'DWTS' Disney Night: Melora Hardin's quickstep labeled 'best dance of the night'

Melora Hardin is giving it her all as she climbs to the top in 'Dancing With The Stars'
Melora Hardin with partner Artem in 'Dancing With The Stars' (DWTS/Twitter)
Melora Hardin with partner Artem in 'Dancing With The Stars' (DWTS/Twitter)

'Dancing With The Stars' is back for its fourth episode of the season with Disney night. Fans have been patiently waiting for this episode fresh after the stupendous performances from Britney Week.  As the themes keep getting better so do the contestants with the competition heating up. By that, we mean a significant change in the top scorers also.

Among them is the talented Emmy nominated actress Melora Hardin most popularly known for starring in 'The Office'. Hardin made it through elimination last week with a score of 23 out of 30. For Disney Heroes Night she, along with partner Artem Chigvintsev, danced the quickstep to “I Wan’na Be Like You” from “The Jungle Book”. Here's what judges and fans thought of their performance.

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Hardin is like a gift that just keeps on giving. Stepping it up further she danced as Baloo and partner Artem as Bagheera wowed audiences and judges alike. Judge Len said hers was the best performance by far with good technique and her personality coming through. He gave her a 9. Judge Derek too gave her a compliment calling it the best dance of the night. He too scored her a 9. Judge Carrie praised her saying she loved the way they incorporated the Mickey Challenge. She further said the performance was so clean and that Hardin always brings something unexpected to the stage. She too gave her a 9. Judge Bruno was his excited self calling the dance delightful, with a lot of comedy, and deemed it the best quickstep yet. Giving her 9 as well Melora emerged as the highest scorer with her at the top of the leader board with a grand score of 36 out of 40. Fans too were amazed, here's how they reacted.

A fan said, "Melora and Artem QS I have to be very honest when I say that this just might be my favorite dance of the night. The energy was so great and she executed every single step quite flawlessly very well done @MeloraHardin @artemchigvintse#DWTS30 #DWTS". Another viewer commented, " @artemchigvintse and @MeloraHardin did so good tonight! Melora looked like she was having so much fun, it was a blast to watch! #dwts #Disney". A user also said, "Gonna start manifesting melora and artem to make it to the finals #DWTS". 

 A fan commented, "I haven't watched, but my Melora got the highest score? #DWTS". A user also said, "#DWTS Me after watching Melora's dance". Another fan commented, "Melora and Artem had the best dance of the night 100% #DWTS". 
 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Don't forget to tune in to 'Disney Villains Night' on 'Dancing With The Stars', on Tuesday, October 12, at 8 pm EDT on ABC.  You can also stream the episodes on abc.com and Hulu.

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