Who Was In The Audience – S22, Wk10, NIGHT 02

Who Was In The Audience

– Season 22, Week 10,

NIGHT 02

Ben Aaron:

The co-Host of NBC Comedy Talk Series, Crazy Talk, Ben was present for Season 22’s Grand Finale wrap-up, unabashedly cheering for his favorite Competitor, Wife Ginger Zee.
 

Julianne Hough:

Hey, Julianne’s back!  This Former Pro-turned-Panel Judge and 2-time Mirror Ball Champion (Season 04, Apollo Ohno / Season 05, Helio Castroneves) was back and ringside in the Ballroom once more, enjoying the night's Finals' Festivities!
 

Nastia Liukin:

Season 20’s 4th Place Semifinalist - along with Former Pro, Derek Hough - and a Gold Medal-winning Olympian, Nastia was present in the Ballroom once more on her 1-year Anniversary Season to witness DWTS crown its new Mirror Ball Champion!
 

Shawn Johnson:

Heeey!  It’s Shawn!!  This DWTS Darling and Gold Medal-winning Olympic Gymnast competed first on Season 08 of the show, becoming the youngest Mirror Ball Winner to date within the show's History with her then Pro, Mark Ballas, and again in Season 15:  All Star Season with Pro, Derek Hough, landing in a hard-earned and impressive 2nd Place!
 

Emmitt Smith:

This Football Legend and 3-time Super Bowl Champion is also uniquely a 2-time DWTS Alumnist, competing first in Season 03 and winning the show’s shining Mirror Ball Trophy, along with then Pro, Cheryl Burke, and again in Season 15:  All Star Season with Cheryl, landing in a notable 5th Place!
 

Bindi Irwin:

Still currently the Ballroom’s reigning Mirror Ball Champion – along with the show's 6-time Winner Pro, Derek Hough – at the time of her visit, Bindi was present in the Glitter Dome once more to watch as it named it newest Champion and only Deaf Winner, Nyle DiMarco!
 

Marlee Marlin:

This Former, Season 06 Contestant - along with then Pro, Fabian Sanchez - was there to cheer on her fellow Deaf DWTS Competitor and Switched At Birth co-Star, Nyle DiMarco!
 

Chad Mendes:

This UFC Featherweight Fighter was present on Tuesday night to support his fellow Fighter and Training Partner, Season 22’s pintsized dancing phenomenon, Paige VanZant!
 

Kelsi Ballarini:

A Singing Artist and rising Star, Kelsi was present in DWTS’ live audience, enjoying the night’s festivities!
 

Hayes Grier:

Hey, there, Hayes!  This Vine Star and Season 21 Contestant was one of youngest the Ballroom had ever seen, competing at age 15 with Pro, Emma Slater!

Donna and Neal DiMarco:

The elated Mother and older Brother of DWTS newest Celebrity Winner, Donna and Neal were present in Tuesday night's live audience to watch as  Nyle DiMarco triumphantly hoisted the show's shining Mirror Ball Trophy, along with now 2-time winning Pro, Peta Murgatroyd!
 

Kyle Massey:

This beloved DWTS Alum competed in Season 11 of the show, finishing out his incredible Ballroom run as the Season's First Runner-Up, along with then Pro, Lacey Schwimmer.
 

Chris Soules:

One of Season 20’s 5th Place Contestants (along with fellow 5th Placer, Robert Herjavec) with Mirror Ball winning Pro, Witney Carson, this former ABC Bachelor was back in the Ballroom once more, ready to cheer for DWTS' new Champion!

DWTS S-22 Week 10, Night 02 (of 2) - The Finals: By The Numbers

DWTS – Season 22, Week 10 - The Finals SCORES:

The DWTS Judges give their scores

24-hour Fusion Round

Ginger & Val

Argentine Tango/Foxtrot

“Just Like Fire” by: P!nk

27 (9,9,9)

Paige & Mark

Jive/Salsa
“Little Bitty Pretty One” by: Thurston Harris
and The Sharps

30 (10,10,10)

Nyle & Peta

Cha-cha/Tango

“Summer” by:  Calvin Harris

30 (10,10,10)

Nyle & Peta, 24-hour Fusion – Review of DWTS Season 22, Week 10

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

REVIEW:  Nyle & Peta,

24-hour Fusion

Closing down what has been an absolutely MIND-BOGGLING Season in all the right and amazing ways, Nyle DiMarco and his Professional Dancing partner, Peta Murgatroyd  presented their 24-hour Cha-Cha/Tango Fusion to “Summer” by Calvin Harris!

WHAT a way to go!!

