'Dancing With the Stars' Season 23: Laurie Hernandez's 5 Best Dances Heading Into Finals [VIDEO]
There are only four celebrities left on this season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, including Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez.
Hernandez and her pro dancing partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, have made it all the way to the finals on Dancing With the Stars. They have essentially been the couple to beat from Week 1, with Hernandez coming out of the gate very strong. Receiving six perfect scores throughout the season, the couple is a huge threat to win the Mirrorball trophy.
Before Hernandez and Chmerkovskiy take the stage for one final week, let's take a look back on their most memorable dances from the season.
Week 1 - First Dance
Hernandez showed that she wasn't just an expert gymnast in Week 1 of Dancing With the Stars. The Olympian danced a Cha-cha-cha to "American Girl" by Bonnie McKee, strutting her stuff with some expert moves after only a few weeks of rehearsal, and a big smile on her face. It was then that America and the rest of Hernandez's competition knew she was the one to beat.
Week 4 - Cirque du Soleil Night
Hernandez and Chmerkovskiy earned the first perfect score of the season with their electrifying Michael Jackson-inspired Jazz dance. The dance included loads of infectious spunk from the 16-year-old and some expert choreography work with a bench and an entire section of Hernandez performing by herself and not missing a beat.
Week 8 - Halloween Night
Pure magic is the best way to describe Hernandez and Chmerkovskiy's dance on Halloween Night. The couple performed a Viennese waltz in costume to "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, with just the right amount of youthful spirit and nostalgic beauty to result in another perfect score.
Week 9 - Showstoppers Night
The couple showed off their creative side on Showstoppers Night, performing a dance in the spirit of "Cell Block Tango" from the musical Chicago. Hernandez showed a sassier side as she got in character as the sexually confident Velma Kelly. Needless to say, the judges gave the couple a perfect score.
Week 10 - Semifinals
Contemporary dances can be an easy way for celebs to create "moments" on the show, but Hernandez's contemporary dance during the Semifinals was a genuine one. While the dance let Hernandez display her excellent dancing skills acquired through months of rehearsals, it was the knowledge that her grandmother just passed away that made this dance extra special and poignant.
The Dancing With the Stars finale airs Monday and Tuesday at 8/7c and 9/8c, respectively, on ABC.
