Dancing with the Stars Halloween Night Recap

The Oct. 29 episode of 'Dancing With the Stars' featured a Halloween Nightmares theme, where contestants performed routines inspired by their worst fears, such as snakes, vampires, and psycho killers. Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach delivered a standout performance, earning the season's first 10 from Carrie Ann Inaba for their creepy contemporary dance. The evening included several dance-offs, with winners gaining bonus points to boost their scores, and featured special segments like a Derek Hough Masterclass and a witchy routine by the pros and troupe. Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson tied with Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong at the top of the leaderboard, while Ilona Maher found herself at the bottom. This episode promises high stakes as the competition intensifies leading up to the finale.