Don’t forget the tissues — “Dancing With the Stars” is turning up the emotion this week.
Week 5 of the competition is Dedication Night, and the 10 remaining couples will honor loved ones through powerful, deeply personal performances. For the first time in “DWTS” history, each celebrity has chosen a family member or friend to join them on the ballroom floor, making this episode one of the most meaningful of the season.
DWTS Dedication Night Will Include Special Performances and Guest Judge Return
The night kicks off with the troupe performing to “Mystical Magical” by Benson Boone. Other pro routines include “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean, “Green Light” by Lorde choreographed by Jenna Johnson and Britt Stewart, and “Back On 74” by Jungle choreographed by Brandon Armstrong.
Adding to the special atmosphere, former pro and two-time Mirrorball champion Kym Johnson will return as a guest judge alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. One more pair will be eliminated by the end of the night, following the departure of Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko after last week’s Disney Night.
Here’s a full breakdown of which songs and dedications fans can expect.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night Song Choices
Jen Affleck will dance a Viennese waltz with Jan Ravnik to “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle, dedicating the performance to her mother, Maria.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles is also choosing a Viennese waltz, honoring her father Timothy with a routine set to John Mayer’s “Daughters.”
Alix Earle is set to perform a contemporary dance to “Sparks” by Coldplay for her younger sister Izabel.
Dylan Efron, fresh off his “The Traitors” season 3 win, will dedicate his contemporary to his little sister Olivia, set to “Rewrite the Stars” from “The Greatest Showman,” performed by his brother Zac Efron and Zendaya.
Danielle Fishel’s jive is sure to hit fans with a dose of nostalgia. The actor is dedicating the routine to her “Boy Meets World” co-star William Daniels (Mr. Feeny), dancing to the show’s iconic theme song by Twenty Cent Crush featuring Phil Rosenthal.
Elaine Hendrix will perform a foxtrot to “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole, dedicated to her best friend and “The Parent Trap” co-star Lisa Ann Walter.
Scott Hoying is honoring his husband Mark with a foxtrot set to his own song “Parallel,” performed alongside Rylee Arnold.
Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin will dedicate his contemporary dance to his mother Terri Irwin, set to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be In My Heart,” a song sure to resonate with viewers who watched him grow up on television.
Whitney Leavitt will honor her husband Connor with a contemporary routine set to “Heal” by Jamal Roberts.
While Andy Richter plans to bring the energy with a salsa to “Jump In the Line” by Harry Belafonte, dedicated to his daughter Cornelia.
DWTS Dedication Night airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, on ABC.
