Dancing With the Stars Season 32 heated up the dance floor with its Latin night in Episode 2, offering viewers a thrilling blend of passionate performances, high scores, and an unexpected elimination that left fans in shock.
Marvel star Xochitl Gomez dazzled the judges and the audience with her high-energy salsa to "Don't Go Yet" by Camila Cabello. Her performance earned her the highest score of the night, with three 8s from the judges.
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz brought sultriness to the stage with his rumba, also earning 8s from the judges.
While many stars made significant improvements from the previous week, others faced setbacks. Star of "Buying Beverly Hills" Mauricio Umansky intended to represent Mexico with his salsa but made several mistakes, resulting in the lowest scores of the night.
Charity Lawson, who danced to "She Bangs" by Ricky Martin, received feedback from Bruno Tonioli, who wanted to see more "sexual tension" between her and her pro partner. In her defense, her usual partner, Artem Chigvintsev, tested positive for COVID, and troupe member Ezra Sosa stepped in last minute to fill his shoes.
Both Alyson Hannigan and Jamie Lynn Spears aimed to tap into their sensual sides for their respective dances. Alyson's tango earned her a respectable score of 19, while Jamie Lynn's cha-cha earned her a 16.
In a surprising turn of events, Jamie Lynn Spears and her partner, Bersten, were eliminated from the competition at the end of the night after fan votes were tallied. This shocking result left fans and viewers stunned, as Jamie Lynn had shown dedication and improvement on the dance floor.
1. Xochitl & Val - Salsa, 24 out of 30
2. Jason & Daniella - Rumba, 24 out of 30
3. Charity & Ezra - Cha-cha, 21 out of 30
4. Lele & Brandon - Samba, 21 out of 30
5. Ariana & Pasha - Samba, 20 out of 30
6. Alyson & Sasha - Tango, 19 out of 30
7. Mira & Gleb - Salsa, 18 out of 30
8. Tyson & Jenna - Salsa, 18 out of 30
9. Jamie & Alan - Cha-cha, 16 out of 30
10. Barry & Peta - Cha-cha, 15 out of 30
11. Harry & Rylee - Salsa, 15 out of 30
12. Adrian & Britt - Samba, 15 out of 30
13. Mauricio & Emma - Salsa, 12 out of 30
The excitement continues as Dancing With the Stars gears up for Motown night in the upcoming episode. Viewers can expect quick moves and a special guest judge, Michael Strahan, who will join Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli at the judging table.
