DWTS 20th Anniversary: Tom Bergeron Returns, Elaine Hendrix Shines with Perfect Score, and More
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Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) marked its 20th anniversary with a special episode ahead of the Season 34 semifinals. The celebration featured a star-studded lineup, including Ilona Maher, Candace Cameron Bure, Kate Flannery, Bill Nye, Daniel Durant, and Wayne Newton. In a surprise move, former host Tom Bergeron returned as a guest judge, bringing his expertise to the special night. On Tuesday, the contestants delivered impressive performances, with Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten kicking off the celebration with a high-energy salsa to "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock. Inspired by Mario Lopez's Season 3 freestyle, Hendrix showcased her agility and resilience, earning a perfect score of 36 out of 40 from the judges. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson also impressed with their foxtrot to "Footprints in the Sand" by Leona Lewis. Despite an initial mistake, the duo recovered to earn a perfect score of 40. Meanwhile, Andy Richter and Emma Slater struggled with their quickstep to "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Robbie Williams, scoring 29 out of 40. The night's highlight was the DWTS Relay round, where teams competed for extra points. Elaine Hendrix and Rashad Jennings faced off against Jordan Chiles and Apolo Anton Ohno, with Hendrix's determination and Chiles's agility making their performance stand out. In the end, Jordan and Apolo emerged as winners. The night also saw Dylan Efron and Rumer Willis take on Andy Richter and Kaitlyn Bristowe in the relay round, with Efron and Willis's finesse and chemistry earning them the win. Tom Bergeron's return to the show was met with excitement, but it was a bittersweet moment for fans, as he was previously fired from the show after opposing the casting of Sean Spicer in Season 28. Bergeron, 70, brought his expertise to the special night, serving as a guest judge. The lowest-scoring pair of the night was Andy Richter and Emma Slater, who scored 29 out of 40. Rashad Jennings, 40, partnered with Elaine Hendrix in the relay round, showcasing his skills and experience on the show.
