Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Semifinals Recap

The semifinals of Season 33 of 'Dancing With the Stars' aired on November 19, 2024, featuring five couples: Chandler Kinney/Brandon Armstrong, Joey Graziadei/Jenna Johnson, Ilona Maher/Alan Bersten, Danny Amendola/Witney Carson, and Stephen Nedoroscik/Rylee Arnold. In a surprising twist, all five couples advanced to the finale, with no eliminations following the previous week's departure of Dwight Howard. Joey and Jenna scored a perfect 30 for their Foxtrot, while Chandler and Brandon followed closely with a 29 for their Salsa. The overall leaderboard showed Chandler and Joey tied at 58 points, with Ilona in third at 57, Danny at 54, and Stephen at 53. The finale is set for November 26, promising an exciting conclusion to the season as the couples prepare their freestyles for the coveted Len Goodman Mirroball Trophy.