Jeannie and pro partner Brandon Armstrong took on the challenge of the Viennese waltz, and their uplifting performance took their judges’ scores close to the top of the leaderboard. Nelly and pro partner Daniella Karagach has their first ballroom dance of the season with the foxtrot, and they continued to impress, but Carrie Ann is ready to see them take some risks.

Week 3 was a tricky one for Anne and pro partner Keo Motsepe as they danced a Disney Night quickstep, but fell a bit out-of-sync. Jeannie and pro partner Brandon Armstrong took on the challenge of the Viennese waltz, and their uplifting performance took their judges’ scores close to the top of the leaderboard.

Justina and pro partner Sasha Farber tied for the top of the leaderboard in Week 2, and they were feeling it for their Disney Night Charleston. AJ embodied Prince Ali himself - and pro partner Cheryl Byrne was a beautiful Princess Jasmine! - for a Disney Night quickstep that was fun for the whole ballroom.

Justina and pro partner Sasha Farber tied for the top of the leaderboard in Week 2, and they were feeling it for their Disney Night Charleston. AJ embodied Prince Ali himself - and pro partner Cheryl Burke was a beautiful Princess Jasmine! - for a Disney Night quickstep that was fun for the whole ballroom.

Nelly and pro partner Daniella Karagach has their first ballroom dance of the season with the foxtrot, and they continued to impress, but Carrie Ann is ready to see them take some risks. It was a samba for Simba as Carole and pro partner Pasha Pashkov danced to “Circle of Life” from Disney’s “The Lion King.”

Vernon Davis and his new pro dance partner Peta Murgatroyd made their ballroom debut with a smooth and sizzling foxtrot that impressed the judges. Anne Heche was sure she got the best partner with Keo Motsepe, and it’s hard to argue with the results of their fun and flirty cha cha!

Week 2 was a bit of a stumbling block for Askari and her pro partner Alan, but that just meant there was room to start making a comeback on Disney Night. Monica and pro partner Val Chmerkoviskiy were touched by the Disney Magic, showing more confidence as they brought the magic of “The Little Mermaid” to the ballroom and earned their highest score yet.

Week 2 was a bit of a stumbling block for Skai and her pro partner Alan, but that just meant there was room to start making a comeback on Disney Night. Monica and pro partner Val Chmerkoviskiy were touched by the Disney Magic, showing more confidence as they brought the magic of “The Little Mermaid” to the ballroom and earned their highest score yet.

Extra! Extra! Jesse and pro partner Sharna Burgess danced the jive to “King of Nee York” from Disney’s “Newsies” with a solid performance, but it left the judges wanting a little more musicality. Chrishell and pro partner Gleb Savchenko closed out a night of Disney Magic with a lovely waltz as Cinderella and Prince Charming that enchanted the judges.

Extra! Extra! Jesse and pro partner Sharna Burgess danced the jive to “King of New York” from Disney’s “Newsies” with a solid performance, but it left the judges wanting a little more musicality. Chrishell and pro partner Gleb Savchenko closed out a night of Disney Magic with a lovely waltz as Cinderella and Prince Charming that enchanted the judges.

Host Jeannie Mai wanted to come out of the gate strong, so she made sure her pro partner Brandon Armstrong took her straight to the acrobatics for their season premiere salsa! The quickstep is a notoriously tricky dance, so actor Jesse Metcalfe and his partner, returning pro Sharna Burgess, had a tough debut.

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Following up from Week 1, Nev and Jenna brought the rhythm to their Week 2 cha cha that had Bruno complimenting Nev on his “nimble” footwork and Carrie Ann saying that Nev “once again impressed her.” Week 2 wasn’t quite as smooth for Skai and Alan where a miscue cost them some precious points with the judges.

Johnny is a huge Lady Gaga fan, so he was thrilled when Britt told him they’d be dancing to “Poker Face.” Week 2 gave Justina and Sasha a chance to show off their chemistry in a flowing foxtrot that moved the judges, with Derek declaring that Justina is “such a natural dancer.”