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Broadway veteran Corbin Bleu's Usher-themed jazz routine put him on top while Elizabeth Berkley got voted off Monday's episode of Dancing with the Stars.
The quarter finals of the ABC dance competition featured the six remaining couples performing two full dances, including a trio-dance.
The 24-year-old actor and partner Karina Smirnoff teamed up with Witney Carson for a Bob Fosse-inspired jazz routine to a cover of Usher's 2004 song Yeah!
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'Yeah!' Broadway veteran Corbin Bleu's Usher-themed jazz routine put him on top while Elizabeth Berkley got voted off Monday's episode of Dancing with the Stars
'Wow, that might be the best routine I've ever seen in all 17 seasons!' judge Carrie Ann Inaba announced.
'The choreography was insane. I think you did what Bob Fosse would've done today.'
Corbin's high-energy trio dance was the first of the evening to get a perfect score.
'The choreography was insane': The 24-year-old actor and partner Karina Smirnoff (L) teamed up with Witney Carson (R) for a Bob Fosse-inspired jazz routine to a cover of Usher's 2004 song Yeah!
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba announced: 'Wow, that might be the best routine I've ever seen in all 17 seasons!'
And the High School Musical star's slow waltz definitely made up for the pair's underwhelming Viennese waltz the previous week - earning Bleu a total of 58.
But a perfect score - and perfectly chiseled chests - cannot always save a celebrity from elimination as Berkley discovered this week.
The 41-year-old's trio salsa offered the most eye-watering moment of the night as she was passed between partner Val Chmerkovskiy and hunky Gleb Savchenko.
Three 10s! Corbin's high-energy trio dance was the first of the evening to get a perfect score
Total 58! And the High School Musical star's slow waltz definitely made up for the pair's underwhelming Viennese waltz the previous week
The Showgirls stunner delighted at being at the center of her Russian beefcake sandwich, and Val even joked that he ordered Gleb to avoid the gym.
'It's obvious my darling, it takes two to get you going,' judge Bruno Tonioli remarked of her 'hot and spicy' routine.
'You were moving from one to the other with incredible ease. I agree with Carrie it was your best routine.'
Testosterone: But a perfect score - and perfectly chiseled chests - cannot always save a celebrity from elimination as Elizabeth Berkley discovered this week
12 packs! The 41-year-old's trio salsa offered the most eye-watering moment of the night as she was passed between partner Val Chmerkovskiy (R) and hunky Gleb Savchenko (L)
After their wedding-themed routine, Elizabeth and Val scored an impressive total of 56.
Leah Rimini and partner Tony Dovolani scored three nines from the judges for their dramatic tango.
But it was the 43-year-old's trio jive with guest Henry Byalikov, which really impressed Carrie, Bruno, and Len Goodman.
Flirty: The Showgirls stunner delighted at being at the center of her Russian beefcake sandwich, and Val even joked that he ordered Gleb to avoid the gym
Judge Bruno Tonioli remarked of her 'hot and spicy' routine: 'It's obvious my darling, it takes two to get you going'
The bride and groom: After their wedding-themed routine, Elizabeth and Val scored an impressive total of 56
The threesome cleverly decided to appeal to the judges by impersonating them complete with their own replica of their famous table.
'I loved the concept! It was fantastic entertainment and good fun,' Goodman told the trio who earned three more nines for a total of 54.
Jack Osbourne celebrated his 28th birthday this week and his partner Cheryl Burke sweetly greeted him at rehearsal bearing balloons and gifts.
Lady in red: Leah Rimini and partner Tony Dovolani scored three nines from the judges for their dramatic tango
Brainstorm session: But it was the 43-year-old's trio jive with guest Henry Byalikov (R), which really impressed Carrie, Bruno, and Len Goodman
Double take: The threesome cleverly decided to appeal to the judges by impersonating them complete with their own replica of their famous table
'I loved the concept! It was fantastic entertainment and good fun!' Goodman and his colleagues were tickled and the group received a total score of 54
The son of rock god Ozzy was sincerely touched as she presented him with his very own Mirror Ball trophy dedicated to the 'best partner ever!'
The pair scored two 10s and a nine for their breathtaking Viennese waltz through fog, and a total of 54 overall.
