The Dancing With the Stars semi-finals are just around the corner. With the anticipated finale only a week away, here’s everything you need to know about the semi-finals, including the songs and dances each couple will perform.
Last week, Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach were eliminated from the dance competition at the end of its milestone 500th episode. When asked by co-host Julianne Hough about his experience on the show, the basketball star responded, “I had an amazing experience. Daniella is an amazing partner. I’m glad that she was here for me. The show meant so much.”
The semi-finals will kick off with a performance of Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night,” choreographed by Sasha Farber and Ezra Sosa. Fans can also look forward to a special rendition of Tate McRae’s “greedy (Acoustic),” choreographed by Mandy Moore and featuring the professional dancers set to join the DWTS LIVE 2025 Tour.
Only five couples remain in the competition: Danny Amendola and Witney Carson, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, and Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold. In the semi-finals, each pair will perform one ballroom dance and one Latin dance, featuring styles like the Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa, and Paso Doble.
What Are The Dancing With the Stars Semi-Finals Songs And Dances?
Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will perform a Viennese Waltz to “Gravity” by John Mayer and a Salsa to “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
“The Bachelor” Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson will perform a Foxtrot to “I Won’t Dance” by Erin Boheme featuring District 78 and a Paso Doble to “Come Together” by Lennon & McCartney.
TV star Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong will perform a Foxtrot to “Too Sweet” by Hozier and a Salsa to Spicy Margarita by Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé.
Olympian rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten will perform a Viennese Waltz to “golden hour” by JVKE and a Paso Doble to “Unholy (Orchestral Version)” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras.
Olympian gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold will perform a Tango to “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap and a Cha Cha to “Bailar” by Deorro featuring Elvis Crespo.
Will A Couple Be Eliminated In The DWTS Semi-Finals?
In the Dancing With the Stars semi-finals, one couple is usually eliminated, but it’s possible all five celebrities could advance to the finale. This happened last season when the semi-finals turned into a surprise non-elimination round, allowing Alyson Hannigan, Charity Lawson, Ariana Madix, Jason Mraz, and eventual winner Xochitl Gomez to compete in the finale.
Dancing with the Stars airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. New episodes are available to stream on ABC.com and Hulu the next day.
