Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 31

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Dancing with the Stars
Season 31
DWTS US Season 31 Poster.jpg
Promotional poster, featuring professional dancers
Hosted by
Judges
Celebrity winner Charli D'Amelio
Professional winner Mark Ballas
No. of episodes11
Release
Original network Disney+
Original releaseSeptember 19 (2022-09-19) 
November 21, 2022 (2022-11-21)
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The thirty-first season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on Disney+ on September 19, 2022, [1] [2] and concluded on November 21, 2022. [3] This season marked the first live competition show to air on the streaming platform and the first season to not air on ABC. [4] Tyra Banks returned as host, while season 19 champion Alfonso Ribeiro joined as co-host.

Contents

Social media personality Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas were crowned the champions, while The Bachelorette star Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy finished in second place, comedian Wayne Brady and Witney Carson finished in third place, and drag queen Shangela and Gleb Savchenko finished in fourth.

This marked the last season for host Tyra Banks [5] and longtime judge Len Goodman, who retired at the conclusion of the season, prior to his death five months later. [6]

Cast

Couples

This season featured sixteen celebrity contestants. On August 25, 2022, it was reported that Charli D'Amelio and her mother Heidi D'Amelio would be competing as celebrity participants. [7] Soon after, Joseph Baena, Wayne Brady, Daniel Durant, [8] [9] Jordin Sparks, [10] Gabby Windey, [11] and Trevor Donovan [12] were all reported as celebrity participants as well. Charli and Heidi D'Amelio were officially announced as part of the season's cast on September 7, [13] with the full roster of celebrity participants and their partnerships officially revealed on Good Morning America the following day. [14] [15] With sixteen couples, this season was tied with season nine as having the largest cast in the show's history. [16]

A promo for the season released on August 18 featured professional dancers Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Artem Chigvintsev, Witney Carson, Brandon Armstrong, and Cheryl Burke. [17] Britt Stewart, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater, Koko Iwasaki, Val Chmerkovskiy, Alan Bersten, Gleb Savchenko, and Louis Van Amstel were later revealed to be the rest of the professional dancers for the season. [18] Mark Ballas was announced as a pro on September 8. [19] Sasha Farber was initially reported to be a troupe member this season, but was later revealed to also be returning as a pro. [20] [21] Jenna Johnson and Lindsay Arnold both sat the season out, due to Johnson expecting her first child and Arnold wanting to spend time with her family. [22] [23] Iwasaki, who was the runner-up on season 14 of So You Think You Can Dance and performed as part of the Dancing with the Stars Live! – 2022 Tour, joined the show as a first-time pro.

On September 26, 2022, it was announced that Daniella Karagach had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss that night's performance. Alexis Warr replaced her as Joseph Baena's dance partner for two weeks. [24] On October 28, 2022, it was announced that Val Chmerkovskiy had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss the October 31 episode. Alan Bersten took over for him as Gabby Windey's partner for the episode. [25]

On November 20, 2022, professional dancer Cheryl Burke announced her retirement from the show after 26 seasons. [26]

Cast of Dancing with the Stars (season 31)
Celebrity [15] NotabilityProfessional partnerStatusRef.
Jason Lewis Sex and the City actor Peta Murgatroyd Eliminated 1st
on September 19, 2022
[27]
Teresa Giudice The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Pasha Pashkov Eliminated 2nd
on September 26, 2022
[28]
Cheryl Ladd Charlie's Angels actress & author Louis van Amstel Eliminated 3rd
on October 3, 2022
[29]
Sam Champion Good Morning America meteorologist Cheryl Burke Eliminated 4th
on October 10, 2022
[30]
Selma Blair Film & television actress Sasha Farber Withdrew
on October 17, 2022
[31]
Joseph Baena Professional bodybuilder & actor Daniella Karagach
Alexis Warr (Weeks 2 & 3)
Eliminated 5th
on October 18, 2022
[32]
Jessie James Decker Country singer Alan Bersten Eliminated 6th
on October 24, 2022
[33]
Jordin Sparks Singer-songwriter & actress Brandon Armstrong Eliminated 7th
on October 31, 2022
[34]
Heidi D'Amelio Social media personality Artem Chigvintsev Eliminated 8th
on November 7, 2022
[35]
Vinny Guadagnino Jersey Shore cast member Koko Iwasaki Eliminated 9th
on November 7, 2022
Trevor Donovan Actor & model Emma Slater Eliminated 10th
on November 14, 2022
[36]
Daniel Durant Film & television actor Britt Stewart Eliminated 11th
on November 14, 2022
Shangela Drag queen & RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Gleb Savchenko Fourth place
on November 21, 2022
[37]
Wayne Brady Comedian, actor & television personality Witney Carson Third place
on November 21, 2022
Gabby Windey The Bachelorette star Val Chmerkovskiy
Alan Bersten (Week 7)
Runners-up
on November 21, 2022
Charli D'Amelio Social media personality & dancer Mark Ballas Winners
on November 21, 2022

