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Dancing With the Stars’ Yacht Rock Week Features Classic Hits and Tight Competition
The third week of Dancing With the Stars pits 13 couples against iconic Yacht Rock tunes, with judges forecasting scores and viewers watching for potential eliminations.
By Felo News Desk · Published
In the third week of Dancing With the Stars, 13 remaining couples performed to a selection of Yacht Rock classics, a theme that has fans nostalgic for the 1970s and 80s. The week’s setlist included Hall & Oates, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, The Doobie Brothers, George Benson and Hall & Oates again, with each pair assigned a specific dance style.
Contestant Matchups and Dance Styles
- Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach – Foxtrot to “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington Jr., featuring Bill Withers.
- Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov – Foxtrot to “Hold the Line” by Toto.
- Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart – Jive to “What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers.
- Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas – Quickstep to “Turn Your Love Around” by George Benson.
- Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson – Jive to “Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall & Oates.
Other pairings included Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong in a Cha‑Cha to “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross, and Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold in a Foxtrot to “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac.
Judges’ Predictions and Scores
According to the report, judges are expected to award scores ranging from 20 to 24 out of 30. Predictions suggest that Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson could receive the highest marks, while Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong are projected to score around 20/30.
Potential Eliminations
The week’s performances could lead to eliminations, with speculation that Guillermo Rodriguez, who has received low scores in previous weeks, might be at risk. Fans also anticipate whether the top contenders will maintain their lead or if a tie will occur again.
Key facts
- 13 couples performed to Yacht Rock classics in Week 3 of DWTS (nypost.com)
- Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach performed a Foxtrot to “Just the Two of Us” (nypost.com)
- Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov performed a Foxtrot to “Hold the Line” (nypost.com)
- Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart performed a Jive to “What a Fool Believes” (nypost.com)
- Judges predicted scores between 20 and 24 out of 30 for the week (nypost.com)
Background
The Yacht Rock theme follows the show’s tradition of themed weeks, offering contestants a chance to showcase versatility while engaging viewers with familiar tunes.
Why it matters
The week’s performances determine the leaderboard standings and set the stage for upcoming eliminations, impacting the competition’s trajectory.
What happens next
The next episode will feature new dance styles and continue the elimination process.
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 3: Songs, styles, and predictions for Yacht Rock Week”
