Dancing With The Stars Dedication Night: Elimination Results and Emotional Performances
Emotional Night Eliminates Fan Favorite
The ballroom held its breath as Harry Jowsey and pro partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated from Dancing With The Stars during Week 3's emotionally charged Dedication Night. The reality star fought tears while dedicating his contemporary routine to his late father, earning a total score of 24/40 from judges.
What Made Dedication Night Special
Each celebrity-pro pair performed routines honoring pivotal relationships:
- Xochitl Gomez dedicated her Viennese Waltz to grandmother battling Alzheimer's
- Jason Mraz honored musical mentors with Broadway-style Jazz
- Ariana Madix celebrated female friendships through a powerful Paso Doble
"Tonight wasn't about technique," head judge Carrie Ann Inaba remarked. "We saw raw vulnerability that reminded us why dance connects us all."
Standout Performances
The night's highest scores went to:
- Charity Lawson (29/40) - Emotional Contemporary about her adoption journey
- Lele Pons (27/40) - Salsa celebrating immigrant parents' sacrifices
- Barry Williams (26/40) - Foxtrot dedicated to original Brady Bunch cast
What Happens Next
Seven couples remain in the competition, with "Horror Night" themes announced for next week's Halloween special. Rehearsal packages showed several stars struggling with intricate paso doble techniques required for the upcoming episode.
For complete scoring details and behind-the-scenes footage, read the original Forbes report.