Host and judges

On July 14, 2022, it was announced that Tyra Banks would return as host, with Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli returning as judges. Additionally, it was announced that season nineteen champion Alfonso Ribeiro would be joining the show alongside Banks as co-host. [14] [38] On October 24, Michael Bublé served as a guest judge. [39]

During the semifinals, Goodman announced that this would be his final season as a judge. [40]

Dance troupe

The dance troupe returned for season 31 and consisted of returning pro Ezra Sosa and new pros Kateryna Klishyna, Alexis Warr, and D'Angelo Castro. [41]

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in bold green with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in italicized red with a double-dagger ().

Color key:

  Winners
  Runners-up
  Third place
  Fourth place
  Bottom two
  Withdrew from competition
  Eliminated
Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Weekly scores
CouplePl.Week
123456 [lower-alpha 1] 78910
Night 1Night 21+2
Charli & Mark1st323233363938+7=45845039+39=7840+5=4540+40=8040+40=80 [lower-alpha 2]
Gabby & Val2nd283233363640+6=46824638+33=714040+40=8040+40=80 [lower-alpha 3]
Wayne & Witney3rd293233363740+5=45824437+39=7640+5=4536+37=7336+40=76 [lower-alpha 4]
Shangela & Gleb4th282830323235+10=45774540+33=7337+5=4236+37=73 [lower-alpha 5] 36+40=76 [lower-alpha 6]
Daniel & Britt5th272931293432+1=33674334+39=733935+34=69 [lower-alpha 7]
Trevor & Emma6th21302728 [lower-alpha 5] 3232+8=407242 [lower-alpha 5] 39+39=7834+5=39 [lower-alpha 5] 32+33=65 [lower-alpha 7]
Vinny & Koko7th172723293228+2=30623630+33=6329 [lower-alpha 7]
Heidi & Artem8th242832343633+9=4278 [lower-alpha 5] 4637+33=70 [lower-alpha 5] 35 [lower-alpha 7]
Jordin & Brandon9th262729343335+3=38714336+33=69 [lower-alpha 7]
Jessie & Alan10th202526312932+11=437241 [lower-alpha 7]
Joseph & Daniella11th232429283432+4=3670 [lower-alpha 7]
Selma & Sasha12th2828283240 [lower-alpha 8]
Sam & Cheryl13th202625 [lower-alpha 5] 25 [lower-alpha 7]
Cheryl & Louis14th2121 [lower-alpha 5] 24 [lower-alpha 7]
Teresa & Pasha15th20 [lower-alpha 5] 23 [lower-alpha 7]
Jason & Peta16th18 [lower-alpha 7]
Notes
  1. The couples were scored on a 50-point scale due to the presence of a guest judge.
  2. This couple finished in first place.
  3. This couple finished in second place.
  4. This couple finished in third place.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This couple was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.
  6. This couple finished in fourth place.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 This couple was eliminated.
  8. This couple withdrew from the competition.

Weekly scores

Individual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.

