Val Chmerkovskiy and Laurie Hernandez in DANCING WITH THE STARS – Season 23 | ©2016 ABC/Craig Sjodin

Stars: Amber Rose, Calvin Johnson Jr., Jake T. Austin, James Hinchcliffe, Jana Kramer, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Laurie Hernandez, Marilu Henner, Maureen McCormick, Rick Perry, Ryan Lochte, Terra Jolé and Vanilla Ice
Network: ABC, airs Monday
Original Telecast: Sept. 19th, 2016

Well, no protesters hijacked the dance floor tonight on DANCING WITH THE STARS: Season 23, but not a lot else happened either. Most of the couples stabilized in the middle of the pack while only Olympian Laurie Hernandez and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy emerged once again in first place, however, only by one point. Hernandez and Chmerkovskiy earned 32 points for the night, still not grabbing a hold of that elusive “9”. Terra Jole and her partner Sasha Farber glided across the floor into second place with 31 points and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his partner Allison Holker graced a place in third. At the bottom, yet again,  is Rick Perry who along with Emma Slater petered out just 22 points. Stay tuned for a Tuesday night elimination.

Amber Rose (TV host) and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Powerful. Len Goodman said he would have liked lot more holds in her Viennese Waltz. Julianne Hough said it was more connected this time. Bruno Tonioli could see the effort.
Scores: Inaba – 6, Tonioli – 6, Hough – 6, Goodman – 6, Harland – 7

Marilu Henner (Actress) and her partner Derek Hough
So graceful. Inaba thought her lines were beautiful. Goodman called her Foxtrot was elegant. Bruno Tonioli said it was lovely.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Hough – 7, Goodman – 8, Harland – 8

Vanilla Ice (TV personality) and his partner Witney Carson
Charismatic. Inaba said he was more revealing. Goodman called him the Thrilla Vanilla. Tonioli said his Foxtrot was very effective.
Scores: Inaba – 6, Tonioli – 7, Hough – 6, Goodman – 7, Harland – 6

Ryan Lochte (Olympian) and his partner Cheryl Burke
Cute. Inaba said he was into it. Hough said he made a lot of mistakes in his Quickstep. Tonioli said he was jumpy.
Scores: Inaba – 6,  Tonioli – 6, Hough – 6, Goodman – 6, Harland – 7

James Hinchcliffe (Race Car driver) and his partner Sharna Burgess
Not as strong. Inaba said his Paso Doble was impressive. Goodman said his performance got lost in the theatrical production. Hough said she was engrossed.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 8, Hough – 7, Goodman – 7, Harland – 7

Jana Kramer (Country singer) and her partner Gleb Savchenko
She rocked it. Inaba thought she was all there in her Tango. Hough said she was naturally gifted. Tonioli said he loved the passion.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Hough – 7, Goodman – 8, Harland – 8

Calvin Johnson Jr. (Football player) and his partner Lindsey Arnold
So amusing. Inaba said he was so darn cute. Goodman called his Foxtrot terrific. Hough said he was cool and easy.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Hough – 7, Goodman – 7, Harland – 7

Terra Jole (Reality star) and her partner Sasha Farber
Good things come in small packages! Goodman said she sparkled. Hough said she had the best frame. Tonioli said she did a complete Quickstep.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 8, Hough – 8, Goodman – 7, Harland – 8

Laurie Hernandez (Olympian) and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Energetic. Goodman called her dance a high performance Jive. Hough said she is unbelievable. Tonioli called her a firecracker.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 8, Hough – 8, Goodman – 8, Harland – 8

Maureen McCormick (Actress) and her partner Artem Chigvintsev
More spunk! Inaba said it was well done. Goodman said her technique was better. Hough said she showed confidence. Tonioli said she was sassy.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Hough – 6, Goodman – 6,  Harland – 7

Jake T. Austin (Actor) and his partner Jenna Johnson
Out of his element. Inaba told him to slow down. Goodman said it was better. Hough said to work on their chemistry.
Scores: Inaba – 6, Tonioli – 6, Hough – 6, Goodman – 6, Harland – 6

Rick Perry (Politician) and his partner Emma Slater
Comical. Inaba smiled throughout the whole Quickstep. Goodman said it was more polished. Tonioli said it was catchy.
Scores: Inaba – 6, Tonioli – 5, Hough – 6, Goodman – 5, Harland – 5

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds (Singer/Music producer) and his partner
Allison Holker
Strong. Inaba said he killed it. Hough said he was mysterious. Tonioli said his Argentine Tango was enigmatic.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 8, Hough – 7, Goodman – 7, Harland – 8

Who’s going home: Gov. Rick Perry
Who Has Legs to Take Home the Mirror Ball: U.S.A. U.S.A…Laurie!

Related: TV Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS – Season 23 – Week 1 – Season Premiere

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