{
  "id": 12523577,
  "title": "‘DWTS’ Week 4: Maura Higgins’ ‘Exquisite’ Waltz Earns Top Score on Mariah Carey Night",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/dwts-week-4-maura-higgins-exquisite-waltz-earns-top-score-on-mariah",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:59:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/dancing-with-the-stars-week-4-elimination-mariah-carey-night/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dancing With the Stars celebrated Mariah Carey and her 19 No. 1 hits on Tuesday night, eliciting emotional reactions from several judges. Jenna Dewan showcased her vulnerable side with a rumba to \"My All,\" while Connor Wood brought sex appeal with his dance to \"Touch My Body.\" Guillermo Rodriguez captivated the audience with his \"shamba\" to \"Obsessed.\" Carey herself sent in a video cheering on the contestants. Carrie Ann Inaba was stunned by the competition level on the dance floor. Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong received the lowest combined votes and scores and were eliminated. Derek Hough praised Ciara Miller's performance, noting it was her best dance so far. Jenna Dewan expressed confusion over the previous week's critique, but vowed to give her best in Week 4. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a relaxed rumba to \"My All.\" Tonioli complimented Jenna Dewan's vulnerability, stating it allowed her to fully express herself. Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach performed a rumba to \"Anytime You Need a Friend,\" wowing the judges with his prosthetic leg. Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson maintained their leadership position, performing a sharp tango to \"It's Like That\" with Amber Riley.",
  "summary": "Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. also brought their A-game to the floor, dancing to hits “My All” and “It’s Like That” The post ‘DWTS’ Week 4: Maura Higgins’ ‘Exquisite’ Waltz Earns Top Score on Mariah Carey Night appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}