'Dancing With The Stars' Season 28: Kel continues to shine and as the last man of color on the show, fans are hoping he doesn't get sent home

Last week when 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 28 aired, we saw Kel and Whitney face criticism from Len Goodman because of a small mishap. Returning on Monday for Halloween Night, the pair danced the Jive to 'Time Warp' by the 'Glee' cast

Kel Mitchell and his pro partner Whitney Carson have come a long way since their debut performance, with Kel improving with each episode. 

Last week when 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 28 aired, we saw Kel and Whitney face criticism from Len Goodman because of a small mishap. Returning on Monday for Halloween Night, the pair danced the Jive to 'Time Warp' by the 'Glee' cast.

Clearly, it was their best performance ever, and the judges couldn't agree more as they all gave the pair all 9s, giving them an overall score of 27/30.

Even Goodman couldn't help but rave about their performance. He said, "You were rocking, and I was reeling.” Carrie Ann shared that their performance was "so tight and so clean."

From receiving 5s and 6s from the judges during week one, and now receiving all 9s in week seven, Kel and Whitney have really come far.

They have improved in most places the judges used to point out mistakes. Even fans can't help but rave about their performance, with some claiming they deserve a 10. 



 

"Ever since Disney Night, Kel has been improving every week and is becoming a real contender for the MBT. Most people burn out in the middle of the season, but he has been nonstop on fire ever since. I would love to see him make the finals!! #DWTS," wrote a fan on Twitter. 

Another fan said, "Kel & Witney deserved at least a 10, but I'm biased. #DWTS." However, we can never be too sure of a pair's surety in the competition, with the shocking eliminations all over the past weeks.

We have seen some really talented pairs leave the competition, especially this week when Karamo Brown and his partner got eliminated. But Sean Spicer, the only contestant with two left feet is still in the competition. 

Kel is currently the last man of color remaining in the competition, and fans hope that with him improving each week, he is safe and doesn't face elimination again, with Sean still in the competition.

Taking to Twitter, a fan wrote, "Kel is the last remaining black guy in the competition, brotha i'm gonna root for you all the way! Good luck man. #DWTS." 

Another fan added, "See how important voting is. Kel is now the only man of color left. Be sure to keep voting for him and Witney next Monday on #DWTS. He moved on to next wk but u still see who is left..... Thanks to all who voted for @Iamkelmitchell @WitneyCarson I hope they keep stepping it up&all." 

'Dancing With The Stars' Season 17 airs every Monday night only on ABC. Check your local listings for more information.

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