'Ballroom just flows out of you. It's like watching a carousel, but I didn't like your "Matrix" arm movements,' Bruno remarked.
Happy 28th! Jack Osbourne celebrated his birthday this week and his partner Cheryl Burke sweetly greeted him at rehearsal bearing balloons and gifts
Birthday boy: The son of rock god Ozzy was sincerely touched as she presented him with his very own Mirror Ball trophy dedicated to the 'best partner ever!'
'Matrix arm movements': The pair scored two 10s and a nine for their breathtaking Viennese waltz through fog, and a total of 54 overall
And for the trio samba Jack and Cheryl were joined by Sharna Burgess for a jungle-themed, hip-shaking samba routine.
When Osbourne was initially asked in rehearsal to bend over as the ladies drummed his derriere like bongos he looked embarrassed and pretended to leave.
Amber Riley was forced to power through another week through a left knee injury, and she wore a visible brace through both routines.
'Samba Trio was crazy!' And for the trio samba Jack and Cheryl were joined by Sharna Burgess for a jungle-themed, hip-shaking routine
Girls gone wild: When Osbourne was initially asked in rehearsal to bend over as the ladies drummed his derriere like bongos he looked embarrassed and pretended to leave
'Your presence is dazzling you got your feet in a little bit of a twist,' Bruno told the 27-year-old.
The Glee actress and her grey-suited partner Derek Hough's quickstep scored them three eights.
Amber and Derek were later joined by Mark Ballas for an electrifying Latin-tinged rumba, which scored them three nines for a total of 51.
Ouch! Amber Riley was forced to power through another week through a left knee injury, and she wore a visible brace through both routines
'Your presence is dazzling you got your feet in a little bit of a twist': The Glee actress and her grey-suited partner Derek Hough's quickstep scored them three eights
Total of 51! Amber and Derek were later joined by Mark Ballas for an electrifying Latin-tinged rumba, which scored them three nines
Bumble bees: Mark (L) and Derek (M) kept both their shirts on and attempted to serve as Amber's shadow
It's clear that contestant Bill Engvall's strong fanbase is what saved him through two bumbling yet charismatic routines.
The 56-year-old comedian and his partner Emma Slater got three sevens for their retro Yakety Yak charleston.
He then dressed up like Willy Wonka while Emma and guest Peta Murgatroid donned pink bob wigs as scantily clad 'candy girls.'
Anything for a laugh: It's clear that contestant Bill Engvall's strong fanbase is what saved him through two bumbling yet charismatic routines
1950s couple: The 56-year-old comedian and his partner Emma Slater got three sevens for their retro Yakety Yak charleston
Eye candy: He then dressed up like Willy Wonka while Emma and guest Peta Murgatroid donned pink bob wigs as scantily clad 'candy girls'
'That wasn't good': Then host Tom Bergeron joked that Engvall's 'wife and her attorney loved it' in the audience
'That wasn't good - no swivel, it was wooden. I like you, but it wasn't a good routine,' Len told Bill.
Then host Tom Bergeron joked that Engvall's 'wife and her attorney loved it' in the audience.
But despite the pair's dismal 42 score, the fans opted to vote off Elizabeth Berkley who barely hid her disappointment while sucking in her cheeks.
Shocking elimination! But despite the pair's dismal 42 score, the fans opted to vote off Elizabeth Berkley who barely hid her disappointment while sucking in her cheeks
Farewell: Chmerkovskiy embraced the Showgirls actress and kissed her nose following the shocking elimination
The Saved by the Bell actress told host Brooke Burke Charvet: 'I'm sad. There were more things we needed to do, but I am honestly beyond grateful for this'
'I'm sad. There were more things we needed to do, but I am honestly beyond grateful for this,' the Saved by the Bell actress told host Brooke Burke Charvet.
'I want to thank everyone, especially Val. I've learned so much, obviously dance-wise, but growth as a human being.'
Mother-of-one Berkley will appear on Good Morning America Tuesday morning.
Season 16 champion Kellie Pickler returned to promote her album The Woman I Am - which came out Monday - and announced she'd perform on the finale.
She's ba-ack! Season 16 champion Kellie Pickler returned to promote her album The Woman I Am - which came out Monday - and announced she'd perform on the finale
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