TV Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS – Season 23 – Week 11 – Season Finale Part 1

By PAMELA HARLAND / Contributing Editor

Posted: November 22nd, 2016 / 12:22 PM

Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Laurie Hernandez in DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 23 - Week 11 - Season Finale Part 1 | ©2016 ABC/Eric McCandless

Stars: Calvin Johnson Jr., James Hinchcliffe, Jana Kramer, Laurie Hernandez
Network: ABC, airs Monday
Original Telecast: Nov. 21st, 2016

This is it, the finals on DANCING WITH THE STARS for the 23rd time. Yes, it’s hard to believe we have already reached that pivotal moment where someone will sashay off the dance floor a champion. Tomorrow the journey ends for all but tonight it ended a day short for Jana Kramer & Gleb Savchenko, who were eliminated and ended their season in fourth place. Three couples are left: Laurie Hernanadez & Val Chmerkovskiy, James Hinchcliffe & Sharna Burgess and Calvin Johnson & Lindsey Arnold. One of those couples will be crowned the new champs, stay tuned!

Laurie Hernandez (Olympian) and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Len Goodman said her Paso Doble was full of good intent. Carrie Ann Inaba called it beautiful. Julianne Hough said it was well done. Bruno Tonioli said it was wicked in a good way.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Tonioli – 10, Hough – 9,Goodman – 9, Harland – 10

James Hinchcliffe (Race Car driver) and his partner Sharna Burgess
Light on his feet. Inaba said she is even more impressed. Hough said he is the whole package. Goodman called his Foxtrot fantastic. Tonioli said it was a top quality dance.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Tonioli – 10, Hough – 9, Goodman – 9, Harland – 9

Jana Kramer (Country singer) and her partner Gleb Savchenko
Better. Inaba said her Tango was powerful. Hough saw little sparks. Goodman said it was good. Tonioli said she put everything into it.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 9, Hough – 9, Goodman – 9, Harland – 9

Calvin Johnson Jr. (Football player) and his partner Lindsey Arnold
Smooth. Inaba called out a lift. Hough said he had come so far. Goodman said he was the most improved dancer. Tonioli said he took the lead in his Viennese Waltz.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 9, Hough – 9, Goodman – 9, Harland – 9

Freestyle
Laurie Hernandez (Olympian) and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
So fun! Inaba said she delivered in her Freestyle. Hough said it was incredible. Goodman called it joyful while Tonioli said it invigorated him.
Scores: Inaba – 10, Tonioli – 10, Hough – 10, Goodman – 10, Harland – 10

James Hinchcliffe (Race Car driver) and his partner Sharna Burgess
Intense. Inaba said wow while Hough said he outdid himself in his Freestyle. Goodman said it showcased him well. Tonioli called it unique.
Scores: Inaba – 10, Tonioli – 10, Hough – 10, Goodman – 10, Harland – 10

Jana Kramer (Country singer) and her partner Gleb Savchenko
Strong. Inaba said she had a lot of respect for her. Hough was very happy for her performance. Goodman called her Freestyle fascinating. Tonioli said it was a success.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Tonioli – 9, Hough – 9, Goodman – 9, Harland – 9

Calvin Johnson Jr. (Football player) and his partner Lindsey Arnold
He’s got rhythm! Inaba called his Freestyle amazing. Hough said she loved it. Goodman said he can dance and Tonioli called it very clever.
Scores: Inaba – 10, Tonioli – 10, Hough – 10, Goodman -10, Harland – 10

Who went home: Jana Kramer and Gleb Savchenko
Who Has Legs to Take Home the Mirror Ball: U.S.A. U.S.A…Laurie!

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