Semi-Finals Elimination | Dancing with the Stars

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[@Brae1313]

They knew damn well what they were doing calling Alyson safe first. Everyone in that room was PLUCKED. This is what good TV is!

[@ladykat16]

Exactly!

[@terry-annfrancis1252]

Exactly 100%

[@StephanieStepanchenko]

Fr

[@marianacastillo3622]

Alfonso said in a recent interview that he knew about the 5 couple going to the finals. He knew about it the whole week, that it was a plan to call them in that order.

[@grantsgamingchannel8979]

I miss her in fool us

[@annaxuan4936]

1. love how genuinely happy everyone is for eachother!! everyone was ecstatic when alyson was called. 2. ariana and xochitl looked like they were both going to be SICK you could tell when it hit them that there was a chance they were going home, enough to make a girl cry tbh.

[@joshelton1382]

They both thought they were going home because the other is so good. You could see the pain in both their expressions

[@allison3852]

@@joshelton1382 really

[@AllisonKraus1]

0:31 Alyson's WAIT WTF gesture is gold. Regardless if you think a final 5 feels contrived or not, seeing everyone's pure delight and celebration after is infectious

[@xoxoxo5764]

I love her so much. And I just feel like everyone is so supportive of each other ❤

[@terry-annfrancis1252]

They will naturally root for her because she’s the under dog

[@chellymurphy]

Even the female judge mouthed “what?” 😂

[@blpalv15]

I believe after their final dance she said to Sasha that was probably their last dance together. She is great.

[@mkleejr34]

@@blpalv15 Surprise!! She was wrong Freestyles for Everyone!!!

[@darkessraven]

Congrats to Danielle and Pasha for being the first Pro Married couple to make it to the finale together. It was a dream idea back in season 30 for Jenna and Val when Jojo and Olivia were on. Also weird that this season didn’t have a planned double elimination.

[@mcwyman7928]

Way back in season 24 when Sasha and Emma were still a thing people were thinking they would both make the finale. Emma eventually won with Rashad Jennings and Sasha was cut just before the finale with Simone Biles (unjustly imo)

[@JodiMcCreery-mi4gf]

It's because there were less couples this season

[@nk-ti2hw]

Back in season 18 Both Peta and Maks were in finale but they were not married

[@kendramasse]

@@mcwyman7928season 24 was beginning for 2017, they weren't married then, they got married in 2018

[@louisemcd2937]

@@mcwyman7928didn’t similar happy in 2019 too? emma and james van der beek got eliminated in the semi final and sasha made the final with ally.

[@itsslewie]

Daniella jumping up and down when her and Jason were announced safe is so adorable. I love her 😭

[@lynnngo7256]

Me too! I’m so proud of them. ❤️

[@PatriciaB567]

Team DJ! ❤

[@jg5670]

Team DJ for the WIN!!

[@schrute55]

Ariana was on the verge of tears thinking she was going home. It shows how much this competition means to her. She's had a great DWTS season!

[@giovana4228]

I know. Her sad face was actually heartbreaking. The girl did not deserve that (nor Xochitl)!

[@Redbow2000]

⁠@@giovana4228I know on Xochit face you can see she is getting sad I hate how they did that

[@mlchc9004]

I felt bad for Xochitl she was in tears

[@brennanspark]

So glad everyone is dancing next week for finale night. Good job producers!

[@kierstenkelly8275]

I totally agree with you I am beyond happy for all of them

[@daniellebelisle2446]

Rewatching this knowing what happens is much better than the first time around LOL 😂

[@meowcatcat3472]

That was a great twist for tv viewers but turned out to be especially cruel for the last two standing! But Pasha really deserves that trophy this season.

[@nichistein]

That was cruel but also reality TV gold lol

[@reneegeorge2369]

They had me so scared at first when it came down to Xochtil or Ariana cause I didn't want either of them to go home! Congrats DWTS you got me on that one! I jumped off my couch when they said BOTH! I was so excited I think his is going be an amazing finale with 5 freestyles wow most ever they better all bring it next week!

