Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 27 explained

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Celebrity Winner:Bobby Bones
Professional Winner:Sharna Burgess
Num Episodes:11
Network:ABC

Season twenty-seven of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 24, 2018, on the ABC network.[1]

On November 19, radio personality Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess were crowned the champions, while Disney Channel star Milo Manheim and Witney Carson finished in second place, actress Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe finished in third place, and model Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten finished in fourth.

Cast

Couples

This season featured thirteen celebrity contestants. The thirteen professional dancers were revealed on Good Morning America on August 28, 2018.[2] The ten professionals from last season returned, along with Cheryl Burke and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, both of whom had last competed in season 25. Troupe dancer Brandon Armstrong made his debut in the pro lineup.[3] Nancy McKeon was announced as the first celebrity competing for the season, partnered with Chmerkovskiy.[4] On September 12, the rest of the cast was revealed on Good Morning America.[5] The dance troupe for season 27 consisted of season 26 troupe members Artur Adamski, Hayley Erbert, Britt Stewart, and Morgan Larson; along with newcomer Vladislav Kvartin.[6]

Celebrity NotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Comedian & podcast hostEliminated 1st
[7]
Paralympic alpine skierEliminated 2nd
[8]
The Facts of Life actressEliminated 3rd
[9]
Singer-songwriterEliminated 4th
[10]
Olympic artistic gymnastEliminated 5th
[11]
Actor & country music singer
[12]
NFL linebacker
Reality television personalityEliminated 8th & 9th
[13]
Fuller House actor
Model & social media personalityFourth place
[14]
Harry Potter actress & activistThird place
Disney Channel actorRunners-up
Radio personalityWinners

Hosts and judges

Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews returned as hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges.[15]

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger, while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger .

Color key:

Couple! scope="col" rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;
Week
1234565+6789
Bobby & Sharna1st20201939232021224324+29=5321+24=bgcolor=gold 24+30=
Milo & Witney2nd2027275729+29=5827+28=55bgcolor=silver 30+30=
Evanna & Keo3rd18242448272424295330+29=30+28=58bgcolor=tan 30+30=
Alexis & Alan4thbgcolor=lightblue 212524492625275629+26=5528+30=58 bgcolor=d1c571 27+30=57
Joe & Jenna 5th2221+26=bgcolor=f4c7b8 22+24=46
& Cheryl222430+26=56bgcolor=f4c7b8 30+30=
John & Emma7th1823204321212443bgcolor=f4c7b8 25+29=54
DeMarcus & Lindsay2423472622262652bgcolor=f4c7b8 27+26=53
Mary Lou & Sasha9thbgcolor=lightblue 192122244624262524bgcolor=f4c7b8 49
Tinashe & Brandon10th27bgcolor=f4c7b8 26
Nancy & Val11thbgcolor=lightblue 1821212041bgcolor=f4c7b8 22
Danelle & Artem12thbgcolor=lightblue 181819bgcolor=f4c7b8 37
Nikki & Gleb13thbgcolor=lightblue 17bgcolor=f4c7b8
Notes

Weekly scores

Individual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.

Week 1: Premiere Night

On the first night, all of the couples performed. On the second night, the bottom five couples were given a chance to dance again, in the same dance style as the first night, but with new music and choreography. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Night 1
CoupleScores[16] DanceMusic[17] Result
Mary Lou & Sasha19 (6, 7, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Treasure" — Bruno Marsbgcolor=lightblue Bottom five
Milo & Witney20 (7, 6, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Free Free Free" — Pitbull, feat. Theron TheronSafe
Evanna & Keo18 (7, 5, 6)Foxtrot"Do You Believe in Magic" — Aly & AJSafe
Danelle & Artem18 (6, 6, 6)Foxtrot"Rise Up" — Andra Daybgcolor=lightblue Bottom five
Bobby & Sharna20 (7, 6, 7)Jive"T-R-O-U-B-L-E" — Travis TrittSafe
Juan Pablo & Cheryl22 (7, 7, 8)Salsa"Dinero" — Jennifer Lopez, feat. DJ Khaled & Cardi BSafe
Nikki & Gleb17 (6, 5, 6)Salsa"YES" — Louisa, feat. 2 Chainzbgcolor=lightblue Bottom five
Alexis & Alan21 (7, 7, 7)Jive"Good Golly, Miss Molly" — Little Richardbgcolor=lightblue Bottom five
John & Emma18 (7, 5, 6)Foxtrot"Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)" — Waylon JenningsSafe
Tinashe & Brandon23 (8, 7, 8)Jive"I'm a Lady" — Meghan TrainorSafe
Nancy & Val18 (6, 6, 6)Quickstep"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" — Club des Belugasbgcolor=lightblue Bottom five
Joe & Jenna14 (5, 4, 5)Quickstep"Fish Out of Water" — Leo SoulSafe
DeMarcus & Lindsay23 (8, 7, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Sweet Sensation" — Flo RidaSafe
Night 2
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Mary Lou & Sasha21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Hot Stuff" — Donna SummerSafe
Danelle & Artem18 (6, 6, 6)Foxtrot"Strong Ones" — Armin van Buuren, feat. Cimo FränkelSafe
Nikki & Gleb18 (6, 6, 6)Salsa"Tres Deseos" — Gloria Estefanbgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
Alexis & Alan23 (7, 8, 8)Jive"Shake the Room" — GamuSafe
Nancy & Val21 (7, 7, 7)Quickstep"Walking on Sunshine" — Katrina and the WavesSafe

