Kellie Pickler, former American Idol finalist, and dancer Derek Hough performed a modern jazz routine incorporating Pickler's previous cheerleading experience.

Though after the performance she said she was happy to show off her old cheering techniques, involving sharp arm movements, she said during rehearsals, "I don't know what the hell's going on in Derek's head."

But the futuristic routine completely worked for the judges, and Carrie Ann Inaba said their performance was "freaking amazing" and she was blown away. Len Goodman said Pickler had great movement in her feet and Bruno Tonioli said it was technically superb modern jazz. He also added that she is definitely a dancer. They earned a 26.

The duo continues to prove that they have great chemistry and that Pickler is a natural. In the routine, they used a prop, a glowing stick, and there were a lot of lift incorporated in the routine, that almost looked like a modern ballet routine.

The country artist from New Orleans said in the first week of rehearsals to Hough, "Are you ready to win?" They might be.

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