DWTS Week 6 delivered one of the most emotional episodes of Dancing With the Stars Season 35, as celebrities took to the ballroom for Dedication Night. From heartfelt tributes to loved ones to a surprise pregnancy announcement, the October 20 episode gave viewers plenty of memorable moments. The night also marked the first 10s of the season, raising the stakes for the remaining contestants.
Emotional Tributes Take Center Stage
Several contestants dedicated their performances to people who have shaped their lives. Paralympian Ezra Frech and his professional partner, Daniella Karagach, earned a score of 37 for their contemporary routine, which honored his mother, Bahar Smookeh. Guest judge Kym Johnson awarded the pair the season’s first 10.
Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn also impressed the judges with an emotional contemporary dance dedicated to her sister, Brooke. The performance earned a score of 38, making it one of the highest-scoring routines of the evening.
Meanwhile, Tatyana Ali honored her late Fresh Prince of Bel-Air costar James Avery with a Viennese waltz. Her performance included a special reunion with cohost Alfonso Ribeiro, who joined her on the ballroom floor.
Actress Julia Stiles closed the evening with a tribute to her late 10 Things I Hate About You costar Heath Ledger. The emotional performance featured a reunion with several cast members, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gabrielle Union.
Tyler Cameron Announces He’s Expecting a Baby Girl
One of the night’s biggest surprises came from Bachelor alum Tyler Cameron. During a contemporary routine dedicated to mothers, Cameron and his fiancée, Tate Madden, revealed that they are expecting a child. The announcement turned into a gender reveal, confirming that the couple is having a girl.
Despite the emotional moment, Cameron and professional partner Sharna Burgess received a score of 32.
No Elimination During DWTS Week 6
In an unexpected twist, no contestants were eliminated at the end of the episode. Although several couples tied at the bottom of the leaderboard, host Alfonso Ribeiro announced that everyone would return for another week of competition.
With all 10 couples remaining in the competition, the contestants will face their next challenge during Horror Movie Night. Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.
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