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The second couple to go home during season 25 of “Dancing with the Stars” is Debbie Gibson and new pro Alan Bersten. As part of this week’s double elimination, Nick Lachey and partner Peta Murgatroyd were also in jeopardy. Barbara Corcoran and Keo Motsepe were sent home during Monday’s Ballroom Night. Gibson says that thanks to the show and Bersten, it “feels like I got my life back” as she continues to overcome Lyme disease, which she has been battling since 2013.
In the premiere, the duo danced an elegant foxtrot to “Lost In Your Eyes” and scored a 17 out of 30. Early on, the judges praised Gibson and Bersten’s chemistry and Bruno Tonioli called their first dance “lovely, dovey [and] dreamy.” They danced a vibrant quickstep to “This Is My Time” for week two’s Ballroom Night and scored a 20 out of 30. She improved slightly for Latin Night, earning a 21 for her steamy Argentine tango to Camila Cabello’s “Havana” ft. Young Thug. The judges continued to praise their chemistry.
Debbie Gibson and Partner Alan Bersten Eliminated
This was Bersten’s first season as a full-time pro after dancing in the troupe for several seasons. He also filled in as a pro for both Mark Ballas and Maks Chmerkovskiy, dancing with their partners Paige VanZant and Heather Morris during seasons 22 and 24, respectively. Bersten told People magazine last month that it was “a dream” to become a professional dancer on the show.
Social Media Reacts to Debbie Gibson and Alan Bersten’s Elimination
I didn’t think Nick Lachey nor Debbie Gibson should have been up for elimination… #DWTS
— Tori (@torinspiration) September 27, 2017
I think Cheryl and Terrell should’ve went! Alan and Debbie are good. Wym . It’s Alan’s first season though #DWTS
— Jazmine #TeamPaul (@Princess7011536) September 27, 2017
I can’t believe @Dance10Alan and Debbie got eliminated!!! I’m so crushed! They had more to give! One of my favorite couples!! #DWTS
— S A L V Δ (@SalvaCam21) September 27, 2017
Just stunned, Debbie deserved so much better. #dwts
— Bill Yanney (@indybill23) September 27, 2017
Between the two, it definitely should’ve been Nick leaving. Debbie was SO much better in both technique & performance. #dwts #teamsonberst
— Kristin ☄ (@itskristind) September 27, 2017
HOW DID DEBBIE AND ALAN GO HOME LIKE WTF #DWTS
— Joselin (@xojoselinsaray) September 27, 2017
I didn’t think Debbie would go very far but I really thought it’d be TO tonight #DWTS
— katie (@fwitterkatie) September 27, 2017
I would have been totally fine with Nick going. He does nothing for me, while Debbie was at least improving. #dwts
— Courtney (@putUincespence) September 27, 2017
Hate to see Debbie go but at the same time glad Nick is staying. Mixed feelings. #DWTS @NickLachey @DebbieGibson
— Kailee Kemp (Thomas) (@KaileeKemp90) September 27, 2017
Y’all I’m sad. I feel like Debbie’s time was cut a little short. @Dance10Alan you were amazing! Hope to see you as a pro again. #dwts
— Serge Squad (@SergesSquad) September 27, 2017
i’m actually so sad though because i really started to love debbie/alan, their partnership is so precious. i’ll miss them! #DWTS
— sandra☽ (@WitneyCarsonFan) September 27, 2017
According to ABC, Gibson is a singer-songwriter, actress and dancer. “A music prodigy, Gibson exploded on the Billboard Pop Charts at the tender age of 16 with the self-penned ‘Only in My Dreams.’ The ‘Original Pop Princess’ quickly became the youngest artist ever to write, produce and perform a No. 1 hit song, ‘Foolish Beat,’ and entered the ‘Guinness Book of World Records.’ To date, she is still the youngest female to hold that record. She has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, performed for British Royalty and hosted ‘The American Music Awards,’ produced by friend and legend Dick Clark.”
The star-studded lineup for the 25th season of “Dancing with the Stars” includes former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, Hamilton’s Jordan Fisher, “Pretty Little Liars” star Sasha Pieterse and “Property Brothers” co-host Drew Scott. Other stars include Victoria Arlen, Nikki Bella and Nick Lachey. Fan-favorite pros Mark Ballas and Cheryl Burke also return to the dance floor this season, along with hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.
The judging panel features Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Their scores, along with America’s votes, determine which couples will go home and which ones will advance to compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
“Dancing with the Stars” airs every Monday night at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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