Week 1: Premiere Night Party

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 1
CoupleScores [42] Dance [43] Music [43] Result
Jordin & Brandon26 (7, 6, 6, 7)Cha-cha-cha"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" — Whitney Houston Safe
Sam & Cheryl20 (5, 5, 5, 5)Foxtrot"Hold Me Closer" — Elton John & Britney Spears Safe
Heidi & Artem24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Lady Marmalade" — Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa & Pink Safe
Daniel & Britt27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Tango"Barbra Streisand" — Duck Sauce Safe
Jessie & Alan20 (5, 5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Sweet Home Alabama" — Lynyrd Skynyrd Safe
Teresa & Pasha20 (5, 5, 5, 5)Tango"We Found Love" — Rihanna & Calvin Harris Bottom two
Wayne & Witney29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Cha-cha-cha"She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)" — Carl Carlton Safe
Cheryl & Louis21 (6, 5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Got to Give It Up" — Marvin Gaye Safe
Vinny & Koko17 (4, 4, 5, 4)Salsa"Tití Me Preguntó" — Bad Bunny Safe
Shangela & Gleb28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Salsa"When I Grow Up" — The Pussycat Dolls Safe
Trevor & Emma21 (5, 5, 5, 6)Quickstep"Dancing with Myself" — Billy Idol Safe
Gabby & Val28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Jive"As It Was" — Harry Styles Safe
Joseph & Daniella23 (6, 5, 6, 6)Jive"Pump It" — Black Eyed Peas Safe
Jason & Peta18 (5, 4, 4, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Get Lucky" — Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers Eliminated
Selma & Sasha28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Viennese waltz"The Time of My Life" — David Cook Safe
Charli & Mark32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Savage (Major Lazer Remix)" — Megan Thee Stallion Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 2: Elvis Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song by Elvis Presley. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Daniella Karagach tested positive for COVID-19, so Joseph Baena performed with Alexis Warr instead. [24]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 2
CoupleScores [44] Dance [45] Elvis Presley music [45] Result
Jessie & Alan25 (7, 6, 6, 6)Foxtrot"Trouble"Safe
Jordin & Brandon27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Quickstep"Hound Dog"Safe
Sam & Cheryl26 (6, 6, 7, 7)Viennese waltz"Heartbreak Hotel"Safe
Shangela & Gleb28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Quickstep"Shake, Rattle and Roll"Safe
Teresa & Pasha23 (6, 5, 6, 6)Jive"All Shook Up"Eliminated
Daniel & Britt29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Jive"King Creole"Safe
Gabby & Val32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Can't Help Falling in Love"Safe
Vinny & Koko27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Quickstep"Viva Las Vegas"Safe
Charli & Mark32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Quickstep"Bossa Nova Baby"Safe
Selma & Sasha28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Jive"Jailhouse Rock"Safe
Cheryl & Louis21 (5, 6, 5, 5)Tango"A Little Less Conversation"Bottom two
Joseph & Alexis24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Viennese waltz"If I Can Dream"Safe
Heidi & Artem28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Foxtrot"Suspicious Minds"Safe
Trevor & Emma30 (7, 7, 8, 8)Rumba"Always On My Mind"Safe
Wayne & Witney32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jive"Burning Love"Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 3: 60 Years of James Bond