[@zkcitap]

I was so upset seeing Ariana and Xochitl being the last two, I was so ready to throw hands. This elimination really got me fired up.

[@StarlordNoah]

There was no elimination 😂😂😂

[@AlexDisney23]

For the first time in over 32 season, all five couples are competing for the Len Goodman mirrorball trophy. I’m rooting for number one winner. Xochitl Gomez and val! She’s my favorite gal during season premiere on ABC & Disney+ . I’m rooting for her coming on the first and finish last as a winner. Guarantee W Xóchitl And Val winner let's go! You're have my vote.

[@monkeygal237]

This was so mean of them 😭they had Xochitl and Ariana both crying

[@516tigergirl]

The fact my sister and I almost fainted with what happened. Dancing I'm begging you please don't ever do that again.

[@firerose4495]

She wasn't the only one who did it too.

[@icandoeddiething]

OH MY GOSH the absolute fear I felt upon Alyson being called first and foremost 😭 I was so worried, especially when it was Ariana and Xochitl in the bottom two. After they revealed it, I thought to myself, "if they were at the bottom, then I'll bet they'll be at the top." But still GOSH DWTS WAY TO SCARE EVERYONE

[@lindamyers951]

Way to keep Charity in the running

[@ChimeraTruely]

​@@lindamyers951As in pull some votes from the top two teams to make 1,2,&3, a tighter spread?

[@lindamay7850]

My exact thoughts

[@Alyssa_Swiftie]

This elimination scared me but I was so happy that Charity and Xochitl made it to the finale.

[@candyxox]

Im glad. They all deserve to be in the finals

[@michaelvega6646]

I didn't expected this to happen, for them to have none of them eliminated and just do a final five season finale, that's something

[@andydv27]

Xochitl and Ariana will be the final two!! I'm calling it right now!!

[@creshaunharris3781]

I can agree with this comment! They have been in a league of their own since the early stages of the competition.

[@dinasanchez4100]

I was thinking the same thing 🥰 they were the last 2 to be saved and they will be the only 2 to compete for the mirror ball 😊 I like both couples but im rooting for Pasha and adriana 🎉🎉

[@jbland7737]

Nah. Hopefully the final two is Charity and Jason

[@TombCat]

Adriana is a two time national dance champion and former Disney Princess. Xochitl has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She has appeared in 22 musical theatre productions..... I'm rooting for Pasha's ASS! That man has a pretty backstory.

[@coffeeisgreen]

Alyson & Sasha's reactions lives rent free in my head 😂

[@chloedenai8000]

The bottom two scared me so bad!! I was like they better not eliminate Xochitl or Ariana.

[@andydv27]

THE STRESS I TELL YOU. THE FACT THAT ARIANA AND XOCHITL WERE IN THE BOTTOM TWO WAS JUST CRUEL.

[@justaperson0848]

I'm a new watcher so I don't really know the full rules, but they say at the beginning that they listed the results in no order. So were they actually the bottom two or just two random teams (and for rounds where there are eliminations, is the second team actually the one with the second least votes or just another team)?

[@esdeathisbae9480]

​@@justaperson0848they weren't in the bottom they did it like this because at no point were they ever in the "bottom" they did it like this to sacred them

[@StarlordNoah]

IT'S RANDOM

[@chellecunningham25]

I was so anxious at first, but hearing that nobody wasn’t getting sent home was the best thing I’ve ever heard

[@mkleejr34]

This one time...at Dance Camp...Me my partner Sasha and four couples made it to the Finals. It was soooo much fun....-Aly

[@summerw5773]

Oh, that is sweet. I think it's for the honor for LEN He would love to see all of them For the finale❤

[@andydv27]

I'm so ready for the freestyles!!!!!

[@psychickumquat]

This was awesome, i see some people calling it a conspiracy but it was just good TV! Intentionally put the two best scorers in the bottom two to make the audience shit their collective pants and then reveal the twist. Well played.

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

So happy we finally have a top five this season as everyone is in The Finals which makes it competitive for The Mirrorball!