Nyle & Peta

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

Great Frame, Thrilling Lines, Brilliant Footwork, and, of course, Nyle’s ever-present, INCREDIBLE sense of Musicality reigned supreme within this last Performance from TeamRedefiningDance which equally served as one truly gratifying and celebratory ending to what has been a most unforgettable Season of Dancing for this beloved pair!

Nyle & Peta

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

“… Both Latin and Ballroom – Tango and Cha-Cha-Cha – equally brilliant!” exclaimed Panel Judge, Bruno Tonioli, when the Dance was through.  “… I have to commend you Peta, you have been incredible! … Nyle … you have exceeded expectations every time! Regardless of what happens, to me, you are a Champion!”

“I think that was a beautiful way to end the Season!” agreed Judge, Carrie Ann Inaba, “ But, Nyle, I just wanna say something to you because you’ve spoken to us so eloquently in our Language of Dance – I hope I get it right - <Standing Up and Silently Signing to a Tearful Nyle> ‘Thank you for showing us your beautiful heart when you dance!’ …”


“… Listen,” concluded Head Judge, Len Goodman, “you don’t get no ‘Sympathy Vote' from me, I just judge on what I see, and I’m telling you, you deserve to be in this Final, and you just proved it tonight!”

Nyle & Peta

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

See video (below) to watch Nyle & Peta's Tango/Cha-cha Fusion on Week 10, The Finals of DWTS, courtesy of Dancing With The Stars' great YouTube channel!  

Paige & Mark, 24-hour Fusion – Review of DWTS Season 22, Week 10

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

REVIEW:  Paige & Mark,

24-hour Fusion

Closing down their Dancing Season in much the same way as it began, Season 22’s Dynamic Duo, Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas, submitted an incredible Performance as their final Showing: a 24-hour Jive/Salsa Fusion to “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Thurston Harris and The Sharps!
 

Paige & Mark

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

What else can be said except here, for their last and final farewell Dance, the immaculate Pairing and endeared Partnership of TeamPowRightInTheKisser served up yet another delectably delicious and enthrallingly perfect Dance Routine?!
 

Paige & Mark

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

Displaying what was some - once again - Stellar Lines, Amazing Hip Action, Formidable Footwork, and a truly Marvelous Sense of Rhythm and Musicality, the First Rate Coupling of Paige & Mark proved beyond a doubt their well-deserved and hard-earned Place in Season 22’s Finals, perfoming always-impressive Ballroom forays in all the right and crazy ways!
 

Paige & Mark

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

I LOVED it, you guys, Fabulous work!!
 

“What an awesome way to end this incredibly awesome Season!” exclaimed Panel Judge,  Carrie Ann Inaba, following the Routine. 

“Happy Birthday, Mark! [Addressing Mark Ballas, who celebrated his 30th Birthday that very same evening – “.,. You got a definite ‘30’at least, on your Birthday, right?! … “ DWTS Host Tom Bergeron had quipped earlier!] Paige, you have delivered, you have set the Standard from day one of this Competition and you continue to set the Standard! Awesome job!”

Paige & Mark

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

- The Finals, Night 02

“Only one can win the Mirror Ball,” added Head Judge, Len Goodman, “ but for me, all three Finalist are winners because they made it into such a terrific Season; and, if this was judged purely on Dance, you’re the one to beat!”

See video (below) to watch Paige & Mark's Jive/Salsa Fusion on Week 10, The Finals of DWTS, courtesy of Dancing With The Stars' great YouTube channel!

Ginger & Val, 24-hour Fusion – Review of DWTS Season 22, Week 10

DWTS Season 22, Week 10

REVIEW:  Ginger & Val,

24-hour Fusion

Winding down their Season's Tour of DWTS’ biannual Ballroom Competition to “Just Like Fire” by P!nk, Ginger Zee and her Pro Partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, presented their 24-hour Argentine Tango/Foxtrot Fusion.

Ginger & Val
DWTS Season 22, Week 10
- The Finals, Night 02 

And just like that, the Glitter Dome waves its “Byes” to its Dancing Meteorologist.

A stellar Performance overall, this Routine unfortunately suffered from only one minor flaw - in the form of what appeared to be a Forgetting of the Dance's Choreography - but was otherwise a fantastic end for this Forecasting Finalist!

Ginger & Val
DWTS Season 22, Week 10
- The Finals, Night 02

Fierce Frames, Fluid Lines, and Terrific Musicality could all be seen within this last Performance for TeamGinandJuice, enabling it to take its final bow in a most gratifying way!

