'World of Dance': Kurtis goes through to next round but fans feel judges should have picked Styles and Emma

Although the judges appeared to have loved both performances, they eventually picked Kurtis as the winner
Emma and Styles (NBC)
Emma and Styles (NBC)

Both Kurtis Sprung and Styles and Emma wowed judges and fans during the qualifiers round. Both performances were an instant hit among the judges for their versatility and elegance. So, when they were pitted against each other during the duels round of 'World of Dance', we knew that the judges had their job cut out for them. Both the competitors were extremely nice to each other, unlike the other performers who were sassy towards their competitors.  

Kurtis was chosen to go first, he performed a beautiful piece which depicted his feelings towards his girlfriend Nigel. In his green room interview, he explained how they broke up for a few days when they were younger, and those were the worst days for both of them. They soon got back together, but Kurtis felt that he owed her an apology for that experience and decided to do it through his beautiful dance routine. The routine was extremely light and smooth but was filled with raw emotions.

Kurtis Sprung (NBC)

After Kurtis' performance, Styles and Emma took the stage. The duo's performance can best be described as elegant. Ne-Yo remarked how he felt like he was underdressed and needed to wear a tuxedo while watching their graceful ballet routine. While Jennifer Lopez and Derek described it as a delightful experience and couldn't stop praising them for how elegant and delightful it is to watch them perform their ballet routine. 

Although the judges appeared to have loved both performances, they eventually picked Kurtis as the winner. Fans were unhappy with the judges' decision and felt that Styles and Emma should have gone through the next round. A fan tweeted, "Styles and Emma should have been picked. #WorldofDance." Another fan wrote, "#WorldofDance WTH!!! Styles&Emma clearly won this round!! That guy is mad wackkkkkkkk."

"#Worldofdance have to say I disagreed with the judges on 2 of their choices tonight. I think The Rise and Styles & Emma deserved to go through," expressed a fan. Another fan commented, "#WorldofDance JLo!!! How can you not choose Styles and Emma??  " "Styles & Emma are way better. Sorry not sorry. #WorldOfDance," declared a fan.

'World of Dance' season 4 airs every Tuesday at 10/9c on NBC. 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Malik has no idea Hondo knows his secret, and Adain Bradley says their story is far from over.
2026-10-17T20:45:16.000Z
Jo’s resignation raises questions about her future as ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ begins a new era in Season 23
2026-10-17T18:23:30.000Z
‘Tulsa King’ Season 4, starring Sylvester Stallone, streams every Friday on Paramount+
2026-10-17T10:36:40.000Z
Pavi and her long-lost twin Nisha hunt for their origins as the Havens cheer the last Avatar’s death
2026-10-17T08:37:00.000Z
Season 2 of the HBO Stephen King prequel jumps back to 1935 and a gang of bank robbers
2026-10-17T06:52:24.000Z
‘Fire Country’ season 5 episode 2 reveals Jake’s fate after the shooting as the team uncovers the attacker’s motive
2026-10-17T06:41:28.000Z
Wes ends ‘Sheriff Country’ Season 2 Episode 2 in the hands of Stoyanovs after exposing bakery bug
2026-10-17T05:35:47.000Z
Chad Lowe is the executive producer on ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ and has also directed many episodes
2026-10-17T05:07:28.000Z
Issa López returns as showrunner for a Jamaica Bay story with ties to ’Night Country’
2026-10-17T03:12:59.000Z
Oklahoma’s governor and Dwight’s love interest board a private jet in the first episode of Season 4
2026-10-16T09:30:07.000Z