Week 2: Cities Week

The couples performed two different unlearned dances that paid tribute to New York City and Las Vegas. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Night 1 (New York City)
CoupleScores[18] DanceMusic[19]
DeMarcus & Lindsay24 (8, 8, 8)Foxtrot"The Boy from New York City" — The Manhattan Transfer
Danelle & Artem18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Welcome to New York" — Taylor Swift
John & Emma23 (8, 7, 8)Charleston"New York's My Home" — Sammy Davis Jr.
Nancy & Val21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Uptown Girl" — Billy Joel
Alexis & Alan25 (8, 9, 8)Argentine tango"Swan Lake Suite" — Ray Chew
Joe & Jenna17 (5, 6, 6)Foxtrot"New York State of Mind" — Matt Beilis
Tinashe & Brandon26 (9, 8, 9)Argentine tango"New Dorp. New York." — SBTRKT, feat. Ezra Koenig
Milo & Witney26 (9, 8, 9)Charleston"Living in New York City" — Robin Thicke
Mary Lou & Sasha22 (8, 7, 7)Waltz"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" — Sarah Bockel
Juan Pablo & Cheryl26 (9, 8, 9)Quickstep"42nd Street" — Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Evanna & Keo24 (8, 8, 8)Samba"Can't Touch It" — Ricki-Lee Coulter
Bobby & Sharna20 (7, 6, 7)Foxtrot"Theme from New York, New York" — Frank Sinatra
Night 2 (Las Vegas)
CoupleScoresDanceMusic[20] Result
Juan Pablo & Cheryl26 (9, 8, 9)Foxtrot "Why Don't You Do Right?" — Peggy LeeSafe
Milo & Witney26 (9, 8, 9)Tango "Ashes" — Celine DionSafe
Danelle & Artem 19 (7, 6, 6)Quickstep"Luck Be a Lady" — Donny Osmondbgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
Alexis & Alan24 (8, 8, 8)SalsaSafe
John & Emma20 (7, 6, 7)Jive"King Creole" — Elvis PresleySafe
DeMarcus & Lindsay23 (8, 7, 8)Quickstep"Ladies Man" — Boyz II MenSafe
Joe & Jenna18 (6, 6, 6)Jazz"The Gambler" — Kenny RogersSafe
Evanna & Keo24 (8, 8, 8)Jive"Heat Wave" — Martha and the VandellasSafe
Bobby & Sharna19 (7, 6, 6)Quickstep"That Old Black Magic" — Sammy Davis Jr.Safe
Nancy & Val20 (7, 6, 7)Paso doble"Storm" (from )René DupéréSafe
Tinashe & Brandon26 (9, 8, 9)Cha-cha-cha"Circus" — Britney SpearsSafe
Mary Lou & Sasha24 (8, 8, 8)Samba"Copacabana" — Barry ManilowSafe

Week 3: Most Memorable Year Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores[21] DanceMusic[22] Result
Mary Lou & Sasha24 (8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"We Are the Champions" — Ray ChewSafe
Milo & Witney27 (9, 9, 9)Jive"Can You Do This" — Aloe BlaccSafe
Nancy & Val22 (8, 7, 7)Rumba"Love Someone" — Lukas Grahambgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
Alexis & Alan26 (9, 8, 9)Contemporary"How to Save a Life" — Ray ChewSafe
Evanna & Keo27 (9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"Hedwig's Theme" — John WilliamsSafe
Joe & Jenna18 (6, 6, 6)Viennese waltz"You Are the Reason" — Calum Scott & Leona LewisSafe
Juan Pablo & CherylSamba"Ni Tú Ni Yo" — Jennifer Lopez, feat. Gente de ZonaSafe
John & Emma21 (7, 7, 7)Waltz"Smile" — Ray ChewSafe
Bobby & Sharna23 (8, 7, 8)Contemporary"A Million Dreams" — Malachi BartonSafe
Tinashe & Brandon27 (9, 9, 9)Rumba"2 On" — Tinashe, feat. Schoolboy QSafe
26 (9, 8, 9)Argentine tango"Lux Aeterna" — Clint Mansell & Kronos QuartetSafe