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song from a James Bond film. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Joseph Baena again performed with Alexis Warr due to Daniella Karagach recovering from COVID-19. [46]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 3
CoupleScores [47] Dance [46] Music [46] James Bond filmResult
Charli & Mark33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Rumba"No Time to Die" — Billie Eilish No Time to Die Safe
Cheryl & Louis24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Rumba"Diamonds Are Forever" — Shirley Bassey Diamonds Are Forever Eliminated
Trevor & Emma27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Tango"You Know My Name" — Chris Cornell Casino Royale Safe
Daniel & Britt31 (8, 7, 8, 8)Rumba"The World Is Not Enough" — Garbage The World Is Not Enough Safe
Jordin & Brandon29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Rumba"Licence to Kill" — Gladys Knight Licence to Kill Safe
Sam & Cheryl25 (6, 6, 6, 7)Samba"Los Muertos Vivos Están" — Thomas Newman, feat. Tambuco Spectre Bottom two
Selma & Sasha28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Rumba"For Your Eyes Only" — Sheena Easton For Your Eyes Only Safe
Wayne & Witney33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Tango"The Name's Bond... James Bond" — David Arnold & Nicholas Dodd Casino Royale Safe
Vinny & Koko23 (6, 5, 6, 6)Rumba"Thunderball" — Tom Jones Thunderball Safe
Heidi & Artem32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Argentine tango"Another Way to Die" — Jack White & Alicia Keys Quantum of Solace Safe
Shangela & Gleb30 (8, 7, 7, 8)Rumba"GoldenEye" — Tina Turner GoldenEye Safe
Jessie & Alan26 (6, 6, 7, 7)Rumba"Goldfinger" — Shirley Bassey Goldfinger Safe
Joseph & Alexis29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Argentine tango"Writing's on the Wall" — Sam Smith Spectre Safe
Gabby & Val33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Cha-cha-cha"Die Another Day" — Madonna Die Another Day Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 4: Disney+ Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song from a film or television series featured on Disney+. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Jenifer Lewis performed "Dig a Little Deeper" live for Shangela's Charleston.

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 4
CoupleScores [48] Dance [49] Music [49] Film/Series [49] Result
Joseph & Daniella28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Charleston"A Star Is Born" — Lillias White, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Cheryl Freeman & Vanéese Y. Thomas Hercules Safe
Sam & Cheryl25 (7, 6, 6, 6)Paso doble"The Greatest Show" — Hugh Jackman, BriaAndChrissy, Keala Settle, Zac Efron & Zendaya The Greatest Showman Eliminated
Jordin & Brandon34 (9, 8, 8, 9)Jazz"Remember Me" — Benjamin Bratt Coco Safe
Wayne & Witney36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Jazz"Wait for It" — Leslie Odom Jr. Hamilton Safe
Daniel & Britt29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Quickstep"Finally Free" — Joshua Bassett High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Safe
Shangela & Gleb32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Charleston"Dig a Little Deeper" — Jenifer Lewis The Princess and the Frog Safe
Heidi & Artem34 (9, 8, 8, 9)Viennese waltz"Chim Chim Cher-ee" — Dick Van Dyke & Julie Andrews Mary Poppins Safe
Gabby & Val36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Quickstep"Mr. Blue Sky" — Electric Light Orchestra Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Safe
Trevor & Emma28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Samba"Life Is a Highway" — Rascal Flatts Cars Bottom two
Vinny & Koko29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Samba"Il gatto e la volpe" — Edoardo Bennato Luca Safe
Selma & Sasha32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Quickstep"The Muppet Show Theme" — Jim Henson & Sam Pottle The Muppet Show Safe
Jessie & Alan31 (8, 7, 8, 8)Jive"One Way Or Another" — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy Hocus Pocus 2 Safe
Charli & Mark36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Jazz"The Simpsons Theme" — Danny Elfman The Simpsons Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 5: Stars' Stories Week

Night 1 (Most Memorable Year)

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Selma Blair announced that she had to withdraw from the competition for medical reasons, although she and Sasha Farber still performed their waltz. As a result, no one else was eliminated at the end of the night. [31]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 5 (Night 1)
CoupleScores [50] Dance [51] Music [51] Result
Trevor & Emma32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jazz"Viva la Vida" — Coldplay Safe
Shangela & Gleb32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Foxtrot"Roar (Acoustic)" — Katy Perry Safe
Jessie & Alan29 (7, 7, 8, 7)Tango"Blue Jeans" — Jessie James Decker Safe
Gabby & Val36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Foxtrot"If the World Should Ever Stop" — JP Cooper Safe
Joseph & Daniella34 (9, 8, 9, 8)Rumba"My Way" — Frank Sinatra Safe
Daniel & Britt34 (8, 8, 9, 9)Contemporary"Both Sides, Now" — Joni Mitchell Safe
Jordin & Brandon33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Salsa"Let's Get Married (ReMarquable Remix)" — Jagged Edge, feat. RUN Safe
Charli & Mark39 (10, 9, 10, 10)Contemporary"When the Party's Over" — Lewis Capaldi Safe
Vinny & Koko32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jazz"Levels" — Avicii Safe
Heidi & Artem36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Rumba"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (I Love You Baby)" — Lauryn Hill Safe
Wayne & Witney37 (9, 9, 9, 10)Foxtrot"Beautiful" — Jim Brickman & Wayne Brady Safe
Selma & Sasha40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Waltz"What the World Needs Now Is Love" — Andra Day Withdrew
Night 2 (Prom Night)

