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‘DWTS’ Week 9: Jenna Dewan Pays Homage to Former Boss Janet Jackson for Grammy Night

The quarterfinals also feature a dance-off between the remaining couples, along with live performances by Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy and Monica The post ‘DWTS’ Week 9: Jenna Dewan Pays Homage to Former Boss Janet Jackson for Grammy Night appeared first on TheWrap .

‘DWTS’ Week 9: Jenna Dewan Pays Homage to Former Boss Janet Jackson for Grammy Night

"Dancing With the Stars" Week 9 celebrated music's biggest hits with Grammy Night, featuring fiery Argentine tangos, nostalgic jazz funk routines, and shocking eliminations. Couples competed in dance-off rounds and their typical competitive routines, except for Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, who received immunity last week. Six couples advanced to the semi-finals next week.

Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy received the lowest combined votes and judges scores, resulting in her elimination. Ezra Frech performed an Argentine tango to Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love," requiring kicks and flicks while balancing on his prosthetic. Amber Glenn showcased her punk and emo rock roots by channeling them into a paso doble to Evanescence's "Bring Me to Life."

Maura Higgins, despite a rib injury, delivered a sultry ballroom routine to Sisqó's "Thong Song." Jenna Dewan paid homage to her backup dancer roots with a jazz routine to Janet Jackson's "All For You." Tatyana Ali, a "Fresh Prince" star, performed a tango to the Black Eyed Peas' "Boom Boom Pow," receiving the highest scores of the season.

Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold executed an Argentine tango to Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack," receiving a salute from the judges for bringing leading man energy to the floor. Harry Shum Jr. returned to his Costa Rican roots with a salsa to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With a Smile," celebrating his family's social salsa dancing culture.

The dance-off round began with the two Olympians, Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr., performing a rumba with their married partners. Brandy and Monica performed the Grammy-winning hit live, including synchronized movement.

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