Week 4: Trio Night

The couples performed a trio dance with a past celebrity contestant or a personal acquaintance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleTrio dance partnerScores[23] DanceMusic[24] Result
Juan Pablo & CherylMelissa Rycroft24 (8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Wavey" — CLiQ, feat. Alika McGillivarySafe
Tinashe & BrandonAmy Purdy26 (9, 8, 9)Tango"Hit Me with Your Best Shot" — Pat Benatarbgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
John & EmmaJoey Fatone21 (7, 7, 7)Argentine tango"Torn" — Nathan LanierSafe
Evanna & KeoScarlett Byrne24 (8, 8, 8)Salsa"Black Magic" — Little MixSafe
DeMarcus & LindsayRashad Jennings22 (7, 7, 8)Paso doble"Fire" — Barns CourtneySafe
Mary Lou & SashaNastia Liukin26 (9, 8, 9)Charleston"V.E.S.P.A." — Dimie CatSafe
Milo & WitneyRiker LynchSalsa"Adrenalina" — Wisin, feat. Ricky Martin & Jennifer LopezSafe
Joe & JennaJordan Kimball15 (5, 5, 5) Salsa"I'm Too Sexy" — Right Said FredSafe
Alexis & AlanMaddie Ziegler25 (8, 8, 9)Tango"Move Your Body" — SiaSafe
Bobby & SharnaLindsey Stirling20 (7, 6, 7)Cha-cha-cha"U Can't Touch This" — MC HammerSafe

Week 5: Disney Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to a song from a Disney film, and are listed in the order they performed. There was no elimination at the end of the night.

CoupleScores[25] DanceMusic[26] Disney film
Alexis & AlanFoxtrot"Just Around the Riverbend" — Judy KuhnPocahontas
Juan Pablo & Cheryl29 (10, 9, 10)Viennese waltz"Gaston" — Jesse Corti & Richard WhiteBeauty and the Beast
DeMarcus & Lindsay26 (9, 8, 9)Charleston"A Star Is Born" — Alan Menken & David ZippelHercules
Evanna & Keo24 (8, 8, 8)Jazz"When Will My Life Begin?" — Mandy MooreTangled
Joe & Jenna17 (6, 5, 6)Jive"Zero" — Imagine DragonsRalph Breaks the Internet
Mary Lou & Sasha25 (9, 8, 8)Contemporary"Reflection" — Lea SalongaMulan
John & Emma24 (8, 8, 8)Quickstep"I Wan'na Be like You (The Monkey Song)" — Louis PrimaThe Jungle Book
Bobby & Sharna21 (7, 7, 7)Waltz"Part of Your World (Reprise)" — Jodi BensonThe Little Mermaid
Milo & Witney27 (9, 8, 10)Quickstep"Incredits 2" — Michael GiacchinoIncredibles 2

Week 6: Halloween Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to a Halloween-themed song. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores[27] DanceMusic[28] Result
Milo & Witney30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary"Toxic" — 2WEISafe
John & Emma19 (6, 7, 6)Paso doble"Main Titles" (from Beetlejuice) — Danny ElfmanSafe
DeMarcus & Lindsay26 (8, 9, 9)Salsa"Under Your Spell" — Leo SoulSafe
Evanna & Keo29 (10, 9, 10)Tango"Disturbia" — RihannaSafe
Bobby & Sharna22 (8, 7, 7)Argentine tango"Mr. Sandman" — SYMLSafe
Mary Lou & Sasha24 (8, 8, 8)Tango"Shame" — Elle Kingbgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
Alexis & Alan27 (9, 9, 9)Jazz"Candyman" — Christina AguileraSafe
Joe & Jenna22 (8, 7, 7)Argentine tango"El Tango de Roxanne" — José Feliciano, Ewan McGregor & Jacek KomanSafe
Juan Pablo & Cheryl30 (10, 10, 10)Jive"Dead Man's Party" — Atwater Men's ClubSafe

Week 7: Country Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team dance to country songs. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were sent home at the end of the night in a double elimination.

