its not over yet.
PoorArtem Chigvintsev has Covid!
It shouldnt hurt Lawsons standing; she was the only quasi-ringer to emerge from the premiere night performances.
Alfonso Ribeiro, Mauricio Umansky, Emma SlaterABC
Notice how I saidquasi.
This season is chock full of straight-up amateurs, people!
Finally, some perfectlypassabledancing that makes us all warm and fuzzy about the golden days ofDWTS.
Enough with the reminiscing.
Bring on Latin night!
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Real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky with partner Emma Slater.
Its no fun being one of the two bottom couples on premiere night.
It got him really down, especially with everything going on at home.
(Things are reportedly on the rocks with wife Kyle Richards).
His salsa started out great with a terrific opening lift Slaters legs were twisted around his neck!
but he forgot the steps halfway and it was all downhill from there.
He sure can lift that lil button of a partner over his shoulders, though!
there were many more steps, not always on time, said Tonioli.
I could see the effort.
You have a natural easy confidence thats works really well in this competition, said judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
I dont know if it was as good as the last one.
The footballer got to show off his newborn at rehearsal before performing an off-the-beat samba in hot pink pants.
Samba is the hardest dance to learn on this show, said judge Derek Hough.
It was still blocky, theres definitely some work to be done.
Side by side, when you got freed up, I was like, okay!
We lost a step in the middle just a little bit.
What was missing for me a little more of a elongation of your torso, said Inaba.
Added Hough, There was a little timing issue there.
Youre definitely have the body for the salsa, said Tonioli.
When you are on it, you might be so good.
Turn on the spice, honey!Score:18 out of 30
Supermodel Tyson Beckford with partner Jenna Johnson.
during andaftertheir zesty salsa.
Tyson, where were you hiding?
Now I can see you.
You worked very, very hard and you got results.
Sure, why not.
That was a woman empowered, said Inaba.
What Im asking for is for you to be fully in your body.
Girl, I am so proud of you!
added Hough.Score:19 out of 30
Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) with partner Pasha Pashkov.
The reality star went into rehearsals hoping for an 8 this week.
Out of the gate, very impressed with that samba roll, said Hough.
You are a natural performer.
It was so sexy, added Tonioli.
He was right: her Samba to Gasolina, not to mention those fringe pants, opened the show.
The flare was there, great way to start off Latin night, said Hough.
You were running on rocket fuel tonight!
You were very elegant and tight, almost too tight, borderline stiff, said Inaba.
I saw bits of uncertainty, but what can I say?
Salsa is your superpower my friend, said Inaba.
There was a flash of Rita Moreno in there.
(Youve got to see it to truly appreciate it).
It earned him a standing O from the audience!
You were having the right motion.Score: 24 out of 30
Bottom two couples were Peterson/Stewart and Spears/Bersten.
Spears was sent home.
Spears didnt have much to say, really.
Next week is Motown Night.
