'Dancing With the Stars' Season 17 Episode 2 Recap: First Celebrity Eliminated on Latin Night [VIDEOS]
The 17th season of Dancing With the Stars aired its second episode Monday night, which included the celebrities performing Latin-themed dances.
Here are some of the highlights from the night:
Actress Elizabeth Berkley Lauren danced the samba with partner Val Chermovskiy to rave reviews. Bruno Tonioli said that her accuracy was "incredible for Week 2" while Carrie Ann Inaba said that she was "totally in her element." The judges gave them a score of 25 out of 30.
Dancing the Paso Doble, singer Christina Milian and partner Mark Ballas threw in a contemporary twist to Applause by Lady Gaga. Inaba said Milian was much better than last week while Len Goodman praised their fusing of the Paso Doble with a modern twist. The judges scored them 25 out of 30.
Reality star Jack Osbourne and partner Cheryl Burke danced the rumba with passion. Goodman told Osbourne that he liked his fluidity while Tonioli praised his capabilities thus far in the competition. The judges gave them a score of 24 out of 30.
Actress Leah Remini danced the Samba with partner Tony Dovolani and was highly praised by the judges. Tonioli said that Remini was "hot" while Inaba said that she unleashed her "Samba goddess." The judges gave the pair a 24 out of 30.
Dancing the Jive, Corbin Bleu tore up the stage with partner Karina Smirnoff. Goodman said that it was "fabulous" watching him come out and dance and Toinioli said that his dance was "a work of dazzling brilliance." The judges gave them a score of 26 out of 30.
Glee star Amber Riley also performed a Jive with partner Derek Hough and received a standing ovation. Inaba said she continues to wow her while Goodman said she was a "bundle of joy" to watch. The judges gave them a score of 24 out of 30.
After all 12 celebrities had danced, hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet revealed which were safe and which were in danger of elimination. The hosts announced that former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson and partner Sharna Burgess received the lowest combined votes from the judges and America. They became the first pair eliminated from the season.
The next episode of Dancing With the Stars airs Monday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. on ABC, featuring Hollywood-themed dances and the second elimination of the season.
