with a supportive &#8220;You know what it is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/bb7xkiC?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The awkward moment didn&#8217;t go unnoticed, and Armstrong later clarified his reaction to co-host Julianne Hough in the skybox. &#8220;I want to clarify\u2014I&#8217;m not upset with Carrie Ann,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/dancing-with-the-stars-chandler-kinney-pro-partner-apologizes-costing-perfect-score-8748444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/dancing-with-the-stars-chandler-kinney-pro-partner-apologizes-costing-perfect-score-8748444\">explained<\/a>. &#8220;I just didn&#8217;t remember her mentioning the lifts with us before. 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