[@lizcr.herbal]

MORE TEARS IN MY FACE!!! Guys why you did that? how many people was scared or came in panic? Come on!!! LOVED IT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!! SO WELL DESERVED!!! BEST OF LUCK!!! BLESSINGS FROM VENEZUELA! PD: I think.. I'm sorry but I think the Mirrorball goes home: for Pasha or Daniella

[@mlchc9004]

Xochitl got all my votes , rooting for her to win this Len Goodman MBT. LOVE her & Val , sad this season is almost over

[@socalencounter]

Alyson made everyone remember what the show was all about. Its been a while since a competitor brought this type of journey to the show. The producers knew that and did whatever it took to not let Alyson go home.

[@equissage9701]

What "journey" would that be? Another sob story like the one that "won" the Oscar last year?

[@hudsongraham2603]

💯 I agree! Alyson can do this!! But I think XOCHITL will probably win 🏆

[@abbieprice3430]

That was a close one! I was not expecting Xochitl to be in the bottom two but I’m so relieved that she’s still in the running for the mirrorball!

[@assassssasa]

where was the 5 person finale for season 27 juan pablo deserved this treatment

[@blpalv15]

Xochitl reaction was so sweet. She was crying

[@gizmo8453]

Loved Alyson all season long but kinda ruled her out to be eliminated. But as she was selected safe, I began sick on who will be eliminated😂 Poor Xochitl and Ariana were fighting back tears lol

[@TeamPaul17]

Ariana did as well. She went from clapping with the utmost joy for Alyson making it to the final to realizing that it might be her being eliminated.

[@Stormy-jr6br]

y'all almost made me vom out of stress😭

[@lynnngo7256]

Last night, This was very emotional and excited all 5 couples to compete next week!!! Awesome excellent what a great surprise- Any of these could win! All great dancers! Jason, Charity, and Xochitl my votes.

[@lealoo6287]

When it got down to the two couples left, I was like, I WANT BOTH TO STAY! When it was announced they were staying, I fell out of my chair. Damn, they did it to me again. Poor Arianna and Xchitl looked so ready to cry, I'm happy they get to go to the final.

[@amandastevens1117]

i love val's face at 1:37

[@lorennnnnnnnnn]

Team Xochitl

[@emerysays]

I teared up for Ariana and Xochitl! The utter disappointment on their faces. Pasha also looked so heartbroken! Val was holding back everything!

[@randirose3274]

Holy cow I was so excited for everyone

[@jelanithompson]

Xochitl and Ariana final 2…we’ll see this picture again when they announce the winner.

[@toyawest4520]

I like all of these couples. They are so sweet & have great attitudes, but if everyone is honest, Xochi is the best dancer. She's been flawless.❤

[@naturehopper]

it was the biggest supprised as i was not in that frozen mode while announcing whos in the finale! good tv!

[@carlya29]

This was so sick and twisted like what in the world, but it’s okay now it’s okay…😭

[@mommygarcia9137]

That was so mean the way they found out !poor Xochitl & Ariana looked like they were gonna throw up !

[@sharonsmakes]

This was the best semi-final of DWTS! Great Idea!

[@LovedByYou]

The TENSIONNNN omg!!! They new to put it down to those two.

[@claudiaa8928]

I love Xochitl + Charity + Ariana + Jason and happy they made the Finals. I'm rooting + voting for Xochitl + Val #TeamXV. ❤️❤️🏆🏆🙏🙏 No matter who wins, everyone is a winner in their own way!

[@mkleejr34]

For me it's Alyson + Jason+ Xochiti the other two are fine and have dance great. But I want see the legitimate celebrities as the top 3 not the two reality stars. For an upset I'm thinking Xochiti and Alyson as the final two as they have good fan bases that pushed them into this final as well as memorable dance routines. Xochiti is my pick to win.😊

[@CFC7452]

Same I absolutely LOVE Xochitl

[@hudsongraham2603]

I hope Alyson and XOCHITL win too! They both have came soo far

[@mkleejr34]

@@hudsongraham2603 Sadly Alyson was given no choice but to finish 5th thanks to judges scores. She was underscore for the last weeks of the competition. I loved her freestyle!! Good Job Sasha showing off her strong points. But I thought Xochiti and Jason freestyle needed better content. Congratulations Xochiti and Val The Champs!!!

