The ballroom was absolutely glowing, the celebs gave it everything they had, and the fashion was unmatched for Dancing With the Stars Season 35! This week was all about Mariah Carey Night, delivering top-tier performances, surprising scores, and a truly jaw-dropping exit.
Before we dive into the dance floor drama, can we pause to appreciate Julianne Hough’s total beauty transformation? She walked out looking like a brand-new woman I literally had to do a double take!
The competition is heating up, and a few stars are really hitting their stride. Ezra and Jenna dominated the night, taking the top spot with a stellar 24 out of 30. On the flip side, Guillermo and Witney Carson found themselves at the bottom with a 13 out of 30.
My heart honestly goes out to Guillermo. You can tell how much heart he puts into every single routine. His infectious charm and fun energy make him so enjoyable to watch, but in a competition like this, technique eventually needs to keep pace with personality. I wonder if his charm is starting to wear thin with voters, though you have to respect his dedication every single week!
The most unbelievable moment of the evening? Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were sent home! I was left in complete shock, and judging by the collective gasp, everyone else was too. That is the wild nature of Dancing With the Stars you can have the moves and the crowd on your side, but when the votes come in, no one is safe. I fully expected them to stay much longer!
Now for my favorite topic: the beauty and style! Co-host Julianne Hough shook things up by swapping her iconic, crisp bob for long, cascading extensions.
I’m still on the fence about it! Julianne is stunning and can pull off anything, but that short bob is always perfection. It’s sleek, flirty, and matches her vibe so well. Still, the long locks brought a sultry, supermodel aura. She shared that her look was inspired by Gisele Bündchen’s 2007 Vanity Fair cover, which makes total sense it gave effortless early-2000s bombshell. I love that she plays with her style, but part of me still misses the bob!
Julianne’s dress was just as bold as her hair. Styled by Brad Goreski, she stepped out in a mirror-reflective, silver Roberto Cavalli mini dress that commanded the room. It was disco diva meets pop royalty.
The best part? Mariah Carey actually wore the exact same dress back in 2008! Bringing a piece of fashion history to Mariah Carey Night was such a brilliant nod to the legend herself. Julianne looked phenomenal the look was playful, retro, and perfectly timed.
From Guillermo’s persistence and Ciara’s unexpected departure to Julianne’s vintage fashion moment, this episode delivered on every front. I come for the dancing, but I stay for the glam!
What did you think of Ciara and Brandon’s elimination? And where do you stand on Julianne’s hair—are you team long extensions or team signature bob? Let’s chat in the comments!