Each couple performed one unlearned dance recalling their high school prom nights, and a dance marathon to the hustle and Lindy Hop for bonus points. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Due to Selma Blair's withdrawal, [31] the judges' scores and viewer votes from both nights were combined.

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 5 (Night 2)
CoupleScores [52] Dance [51] Music [51] Result
Daniel & Britt32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"SexyBack" — Justin Timberlake, feat. Timbaland Safe
Heidi & Artem33 (8, 9, 8, 8)Jazz"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" — Cyndi Lauper Bottom two
Vinny & Koko28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Viennese waltz"You and Me" — Lifehouse Safe
Shangela & Gleb35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Cha-cha-cha"Waiting for Tonight" — Jennifer Lopez Safe
Charli & Mark38 (9, 10, 9, 10)Jive"You Make My Dreams" — Hall & Oates Safe
Jessie & Alan32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Breakaway" — Kelly Clarkson Safe
Gabby & Val40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Tango"Good Girls Go Bad" — Cobra Starship, feat. Leighton Meester Safe
Trevor & Emma32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jive"Basket Case" — Green Day Safe
Joseph & Daniella32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Shut Up and Dance" — Walk the Moon Eliminated
Jordin & Brandon35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Contemporary"No Air" — Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown Safe
Wayne & Witney40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Samba"It Takes Two" — Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock Safe
Daniel & Britt1Hustle &
Lindy Hop
Marathon
"Hot Stuff" — Donna Summer &
"Jump, Jive an' Wail" — The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Vinny & Koko2
Jordin & Brandon3
Joseph & Daniella4
Wayne & Witney5
Gabby & Val6
Charli & Mark7
Trevor & Emma8
Heidi & Artem9
Shangela & Gleb10
Jessie & Alan11
Judges' votes to save

Week 6: Michael Bublé Night

Individual judges' scores are given in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Michael Bublé, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.

