Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 31

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.

Dancing with the Stars
Season 31
Promotional poster, featuring professional dancers
Hosted by
Judges
Celebrity winnerCharli D'Amelio
Professional winnerMark Ballas
No. of episodes11
Release
Original networkDisney+
Original releaseSeptember 19 (2022-09-19) –
November 21, 2022 (2022-11-21)
Season chronology
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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 LewisSex and the City actorPeta MurgatroydEliminated 1st
on September 19, 2022
[27]
Teresa GiudiceThe Real Housewives of New Jersey cast memberPasha PashkovEliminated 2nd
on September 26, 2022
[28]
Cheryl LaddCharlie's Angels actress & authorLouis van AmstelEliminated 3rd
on October 3, 2022
[29]
Sam ChampionGood Morning America meteorologistCheryl BurkeEliminated 4th
on October 10, 2022
[30]
Selma BlairFilm & television actressSasha FarberWithdrew
on October 17, 2022
[31]
Joseph BaenaProfessional bodybuilder & actorDaniella Karagach
Alexis Warr (Weeks 2 & 3)
Eliminated 5th
on October 18, 2022
[32]
Jessie James DeckerCountry singerAlan BerstenEliminated 6th
on October 24, 2022
[33]
Jordin SparksSinger-songwriter & actressBrandon ArmstrongEliminated 7th
on October 31, 2022
[34]
Heidi D'AmelioSocial media personalityArtem ChigvintsevEliminated 8th
on November 7, 2022
[35]
Vinny GuadagninoJersey Shore cast memberKoko IwasakiEliminated 9th
on November 7, 2022
Trevor DonovanActor & modelEmma SlaterEliminated 10th
on November 14, 2022
[36]
Daniel DurantFilm & television actorBritt StewartEliminated 11th
on November 14, 2022
ShangelaDrag queen & RuPaul's Drag Race contestantGleb SavchenkoFourth place
on November 21, 2022
[37]
Wayne BradyComedian, actor & television personalityWitney CarsonThird place
on November 21, 2022
Gabby WindeyThe Bachelorette starVal Chmerkovskiy
Alan Bersten (Week 7)
Runners-up
on November 21, 2022
Charli D'AmelioSocial media personality & dancerMark BallasWinners
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[a]78910
Night 1Night 21+2
Charli & Mark1st323233363938+7=45845039+39=7840+5=4540+40=8040+40=80[b]
Gabby & Val2nd283233363640+6=46824638+33=714040+40=8040+40=80[c]
Wayne & Witney3rd293233363740+5=45824437+39=7640+5=4536+37=7336+40=76[d]
Shangela & Gleb4th282830323235+10=45774540+33=7337+5=4236+37=73[e]36+40=76[f]
Daniel & Britt5th272931293432+1=33674334+39=733935+34=69[g]
Trevor & Emma6th21302728[e]3232+8=407242[e]39+39=7834+5=39[e]32+33=65[g]
Vinny & Koko7th172723293228+2=30623630+33=6329[g]
Heidi & Artem8th242832343633+9=4278[e]4637+33=70[e]35[g]
Jordin & Brandon9th262729343335+3=38714336+33=69[g]
Jessie & Alan10th202526312932+11=437241[g]
Joseph & Daniella11th232429283432+4=3670[g]
Selma & Sasha12th2828283240[h]
Sam & Cheryl13th202625[e]25[g]
Cheryl & Louis14th2121[e]24[g]
Teresa & Pasha15th20[e]23[g]
Jason & Peta16th18[g]
Notes

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 HoustonSafe
Sam & Cheryl20 (5, 5, 5, 5)Foxtrot"Hold Me Closer" — Elton John & Britney SpearsSafe
Heidi & Artem24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Lady Marmalade" — Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa & PinkSafe
Daniel & Britt27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Tango"Barbra Streisand" — Duck SauceSafe
Jessie & Alan20 (5, 5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Sweet Home Alabama" — Lynyrd SkynyrdSafe
Teresa & Pasha20 (5, 5, 5, 5)Tango"We Found Love" — Rihanna & Calvin HarrisBottom two
Wayne & Witney29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Cha-cha-cha"She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)" — Carl CarltonSafe
Cheryl & Louis21 (6, 5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Got to Give It Up" — Marvin GayeSafe
Vinny & Koko17 (4, 4, 5, 4)Salsa"Tití Me Preguntó" — Bad BunnySafe
Shangela & Gleb28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Salsa"When I Grow Up" — The Pussycat DollsSafe
Trevor & Emma21 (5, 5, 5, 6)Quickstep"Dancing with Myself" — Billy IdolSafe
Gabby & Val28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Jive"As It Was" — Harry StylesSafe
Joseph & Daniella23 (6, 5, 6, 6)Jive"Pump It" — Black Eyed PeasSafe
Jason & Peta18 (5, 4, 4, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Get Lucky" — Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams & Nile RodgersEliminated
Selma & Sasha28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Viennese waltz"The Time of My Life" — David CookSafe
Charli & Mark32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Savage (Major Lazer Remix)" — Megan Thee StallionSafe
Judges' votes to save
  • Carrie Ann: Teresa & Pasha
  • Derek: Teresa & Pasha
  • Bruno: Teresa & Pasha
  • Len: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Teresa & Pasha

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
  • Derek: Teresa & Pasha
  • Bruno: Teresa & Pasha
  • Carrie Ann: Cheryl & Louis
  • Len: Cheryl & Louis (Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Cheryl & Louis.)

