The final couple to dance in the first round is Heather Morris and Maks Chmerkovskiy (back from his calf injury), dancing a rumba to “Waterfalls” by TLC.
Nick Carter calls Heather “beautiful and elegant” and praises the storyline. He adds that it was his favorite dance of the night. Len Goodman says he loved it as well, calling it “a knockout dance.” Bruno Tonioli calls her stunning, adding that she “danced like a champion.” Carrie Ann Inaba says it was her best dance so far, calling Heather grounded and stunning. They score a 40, the first perfect score of the season.
Watch Heather Morris and Maks Chmerkovskiy’s Romantic Rumba
Men and women go head to head in the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom tonight for Boy Bands vs Girl Groups. Couples will perform songs from popular boy bands and girl groups, including Destiny’s Child, Backstreet Boys, The Beach Boys and The Pussycat Dolls. Featured dance styles include samba, rumba, tango, paso doble, salsa and jive. Couples will also participate in the first team dances, which will show who really rules the dance floor. “Dancing with the Stars” alum and Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter serves as guest judge. One couple will be eliminated next week.
Dancing with the Stars Social Media Reactions
I already miss seeing Alan dance with Heather #dwts
— ´ (@allysvinyl) April 25, 2017
Imma need Heather and Alan to reunite ASAP. #DWTS
— Erika (@erika89tc) April 25, 2017
KILL IT HEATHER #dwts
— crazy bitch (@wickedromantics) April 25, 2017
Heather & Maks are reunited, and it feels so good. #dwts
— Travis Glover (@1975jetsfan4) April 25, 2017
Heather's outfit for this rumba is AH-MA-ZING #DWTS
— Talk Nerdy With Us (@TalkNerdyWithUs) April 25, 2017
Heather is looking GOODT #DWTS
— sandro (@etrnlolsen) April 25, 2017
OH! DON'T GO CHASING WATER FALLS!!! YESSS!! HEATHER AND MAKS! #DWTS
— Universal Dance (@universaldance2) April 25, 2017
According to ABC, Morris “is both a talented actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as ‘Brittany Pierce’ on FOX’s hit series, Glee, and she also appeared in the feature filmSpring Breakers. After college, Morris was invited to join Beyoncé’s ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’ world tour. She has appeared on How I Met Your Mother and Comedy Bang! Bang! and recently starred in the feature films Folk Hero & Funny Guy and Most Likely to Die.”
Now in its 24th season, “Dancing with the Stars” is hosted by Tom Bergeron and sports broadcaster Erin Andrews. The judging panel is composed of ballroom experts Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Julianne Hough and Bruno Tonioli. Their scores, along with America’s votes, determine who gets to stay and who is sent home each week as couples vie for the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
The current contestants include Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles with partner Sasha Farber, Fifth Harmony’s Normani Kordei with Val Chmerkovskiy and this season’s Bachelor Nick Viall with new mom Peta Murgatroyd. The remaining stars include Heather Morris, Bonner Bolton, David Ross, Rashad Jennings and Nancy Kerrigan.
“Dancing with the Stars” airs every Monday night at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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