Each couple performed one dance to a song by Michael Bublé, who was also a guest judge. [39] Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Bublé also performed "Sway" for the dance troupe, and "Higher" for Derek Hough and his fiancée, Hayley Erbert, who performed a dance. [53]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 6
CoupleScores [54] Dance [55] Michael Bublé music [55] Result
Shangela & Gleb45 (9, 9, 9, 9, 9)Tango"Hollywood"Safe
Trevor & Emma42 (9, 8, 8, 8, 9)Foxtrot"Come Fly with Me"Bottom two
Gabby & Val46 (9, 9, 9, 9, 10)Rumba"Home"Safe
Vinny & Koko36 (7, 7, 8, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Save the Last Dance for Me"Safe
Jordin & Brandon43 (9, 8, 9, 8, 9)Foxtrot"You Make Me Feel So Young"Safe
Charli & Mark50 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10)Foxtrot"Fever"Safe
Heidi & Artem46 (9, 9, 10, 9, 9)Samba"It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio stasera)"Safe
Wayne & Witney44 (8, 9, 10, 8, 9)Quickstep"I Get a Kick Out of You"Safe
Jessie & Alan41 (8, 8, 9, 8, 8)Salsa"Come Dance with Me"Eliminated
Daniel & Britt43 (9, 8, 9, 8, 9)Foxtrot"Feeling Good"Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 7: Halloween Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance and participated in a team dance to Halloween themes. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Val Chmerkovskiy tested positive for COVID-19, so Gabby Windey performed instead with Alan Bersten. [25]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 7
CoupleScores [56] Dance [57] Music [57] Result
Jordin & Brandon36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Tango"Oogie Boogie's Song" — Ed Ivory & Ken Page Eliminated
Charli & Mark39 (9, 10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"Tanguera" — Fabio Hager SextetoSafe
Daniel & Britt34 (8, 8, 9, 9)Paso doble"Bury a Friend" — Billie Eilish Safe
Shangela & Gleb40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Jazz"Look What You Made Me Do" — Taylor Swift Safe
Vinny & Koko30 (7, 7, 8, 8)Paso doble"Get Ghost" — Mark Ronson, Passion Pit & ASAP Ferg Safe
Heidi & Artem37 (9, 9, 10, 9)Tango"I Wanna Be Your Slave" — Måneskin Bottom two
Gabby & Alan38 (10, 9, 9, 10)Argentine tango"Shivers" — District 78, feat. Mikayla LynnSafe
Wayne & Witney37 (9, 9, 9, 10)Contemporary"Halloween Theme" — District 78Safe
Trevor & Emma39 (10, 9, 10, 10)Contemporary"Ghost (Acoustic)" — Justin Bieber Safe
Gabby & Alan
Heidi & Artem
Jordin & Brandon
Shangela & Gleb
Vinny & Koko
33 (8, 8, 9, 8)Freestyle
(Team Wicked)
"The Witches Are Back" — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy
Charli & Mark
Daniel & Britt
Trevor & Emma
Wayne & Witney
39 (10, 9, 10, 10)Freestyle
(Team Scream)
"Heads Will Roll" — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Judges' votes to save

Week 8: '90s Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance and a dance relay to songs from the 1990s. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were sent home at the end of the night in a double elimination.

Vanilla Ice, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa, and Kid 'n Play performed their respective songs during the dance relays. [58]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 8
CoupleScores [59] Dance [58] Music [58] Result
Trevor & Emma34 (8, 9, 8, 9)Salsa"Barbie Girl" — Aqua Bottom three
Shangela & Gleb37 (10, 9, 9, 9)Samba"Spice Up Your Life" — Spice Girls Safe
Wayne & Witney40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Salsa"Motownphilly" — Boyz II Men Safe
Daniel & Britt39 (10, 9, 10, 10)Jazz"Enjoy the Silence" — Depeche Mode Safe
Heidi & Artem35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Contemporary"Ironic" — Alanis Morissette Eliminated
immediately
Gabby & Val40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Samba"Livin' La Vida Loca" — Ricky Martin Safe
Vinny & Koko29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Tango"What Is Love" — Haddaway Eliminated
by judges' votes
Charli & Mark40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Tango"Song 2" — Blur Safe
Shangela & Gleb5 [lower-alpha 1] Cha-cha-cha
Relay
"Ice Ice Baby" — Vanilla Ice
Daniel & Britt0
Vinny & Koko0Samba
Relay
"My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" — En Vogue
Trevor & Emma5 [lower-alpha 2]
Heidi & Artem0Samba
Relay
"Shoop" — Salt-N-Pepa
Wayne & Witney5 [lower-alpha 3]
Charli & Mark5 [lower-alpha 4] Salsa
Relay
"Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" — Kid 'n Play
Gabby & Val0
Notes
  1. Shangela & Gleb received five points from Len.
  2. Trevor & Emma received five points from Carrie Ann.
  3. Wayne & Witney received five points from Bruno.
  4. Charli & Mark received five points from Derek.
Judges' votes to save

Week 9: Semifinals

Each couple performed one unlearned ballroom dance and one unlearned Latin dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were eliminated at the end of the night in a double elimination.