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 EilishNo Time to DieSafe
Cheryl & Louis24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Rumba"Diamonds Are Forever" — Shirley BasseyDiamonds Are ForeverEliminated
Trevor & Emma27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Tango"You Know My Name" — Chris CornellCasino RoyaleSafe
Daniel & Britt31 (8, 7, 8, 8)Rumba"The World Is Not Enough" — GarbageThe World Is Not EnoughSafe
Jordin & Brandon29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Rumba"Licence to Kill" — Gladys KnightLicence to KillSafe
Sam & Cheryl25 (6, 6, 6, 7)Samba"Los Muertos Vivos Están" — Thomas Newman, feat. TambucoSpectreBottom two
Selma & Sasha28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Rumba"For Your Eyes Only" — Sheena EastonFor Your Eyes OnlySafe
Wayne & Witney33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Tango"The Name's Bond... James Bond" — David Arnold & Nicholas DoddCasino RoyaleSafe
Vinny & Koko23 (6, 5, 6, 6)Rumba"Thunderball" — Tom JonesThunderballSafe
Heidi & Artem32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Argentine tango"Another Way to Die" — Jack White & Alicia KeysQuantum of SolaceSafe
Shangela & Gleb30 (8, 7, 7, 8)Rumba"GoldenEye" — Tina TurnerGoldenEyeSafe
Jessie & Alan26 (6, 6, 7, 7)Rumba"Goldfinger" — Shirley BasseyGoldfingerSafe
Joseph & Alexis29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Argentine tango"Writing's on the Wall" — Sam SmithSpectreSafe
Gabby & Val33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Cha-cha-cha"Die Another Day" — MadonnaDie Another DaySafe
Judges' votes to save
  • Bruno: Sam & Cheryl
  • Carrie Ann: Sam & Cheryl
  • Derek: Sam & Cheryl
  • Len: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Sam & Cheryl

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. ThomasHerculesSafe
Sam & Cheryl25 (7, 6, 6, 6)Paso doble"The Greatest Show" — Hugh Jackman, BriaAndChrissy, Keala Settle, Zac Efron & ZendayaThe Greatest ShowmanEliminated
Jordin & Brandon34 (9, 8, 8, 9)Jazz"Remember Me" — Benjamin BrattCocoSafe
Wayne & Witney36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Jazz"Wait for It" — Leslie Odom Jr.HamiltonSafe
Daniel & Britt29 (7, 7, 7, 8)Quickstep"Finally Free" — Joshua BassettHigh School Musical: The Musical: The SeriesSafe
Shangela & Gleb32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Charleston"Dig a Little Deeper" — Jenifer LewisThe Princess and the FrogSafe
Heidi & Artem34 (9, 8, 8, 9)Viennese waltz"Chim Chim Cher-ee" — Dick Van Dyke & Julie AndrewsMary PoppinsSafe
Gabby & Val36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Quickstep"Mr. Blue Sky" — Electric Light OrchestraGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Safe
Trevor & Emma28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Samba"Life Is a Highway" — Rascal FlattsCarsBottom two
Vinny & Koko29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Samba"Il gatto e la volpe" — Edoardo BennatoLucaSafe
Selma & Sasha32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Quickstep"The Muppet Show Theme" — Jim Henson & Sam PottleThe Muppet ShowSafe
Jessie & Alan31 (8, 7, 8, 8)Jive"One Way Or Another" — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy NajimyHocus Pocus 2Safe
Charli & Mark36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Jazz"The Simpsons Theme" — Danny ElfmanThe SimpsonsSafe
Judges' votes to save
  • Carrie Ann: Trevor & Emma
  • Bruno: Trevor & Emma
  • Derek: Trevor & Emma
  • Len: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Trevor & Emma

