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The cast of Dancing With the Stars season 34 is poised to make headlines following the vibrant TikTok Night episode aired on September 30.
The episode kicked off with a lively performance set to Charli XCX‘s hit “Apple,” featuring past season 31 champion and TikTok sensation Charli D’Amelio. Pro dancers Britt Stewart and Jenna Johnson, recently eliminated alongside their partners Baron Davis and Corey Feldman, joined in the fun, proving that even when knocked out of the competition, their spirits soar.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives‘ Jen Affleck and pro Jan Ravnik were the opening act, tackling a cha-cha to Carl Carlton‘s “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked).” The choice of song was a playful nod to Jen’s now-infamous hospital dance video celebrating the arrival of her and husband Zac Affleck‘s third child born in July.
Starting their routine clad in a hospital gown and a faux baby bump, their performance drew both applause and critique from the judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli.
Tonioli humorously remarked, “Mamma mia! That was an easy delivery, wasn’t it?” while Inaba echoed sentiments of joy, noting Jen’s exuberance on the dance floor.
Lauren Jauregui also infused nostalgia into her cha-cha with pro Brandon Armstrong, dancing to “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign, amid cheers from former bandmates in the audience.
Despite the competitive fire heating up the evening, the show said farewell to Jauregui and Armstrong. Reflecting on her elimination, Lauren candidly expressed feeling “pissed,” yet gracefully articulated her gratitude for having Brandon as her partner.
Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Scroll down for the scores from TikTok Night:
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The couples of Dancing With the Stars season 34 are ready to go viral after this week’s TikTok Night.
The Tuesday, September 30, episode kicked off with an opening number to Charli XCX’s “Apple” and featured former season 31 winner and famed TikToker Charli D’Amelio. Pros Britt Stewart and Jenna Johnson — who were eliminated last week with respective partners Baron Davis and Corey Feldman — were all smiles dancing alongside D’Amelio.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck and pro Jan Ravnik were the first duo to take center stage, performing a cha-cha to “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton. Fans of the reality TV star know that the song choice was an ode to her viral video dancing in the hospital after giving birth to her and husband Zac Affleck’s third baby in July.
After starting the number in a hospital gown featuring a fake baby bump, Jen and Ravnik’s routine received some praise — and critiques — from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.
“Mamma mia! That was an easy delivery, wasn’t it,” Tonioli quipped, while Inaba gushed that Jen exudes “so much joy” when she moves across the ballroom.
Lauren Jauregui also paid tribute to her past alongside pro Brandon Armstrong dancing a cha-cha to “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign — and had several of her former bandmates supporting her in the audience.
While the competition continued to be fierce throughout the night, the show ultimately said goodbye to Jauregui and Armstrong. When asked how she was feeling after being eliminated, the singer replied, “Pissed.” She went on to gush that she’s “so grateful” to have had Brandon as a partner.
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll down to see each couple’s scores from TikTok Night:
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Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter
Score: 21 out of 30