Len Goodman announced that he would be retiring from the series at the end of this season. [40]

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 9
CoupleScores [60] Dance [61] Music [61] Result
Wayne & Witney36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Paso doble"Beggin'" — Måneskin Safe
37 (10, 9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" — James Brown
Daniel & Britt35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"Surprise Yourself" — Jack Garratt Eliminated
by judges' votes
34 (9, 8, 9, 8)Samba"Light It Up (Remix)" — Major Lazer, feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG
Shangela & Gleb36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Paso doble"The Edge of Glory" — Lady Gaga Bottom three
37 (10, 9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"I Have Nothing" — Whitney Houston
Charli & Mark40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Viennese waltz"Glimpse of Us" —Joji Safe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Paso doble"España cañí" — Pascual Marquina
Trevor & Emma32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Satisfied" — Galantis, feat. MAX Eliminated
immediately
33 (9, 8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Count On Me" — Judah Kelly
Gabby & Val40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Waltz"I'm Kissing You" — Des'ree Safe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Paso doble"Malagueña" — Brian Setzer
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Week 10: Finale

Each couple performed one redemption dance coached by one of the judges, and their freestyle routine. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Week 10
CoupleJudgeScores [62] Dance [63] Music [63] Result
Shangela & GlebBruno Tonioli36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Quickstep"Queen Bee" — Rochelle DiamanteFourth place
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Survivor" — Destiny's Child
& "Call Me Mother" — RuPaul
Wayne & WitneyLen Goodman36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Quickstep"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" — Jackie Wilson Third place
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Get Up" — Ciara, feat. Chamillionaire
& "24K Magic" —Bruno Mars
Charli & MarkCarrie Ann Inaba40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Jive"Grown" — Little Mix Winners
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Us Again" — Pinar Toprak
Gabby & ValDerek Hough40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Cha-cha-cha"I Like It (Like That)" — Pete Rodriguez Runners-up
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Cell Block Tango" — from Chicago

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:

Color key:

  Performed in exhibition
Dancing with the Stars (season 31) - Dance chart
CoupleWeek
12345678910
Night 1Night 2
Charli & MarkCha-cha-chaQuickstepRumbaJazzContemp.JiveHustle &
Lindy Hop
Marathon
FoxtrotArgentine tangoTeam FreestyleTangoSalsaViennese waltzPaso dobleJiveFreestyle
Gabby & ValJiveViennese waltzCha-cha-chaQuickstepFoxtrotTangoRumbaArgentine tangoTeam FreestyleSambaSalsaWaltzPaso dobleCha-cha-chaFreestyle
Wayne & WitneyCha-cha-chaJiveTangoJazzFoxtrotSambaQuickstepContemp.Team FreestyleSalsaSambaPaso dobleViennese waltzQuickstepFreestyle
Shangela & GlebSalsaQuickstepRumbaCharlestonFoxtrotCha-cha-chaTangoJazzTeam FreestyleSambaCha-cha-chaPaso dobleViennese waltzQuickstepFreestyle
Daniel & BrittTangoJiveRumbaQuickstepContemp.Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotPaso dobleTeam FreestyleJazzCha-cha-chaViennese waltzSamba
Trevor & EmmaQuickstepRumbaTangoSambaJazzJiveFoxtrotContemp.Team FreestyleSalsaSambaCha-cha-chaViennese waltz
Vinny & KokoSalsaQuickstepRumbaSambaJazzViennese waltzCha-cha-chaPaso dobleTeam FreestyleTangoSamba
Heidi & ArtemCha-cha-chaFoxtrotArgentine tangoViennese waltzRumbaJazzSambaTangoTeam
Freestyle
Contemp.Samba
Jordin & BrandonCha-cha-chaQuickstepRumbaJazzSalsaContemp.FoxtrotTangoTeam Freestyle
Jessie & AlanCha-cha-chaFoxtrotRumbaJiveTangoViennese waltzSalsa
Joseph & DaniellaJiveViennese waltzArgentine tangoCharlestonRumbaCha-cha-cha
Selma & SashaViennese waltzJiveRumbaQuickstepWaltzContemporary
Sam & CherylFoxtrotViennese waltzSambaPaso doble
Cheryl & LouisCha-cha-chaTangoRumba
Teresa & PashaTangoJive
Jason & PetaCha-cha-cha
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