They added that with the BBC format they use, they never have a Dance Off in Week 1 but after that, it's at producer discretion. Discovery to elaborate on the updated rules.ĭespite the dramatic two eliminations, a representative said it was always the plan to bring this change in in week three. Rule change as judges regain the powerĪfter host Clinton Randell mentioned that the power would return to the judges to choose who in the bottom two would be sent home, the NZ Herald asked for Warner Bros. See you tomorrow, for what we can only assume will be another truly wild elimination. Then host Sharyn Casey took a moment to mention people in the comments section who may have been unkind to Letele and we can think of only one solution to this madness - send Jo Kane to stomp on them. This man is an angel and it's impossible to not feel uplifted when you listen to him. He ended the song by grabbing his wife for a quick dip and kiss and incredible words or encouragement for Aotearoa. Camilla Sacre-Dallerup, Julz Tocker, and Rachel White all returned as the series judges, with Sacre-Dullerup serving as head judge again. His performance tonight was something special as he and Williams beamed on stage, with Letele always playing the part of a perfect gentleman. The eighth series of Dancing with the Stars premiered on 14 April 2019 on Three, and is hosted by Dai Henwood and Sharyn Casey. Our final hurrah of the night was David Letele and Kristie Williams but not before we learned that following Matthewson's shock elimination Letele performed a powerful and emotional haka backstage for the comedian. Tears flowed on the judge's table and Thornton was awarded two more perfect 10s.

How could he when he was getting positive feedback? That's a red flag on this show. His mum was proud and James Luck wanted him to relax and release his shoulders. Vaz and dance partner Brittany Coleman put on a performance that was sweet and showed oodles of improvement that the judges commended. Then the reality TV star shed a tear talking about his incredible mum who raised him as a solo parent and my heart grew three sizes. This woman has more tricks than a clown's pocket and the judges all sensed that her best was still yet to come.Īlex Vaz and his Bunnings gardening hat were up next and his mum mentioned how tall he was because it's not an ep without at least one mention. 'I didn't know you could do that the first couple of weeks?' host Randell admitted. Woodham was in her element, with a smile as fab as her spins and the crowd were loving it and so was judge Lance Savali. Kerre Woodham was first to the dance floor tonight with a sensational samba.

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