Who went home on ‘Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro’? Week 4 ends with double elimination
‘Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro’ Week 4 featured two-time Mirrorball Champion Jenna Johnson as the guest judge. The latest episode of the dance competition, titled “Bring on the Intensity: Chemistry with Jenna Johnson,” was all about teamwork and chemistry among the dancers. The guest judge showed how participants can have a strong chemistry with their respective partners. “One of the hard skills is making that chemistry feel real with anyone,” noted the show host, Robert Irwin. Referring to the “chemistry” that the judges wanted to witness, Mark Ballas mentioned, “I want to see a dance so intimate that I’m not even sure I should be watching it, especially with my mom.” For the challenge, contestants had to deliver an intense Argentine tango or move forward with a romantic rumba.
Jenna asked the contestants to choose a random partner and then switch partners as they danced their way in. Later, female participants were asked to choose a male partner for the challenge. Things were intense as a few of the male contestants were chosen by multiple dancers and a few were not chosen. If the same participant was chosen, he would have a choice to make. Adele paired up with AJ, while Selena chose Erik. Allen went with Nina, and Stephani had to pair up with Tristen, as he was the last one and Stephani’s second choice.
The first pairing for the challenge was Adele and AJ, who performed the Rumba. Shirley mentioned that Adele was a “superstar” in her book and her chemistry skills were “off the chart.” The judges also praised Selena and Erik’s Argentine Tango. Shirley playfully asked for a fan since their dance was quite intense and later on gave a standing ovation. Jenna was “speechless” after witnessing their performance. Tristen and Stephani’s performance received mixed reviews from the judges. While appreciating the choreography, Shirley noted, “You are quality dancers, but we are on Week 4, and we are expecting a lot.” Jenna pointed out that she was a big fan of Stephani and that she was “so capable.” She added that she wished that there was “more breadth” and more “moments of just staring at each other.” Nina and Allen’s Argentine Tango also received positive feedback and appreciation from the judge. Mark referred to it as Nina’s “best dance.”
The judges announced two couples who were at risk of getting eliminated. They were Stephani-Tristen and Allen-Nina. Later on, based on the judges' decision, Stephani and Tristen were sent home. While leaving, Stephani mentioned, “I’m proud of myself. My journey was cut too short, but I feel like I have to close a chapter for me with Dancing with the Stars. From here on out, I’m never going to let myself get in head again. I am never letting that fire dim.”