[@brydc0ck31]

I’m happy that Alyson Hannigan is still safe.

[@hudsongraham2603]

I want her or XOCHITL to win

[@jbland7737]

@@hudsongraham2603 I hope either Charity or Jason wins

[@creshaunharris3781]

Last night when this happened, I screamed and woke up my husband. Watching this clip at work and almost screamed again!!

[@Whoeverheardof]

I almost started crying when Ariana did. 😭

[@CatzASMRnMore]

This is a first and im glad...they all deserve to go to the final...best dancers on the show..

[@CFC7452]

Guys I thought Xochitl was going home and I was in tears! Pls vote for her y’all ❤

[@hudsongraham2603]

I did vote for her! Let’s go XOCHITL

[@CFC7452]

SHE WON!!!!!!!!😭😭😭😭

[@Rheanala]

This was WILD !!! 😮 jaw on the ground the whole time

[@wheeinsdimple]

Not yall uploading this 🥴

[@Ty13rLreturns]

I don't know how they pulled that off but they did.

[@jasminepaige4183]

How was Xochitl in the bottom she finished in the top of leaderboard? So happy she made it to the final ❤

[@monkeygal237]

They do it in random order

[@eduardoalonso701]

To be fair they never explicitly said the bottom two, so I assume having 5 constestants in the finale was pre-planned. Especially considering since the start of the show Ariana and Xochitl were never in the position of being the last two contestants being called out.

[@kovuBee]

The 2 or 3 couples given the final results at the end of the episodes are not the bottom 2. they always say "while not necessarily the bottom 2..." before announcing the results. the final couples are the bottom couple with some random couple for the results (not really random tho, more like strategic). this week, since there was no elimination, it's highly likely neither Xochitl or Ariana were the bottom couple. they just announced it that way strategically for good TV.

[@faithtownsend9094]

that gonna be the final too Ariana and pasha and xochie and val

[@jbland7737]

I hope not

[@rolandarhooms1866]

Xochitl did not crack a smile. They had her stressed!!!

[@olivia86602]

Nah my girl was looking everywhere but the cameraaaa LOL someone needed to give her a chair

[@kitty4lifesk150]

I wanted to throw a chair at my TV after this

[@NightWarriorAlive]

November Fools! The last two ladies were losing it; I remember thinking ,"the wrong couple is going home"!

[@jbland7737]

If Ariana and Pasha went home over the other two, than yea it would have been the wrong couple.

[@winsomethephotog]

The BEST outcome!!!

[@tschmoke]

Well played, producers!

[@laurenwooley3422]

Why can’t you upload the elimination video for each week?! Why only this week?!

[@ooscardls]

Omg the forced smile at 1:25 made me sad for her. I hope she wins

[@olivia86602]

OMG FRR you could tell she was trying SOO hard to be brave and not cryyyy

[@lbvanpelt]

This happened because of an unexpected need to reschedule the Press Your Luck finale (originally scheduled to air next to the DWTS finale) one week later. ABC suddenly had an extra hour of TV time to fill, and decided to give it to the DWTS finale which will now be three hours. Producers had to work on ways to fill the extra time, and the best option is to have more contestants remaining to perform on the show.

[@robonick37]

They had us in the first half, not gonna lie

[@davidhill8565]

The votes and judges’ scores from the semifinals this season will carry over to the finale.

[@dem0niker136]

This was so evil and so good at the same time. This show is peak reality tv

[@aidenmarple6437]

Wow!

[@brigittejoan7139]

Could have announced thos prior to trolling everyone. Honestly as hard as Alyson worked, this is a competition and no clue how she made it this far. Leelee should have been in her place.

[@StarlordNoah]

Nobody should have been in anyone's place. That's the entire purpose of voting

[@adafalvo7482]

Bravissimi sono tutti bravi chi da una maniera chi da un’altra maniera sono tutti bravi e belle coppie complimenti io mi incanto con Valey e la sua allieva un bacio a tutti buona fortuna ciao ciao ♥️♥️💯💯🥰👋

[@jg5670]

INCREDIBLE! So excited for the finale!