Ginger & Val
DWTS Season 22, Week 10
- The Finals, Night 02 

“Well, I remember the first 3 Weeks of Dancing With The Stars, this Season,” noted Head Judge, Len Goodman, following the Dance, “ you got 7,7,7, and I thought, ‘ Ginger Zee will have to Grow or Go!’; and, after that, you’ve Grown and you’ve Flown! … Now, you’ve done something tonight - we’re all Dancers and Ex Dancers – [that] everyone has done, just lost the Routine a little bit; but, I tell you what, Ginger, you are a fantastic Dancer!”



See video (below) to watch Ginger & Val's Argentine tango/Foxtrot on Week 10, The Finals of DWTS, courtesy of Dancing With The Stars' great YouTube channel!  

Who Was In The Audience – S22, Wk10, NIGHT 01

Who Was In The Audience

– Season 22, Week 10,

NIGHT 01

Florence Henderson:

“Mrs. Brady” to most, Florence is also a former DWTS Contestant, competing with then Pro, Corky Ballas, for Season 11 and Placing 8^th overall.

Doug Flutie:

Doug’s back!  Famed, Former Football Quarterback, and of course, Season 22 Competitor, Flutie could be seen on the Ballroom’s <Ahem!> Sidelines, enjoying the night's Finale Festivities!

Donna and Nico DiMarco:

The Mother and Fraternal Twin Brother of Season 22 Finalist, Nyle DiMarco, Donna and Nico were present in DWTS' live Audience to excitedly cheer as Nyle took home his 2^nd Perfect Score of the Season for his Passionately Performed Freestyle!

Nastia Liukin:

This Season 20, 4^th Place Semifinalist (along with former Pro, Derek Hough) could be spotted in the Ballroom's live Audience, soaking up the Finale's sequined splendor!

NeNe Leakes:

A former Season 18 Contestant, NeNe danced with veteran Pro, Tony Dovolani, the Couple landing in 7^th Place overall.

Kim Fields:

Hiya, Kim!  DWTS'  one half of Season 22’s “Wonder Twins” (as dubbed by Panel Judge, Carrie Ann Inaba) was back in the Ballroom once more, taking in all of Finale's action!

Marla Maples and Tiffany Trump:

Donald Trump Ex and former Season 22 Competitor, Marla was present in the Glitter Dome once more with hers and Trump’s only Daughter, Tiffany, to enjoy part 01 of Season 22’s 2-night Finale!

Lea Thompson:

A former Season 19 Contestant (with Pro, Artem Chigvintsev), Lea was back in DWTS' Ballroom once more to cheer on her former ABC's Switched At Birth co-Star, Nyle DiMarco.

BC Jean:

Famed Singer and Fiancée to Pro, Mark Ballas; and of course, one half of the supremely talented, musical Duet, Alexander Jean – along with Mark – BC  was spotted in DWTS' Red Room, rooting for her favorite Mirror Ball hopeful during his final dancing-sprint to Season 22’s grand finish!

Bindi Irwin:

Enjoying her last, full night as DWTS' reigning Mirror Ball Champion (Along with now 6-time Mirror Ball winning Pro, Derek Hough), Bindi was present on Monday to watch as the show’s newest Finalists battled it out on the Ballroom's Dance Floor!

Lara Spencer:

ABC’s Good Morning America co-Anchor, Lara was there to root for GMA’s own Ginger Zee in her final race for the Mirror Ball Trophy.

Marlee Matlin:

Season 06’s 7^th Place Celebrity Contestant ( along with former Pro, Fabian Sanchez), Marlee officially made DWTS History as the show's first Deaf Competitor, and was present on this night to cheer for her fellow Deaf Dancer and former Switched At Birth co-Star, Nyle DiMarco!

DWTS S-22 Week 10, Night 01 (of 2) - The Finals: By The Numbers

DWTS – Season 22, Week 10 - The Finals SCORES:

The DWTS Judges give their scores

Redemption Dance Round

Ginger & Val

Contemporary

“Adventure of a Lifetime” by: Coldplay

28 (9,10,9)

Paige & Mark

Salsa
“Fireball” by: Pitbull  feat. John Ryan

29 (10,9,10)

Nyle & Peta

Quickstep

“S.O.B.” by: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

27 (9,9,9)

Freestyle Round

Ginger & Val

Freestyle

“Orange Colored Sky” by: Nat King Cole
30 (10,10,10)

Paige & Mark

Freestyle

“Over the Rainbow” by: BC Jean

30 (10,10,10)

Nyle & Peta

Freestyle

“The Sound of Silence” by: Disturbed
30 (10,10,10)