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" — ColdplaySafe
Shangela & Gleb32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Foxtrot"Roar (Acoustic)" — Katy PerrySafe
Jessie & Alan29 (7, 7, 8, 7)Tango"Blue Jeans" — Jessie James DeckerSafe
Gabby & Val36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Foxtrot"If the World Should Ever Stop" — JP CooperSafe
Joseph & Daniella34 (9, 8, 9, 8)Rumba"My Way" — Frank SinatraSafe
Daniel & Britt34 (8, 8, 9, 9)Contemporary"Both Sides, Now" — Joni MitchellSafe
Jordin & Brandon33 (8, 8, 8, 9)Salsa"Let's Get Married (ReMarquable Remix)" — Jagged Edge, feat. RUNSafe
Charli & Mark39 (10, 9, 10, 10)Contemporary"When the Party's Over" — Lewis CapaldiSafe
Vinny & Koko32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jazz"Levels" — AviciiSafe
Heidi & Artem36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Rumba"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (I Love You Baby)" — Lauryn HillSafe
Wayne & Witney37 (9, 9, 9, 10)Foxtrot"Beautiful" — Jim Brickman & Wayne BradySafe
Selma & Sasha40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Waltz"What the World Needs Now Is Love" — Andra DayWithdrew
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. TimbalandSafe
Heidi & Artem33 (8, 9, 8, 8)Jazz"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" — Cyndi LauperBottom two
Vinny & Koko28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Viennese waltz"You and Me" — LifehouseSafe
Shangela & Gleb35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Cha-cha-cha"Waiting for Tonight" — Jennifer LopezSafe
Charli & Mark38 (9, 10, 9, 10)Jive"You Make My Dreams" — Hall & OatesSafe
Jessie & Alan32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Breakaway" — Kelly ClarksonSafe
Gabby & Val40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Tango"Good Girls Go Bad" — Cobra Starship, feat. Leighton MeesterSafe
Trevor & Emma32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jive"Basket Case" — Green DaySafe
Joseph & Daniella32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Shut Up and Dance" — Walk the MoonEliminated
Jordin & Brandon35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Contemporary"No Air" — Jordin Sparks & Chris BrownSafe
Wayne & Witney40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Samba"It Takes Two" — Rob Base & DJ E-Z RockSafe
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
  • Derek: Heidi & Artem
  • Carrie Ann: Joseph & Daniella
  • Bruno: Heidi & Artem
  • Len: Heidi & Artem (Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Heidi & Artem.)

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
  • Bruno: Trevor & Emma
  • Derek: Jessie & Alan
  • Carrie Ann: Trevor & Emma
  • Len: Trevor & Emma (Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Trevor & Emma.)

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 PageEliminated
Charli & Mark39 (9, 10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"Tanguera" — Fabio Hager SextetoSafe
Daniel & Britt34 (8, 8, 9, 9)Paso doble"Bury a Friend" — Billie EilishSafe
Shangela & Gleb40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Jazz"Look What You Made Me Do" — Taylor SwiftSafe
Vinny & Koko30 (7, 7, 8, 8)Paso doble"Get Ghost" — Mark Ronson, Passion Pit & ASAP FergSafe
Heidi & Artem37 (9, 9, 10, 9)Tango"I Wanna Be Your Slave" — MåneskinBottom 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 BieberSafe
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
  • Carrie Ann: Heidi & Artem
  • Derek: Jordin & Brandon
  • Bruno: Jordin & Brandon
  • Len: Heidi & Artem (Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Heidi & Artem.)

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" — AquaBottom three
Shangela & Gleb37 (10, 9, 9, 9)Samba"Spice Up Your Life" — Spice GirlsSafe
Wayne & Witney40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Salsa"Motownphilly" — Boyz II MenSafe
Daniel & Britt39 (10, 9, 10, 10)Jazz"Enjoy the Silence" — Depeche ModeSafe
Heidi & Artem35 (9, 8, 9, 9)Contemporary"Ironic" — Alanis MorissetteEliminated
immediately
Gabby & Val40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Samba"Livin' La Vida Loca" — Ricky MartinSafe
Vinny & Koko29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Tango"What Is Love" — HaddawayEliminated
by judges' votes
Charli & Mark40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Tango"Song 2" — BlurSafe
Shangela & Gleb5[a]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[b]
Heidi & Artem0Samba
Relay
"Shoop" — Salt-N-Pepa
Wayne & Witney5[c]
Charli & Mark5[d]Salsa
Relay
"Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" — Kid 'n Play
Gabby & Val0
Notes
Judges' votes to save
  • Derek: Trevor & Emma
  • Bruno: Trevor & Emma
  • Carrie Ann: Trevor & Emma
  • Len: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Trevor & Emma

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'" — MåneskinSafe
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 GarrattEliminated
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 GagaBottom three
37 (10, 9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"I Have Nothing" — Whitney Houston
Charli & Mark40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Viennese waltz"Glimpse of Us" —JojiSafe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Paso doble"España cañí" — Pascual Marquina
Trevor & Emma32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Satisfied" — Galantis, feat. MAXEliminated
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'reeSafe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Paso doble"Malagueña" — Brian Setzer
Judges' votes to save
  • Carrie Ann: Shangela & Gleb
  • Derek: Shangela & Gleb
  • Bruno: Shangela & Gleb
  • Len: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Shangela & Gleb

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 WilsonThird 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 MixWinners
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 RodriguezRunners-up
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Cell Block Tango" — from Chicago

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:

  • Weeks 1—4: One unlearned dance
  • Week 5 (Night 1): One unlearned dance
  • Week 5 (Night 2): One unlearned dance & dance marathon
  • Week 6: One unlearned dance
  • Week 7: One unlearned dance & team dance
  • Week 8: One unlearned dance & dance relay
  • Week 9 (Semifinals): One unlearned ballroom dance & one unlearned Latin dance
  • Week 10 (Finale): Redemption dance & freestyle

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
Notes

References