[@sophie20001]

I voted for Alyson! ❤ I think the votes for her must have been off the charts!

[@hudsongraham2603]

Yes, I voted for her too!

[@marianacastillo3622]

It was just posted somewhere that Alfonso knew that all 5 couples were going to the final. He knew the whole week.

[@rci385]

So lovely! Jason and Daniella for the win! ❤

[@jbland7737]

Yes Jason or Charity for the win!!!

[@riggs458]

This scared me 😭

[@Jonbwriter]

Who else thinks it was MESSED UP that ABC let all five couples wonder if they were going to make to the finals -- RIGHT up until the last minute. That was mean. I mean, I'm happy that all five couples are competing, I just have issues with how they revealed it.

[@theresajohnson5859]

Alyson is going to win she said they will be dancing to a Taylor Swift song in the finale.They vote her thru

[@jazzomatoma]

I was yelling at my TV and almost woke my five year old up. Not cool (but also really cool) DWTS!

[@olivia86602]

The last sentence is SOOO true. Like it was kinda genius on the producer's part to make it seem like the 2 top dancers were at risk of being eliminated and their goal of freaking everyone out worked bc EVERYONE WAS STRESSED! But I still am kind of annoyed bc of how ariana was trying so hard not to cry and xochitl was trying to put on a brave faceee like it truly made me want to throw up...

[@jazzomatoma]

Exactly; well said!

[@luisorozco5283]

Yeah once they called Alyson first. I knew they were all safe.

[@megannapod30]

dude this was so emotional wow. great tv right there.

[@sophie20001]

Oh 😮Alfonso said they planned it a week before the semi-finals

[@lexiepeabody5717]

Something had to have happened. Whether it be a tie with combined viewer votes and scores or what, I wanna know WHY this happened.

[@babyblueroses]

agreed!!!

[@lexiepeabody5717]

@@kovuBee it makes sense now given that I just watched that interview this morning

[@isabellalickers4923]

THIS SCARED ME 😭

[@Everglzwedits]

NO NO WAY THEY WERE THE BEST

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

The whole bit about everyone holding there breath and waiting while they do the overly pregnant pauses is a pretty tired troupe.

[@synthiaamaartir9553]

Why does she say FINALE like that??!! I don’t know why it bothers me so much but I love her so much! Lol ❤❤

[@Mercygay]

I believe the final 5 is already in the program weeks ahead HOWEVER it is a closely guarded secret.In the fake bottom 2 ,there is really a real 1 that has the lowest combined ratings.Whoever that is we will never know.Even if votes and scores are carried to next week,the new dances could increase or decrease the overall results.

[@vlogswithbrooke3960]

this was painful

[@lisivelazquez65]

That is the first time ever that happens.

[@My.Dear.Journal]

I love how they waited for Harry to go home before they announce a double safe 😂 but I'm bummed it wasn't Lele Pons with them

[@lbvanpelt]

Here's a quote from Alyson right after the show ended: “When I talked to Deena [Katz, co-executive producer] this morning, I said, ‘Hey, Deena. Let’s just not have an elimination tonight.’ She didn’t even flinch - nothing but a straight poker face.”

[@terry-annfrancis1252]

The irony is that the so called bottom two for this week will somehow end up being the last two standing in next weeks finale. I just have this gut feeling. I don’t trust anything about this show. I wouldn’t be surprised if they already have their winner chosen.

[@jbland7737]

Ugh I hope not, I don't want to see either of those two win. I'm rooting for Charity or Jason

[@terry-annfrancis1252]

@@jbland7737 I 100% agree with you

[@carlostorres-iq5ki]

So, it’s that “To be continued” for the first time, huh?

[@ashleyfiedor]

Not exactly in my opinion how I think this season should have played out with eliminations

[@VHS-mz7bb]

I come from the future, the show already straight up revealed the final standings, in reverse order of course last woman standing was Xochi :p

[@candyxox]

We'll see if that happens tonight