CoupleScores[29] DanceCountry music[30] Result
John & Emma25 (8, 9, 8)Jazz"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" — John Denverbgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
Evanna & Keo30 (10, 10, 10)Rumba"Every Little Thing" — Carly PearceSafe
Juan Pablo & CherylCharleston"One Shot" — Hunter HayesSafe
Joe & Jenna21 (7, 7, 7)Tango"Burning Man" — Dierks Bentley, feat. Brothers OsborneSafe
Milo & Witney29 (10, 9, 10)Foxtrot"Born to Love You" — LANCOSafe
DeMarcus & Lindsay27 (9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"Tennessee Whiskey" — Chris Stapletonbgcolor=f4c7b8 Eliminated
Alexis & Alan29 (9, 10, 10)Samba"Ladies in the ’90s" — Lauren AlainaSafe
Bobby & Sharna24 (8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Can't Help Falling in Love" — Chris JansonSafe
Bobby & Sharna
Evanna & Keo
John & Emma
Milo & Witney
29 (10, 9, 10)Freestyle
(Team HayNow)
"9 to 5" — Dolly Parton
Alexis & Alan
DeMarcus & Lindsay
Joe & Jenna
Juan Pablo & Cheryl
26 (9, 8, 9)Freestyle
"Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" — Luke Bryan

Week 8: Semifinals

The couples performed an unlearned dance dedicated to a meaningful person in their life. Afterward, the couples performed their week 1 dance styles to a new song that was coached by one of the three judges. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were sent home at the end of the night in a double elimination.

CoupleJudgeScores[31] DanceMusic[32] Result
Bobby & SharnaLen Goodman21 (7, 7, 7)Salsa"G.D.F.R." — Flo RidaSafe
24 (8, 8, 8)Jive"Gimme Some Lovin'" — The Spencer Davis Group
Alexis & AlanBruno Tonioli28 (9, 9, 10)Waltz"Water" — Bishop BriggsSafe
Jive"Yes" — Merry Clayton
Joe & JennaCarrie Ann Inaba22 (8, 7, 7)Contemporary"This Year's Love" — David GrayEliminated
24 (8, 8, 8)Quickstep"Check it Out" — Oh the Larceny
Juan Pablo & CherylBruno Tonioli30 (10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"Libertango" — from Forever TangoEliminated
30 (10, 10, 10)Salsa"Tu Sonrisa" — Elvis Crespo
Evanna & KeoLen Goodman30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary"Stand Up for Something" — Andra Day & CommonSafe
28 (10, 9, 9)Foxtrot"Rewrite the Stars" — Zac Efron & Zendaya
Milo & WitneyCarrie Ann Inaba27 (9, 9, 9)Argentine tango"Pray for Me" — The Weeknd & Kendrick LamarSafe
28 (9, 9, 10)Cha-cha-cha"Good Feeling" — Austin French

Week 9: Finals

The couples performed their favorite dance of the season and their freestyle routine. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores[33] DanceMusic[34] Result
Alexis & Alan27 (9, 9, 9)Argentine tango"Swan Lake Suite" — Ray ChewFourth place
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Head Above Water" — Avril Lavigne
Bobby & Sharna24 (8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"U Can't Touch This" — MC HammerWinners
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"The Greatest Show" — Panic! at the Disco
Evanna & Keo30 (10, 10, 10)Tango"Disturbia" — RihannaThird place
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"It's Oh So Quiet" — Björk
Milo & Witney30 (10, 10, 10)Charleston"Living in New York City" — Robin ThickeRunners-up
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Ain't No Sunshine" (Lido remix) — Bill Withers

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:

Color key:

Couple! colspan="14"
Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Night 1Night 2Night 1Night 2
Bobby & SharnaJiveFoxtrotQuickstepCha-cha-chaWaltzArgentine tangoViennese waltzTeam FreestyleSalsaJiveCha-cha-chaFreestyle
Milo & WitneyCha-cha-chaCharlestonTangoJiveSalsaQuickstepFoxtrotTeam FreestyleArgentine tangoCha-cha-chaCharlestonFreestyle
Evanna & KeoFoxtrotSambaJiveViennese waltzSalsaJazzTangoRumbaTeam FreestyleFoxtrotTangoFreestyle
Alexis & AlanJiveJiveArgentine tangoSalsaTangoFoxtrotJazzSambaTeam FreestyleWaltzJiveArgentine tangoFreestyle
Joe & JennaQuickstepFoxtrotJazzViennese waltzSalsaJiveArgentine tangoTangoTeam FreestyleQuickstepSalsa
& CherylSalsaQuickstepFoxtrotSambaCha-cha-chaViennese waltzJiveCharlestonTeam FreestyleArgentine tangoSalsaArgentine tango
John & EmmaFoxtrotCharlestonJiveWaltzArgentine tangoQuickstepPaso dobleJazzTeam Freestyle
DeMarcus & LindsayCha-cha-chaFoxtrotQuickstepArgentine tangoPaso dobleCharlestonSalsaViennese waltzTeam Freestyle
Mary Lou & SashaCha-cha-chaCha-cha-chaWaltzSambaViennese waltzCharlestonTango
Tinashe & BrandonJiveArgentine tangoCha-cha-chaRumbaTango
Nancy & ValQuickstepQuickstepCha-cha-chaPaso dobleRumba
Danelle & ArtemFoxtrotFoxtrotCha-cha-chaQuickstep
Nikki & GlebSalsaSalsa
Notes

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