‘Dancing With The Stars’ Episode 3 Scores—Which Couples Could Go Home On Tuesday?

Dancing with the Stars returned with a new episode on Monday, October 7, following last week’s hiatus. The episode’s theme was Soul Train night, and the 11 remaining couples danced to classics from “Dancing Machine” by Jackson 5 to “Think” by Aretha Franklin.

Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov, along with Anna Delvey and Ezra Sosa, were the first pairs to be eliminated from the competition in Week 3. Delvey faced criticism after she stated on live television that she would take away “nothing” from her time on the show.

Longtime judge Carrie Ann Inaba told Entertainment Weekly that she was taken aback by Delvey’s comment. “That was dismissive not only of the opportunity she was given, of her wonderful and supportive partner Ezra in his debut season, but also of all of us who work on the show-from the dancers to behind the scenes to the creative team,” she said.

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With Delvey no longer in the mix, Dancing With the Stars returned on Monday with less drama but plenty of steamy romance—particularly between model Brooks Nader and her pro partner Gleb Savchenko, who were photographed kissing in Beverly Hills last week.

Soul Train night kicked off with an opening number to “T.S.O.P (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees, choreographed by Luam, and featuring guest dancer and “Soul Train” alum Popin’ Pete of The Electric Boogaloos. Rosie Perez, who got her start as a dancer on “Soul Train,” was a special guest judge.

Keep reading for the Dancing With the Stars Episode 3 scores and what the judges thought about each dance.

What Were The Dancing With the Stars Episode 3 Scores?

Phaedra Parks And Val Chmerkovskiy

Score: 30 (8, 8, 7, 7)

Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a quickstep to “Think” by Aretha Franklin. The judges praised the routine, with Derek calling it “fantastic” and Carrie Ann describing it as “wonderful.” While they noted some footwork issues, they were overall impressed, with the scores split between sevens and eights.

Ilona Maher And Alan Bersten

Score: 30 (8, 8, 7, 7)

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten performed a Foxtrot to “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle. Bruno applauded it as a “proper foxtrot,” while Carrie Ann and Derek noted her improvement, calling the performance beautiful and elegant. Rosie also complimented her, saying she did a wonderful job. The judges awarded sevens and eights for the routine.

Eric Roberts And Britt Stewart

Score: 24 (7, 6, 5, 6)

Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart performed a Foxtrot to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” which Roberts dedicated to his wife. The judges were touched by the emotional performance and recognized his improvement, though they pointed out a few technical issues. Scores ranged from five to seven.

Stephen Nedoroscik And Rylee Arnold

Score: 30 (8, 8, 7, 7)

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold performed a quickstep to “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder. Derek loved the energy and tricks but noted issues with Stephen’s frame. Bruno and Carrie Ann urged him to work on his timing, as he tended to get ahead of the beat. After all the critiques, the judges ultimately gave the pair eights and sevens.

Brooks Nader And Gleb Savchencko

Score: 28 (7, 7, 7, 7)

Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchencko performed a rumba to “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye. “That dance made me pregnant,” Hough jokingly said before calling it a beautiful rumba—although he wanted more moves at the beginning. Bruno admired her “brilliant” shapes and lines, while Carrie Ann suggested improving her transitions but believed she has the potential to go far in the competition. The pair were consistently awarded sevens across the board.

Joey Graziadei And Jenna Johnson

Score: 34 (9, 9, 8, 8)

Joey Graziadei And Jenna Johnson performed a jive to “Shout” by The Isley Brothers. Bruno praised Joey’s musicality, noting that he never missed a beat. “That was amazing; you are so talented,” Carrie Ann added. Rosie remarked that Joey knew how to boogie, while Derek appreciated how content-packed the routine was. They earned the first nines of the season along with two eights.

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Dwight Howard And Daniella Karagach

Score: 23 (6, 6, 5, 6)

Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach performed a cha cha to “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire. The judges were concerned by Dwight’s performance, likely due to the couple’s limited rehearsal time. “That was hard to watch. I know you can do better than that,” Carrie Ann said. Rosie added that he needs to work a little harder, while Bruno said that he needs to improve his technique. For their scores, they earned three sixes and one five.

Danny Amendola And Witney Carson

Score: 30 (8, 8, 7, 7)

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson performed a foxtrot to “Dancing Machine” by Jackson 5. The judges described the performance as “so good.” Derek emphasized how much he loved seeing Danny’s performance quality and added that he sees him improving each week. Meanwhile, Bruno suggested that Danny work on becoming more lyrical. The couple received scores of sevens and eights.

Reginald VelJohnson And Emma Slater

Score: 21 (6, 5, 5, 5)

Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater performed a foxtrot to “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash. “Your smile lights up this room,” said Derek. “Your personality shines,” added Bruno. With tears in her eyes, Carrie Ann noted that there’s something so sweet and innocent about his dancing and that she wishes she could give him all 10s.

Jenn Tran And Sasha Farber

Score: 31 (8, 8, 7, 8)

Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber performed a Viennese waltz to “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys. The judges unanimously agreed it was one of the sexiest Viennese waltzes they had ever seen. Rosie loved the performance, while Derek was thrilled to see that his comment from last week about improving her frame made a difference. The couple received their first eights of the season and one seven.

Chandler Kinney And Brandon Armstrong

Score: 36 (9, 9, 9, 9)

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong performed a cha cha to “It’s Tricky” by Run-DMC. All the judges absolutely loved their performance; Carrie Ann said it was an “amazing partnership” compared to last week, while Rosie added that their routine personified the feeling of soul and Soul Train. Derek appreciated the fusion of cha-cha and soul, and Bruno called out Chandler’s huge star quality.

Who Was Eliminated In Dancing With The Stars Episode 3?

No one was eliminated on Monday, October 7, in the episode of Dancing With the Stars, which was pre-taped last week due to the Vice Presidential debate on October 1. Instead, the scores from Monday’s episode will carry over to Tuesday, where two couples will be eliminated during the live show.

As for which pairs could be going home tomorrow, the contestants most at risk for elimination are Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater (21 points), Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach (23 points), and Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart (24 points).

Fortunately, the couples can redeem themselves tomorrow by improving their scores and receiving enough votes from the public. Make sure to vote for your favorites before the final competitive dance during the ET/CT simulcast.

Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Hulu and ABC.com.