Jennifer Aniston (voiceover): This week, our remaining eight celebrities each pay tribute to Ms. Houston by dancing to some of her most famous songs, including a Salsa Group Dance at the end of the night. Tonight promises to be the greatest tribute to Whitney Houston yet. Live! This is Dancing with the Stars!
Jennifer: And I am Jennifer Aniston! It is Whitney Houston week, here, where everyone will dance to one of the late singer’s songs, and then they will all come together to dance a group Salsa at the end of the night!
Brittany: We’re dying to see everyone dance! So, please welcome our stars!
The celebrity couples come down the stairs in this order: Jodie Foster, Christina Applegate, P!nk, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Gillies, Matthew Morrison, Bill Clinton, and Katherine Heigl.
Brittany: Yay! An easy $30 for tonight! Haha! Well, first up tonight is the woman who last week failed to impress our regular judges, yet still garnered a 9 from our guest judge. Let’s see how the judges score her tonight. Its actress Elizabeth Gillies and her partner, Neil Haskell!
In her VT, Elizabeth expresses that The Bodyguard was one of her favorite movies to watch while growing up. She cites Whitney Houston as an inspiration. She cannot wait to do this tribute to her!
Voiceover: Dancing the Waltz, Elizabeth Gilles and her partner, Neil Haskell.
Elizabeth is in a white Waltz dress, Neil is in a suit with white bow-tie. The pair dances to “I Look To You” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: Great job, Liz! And, audience, please welcome our guest judge for the week, who rightfully won our contest last season, Trent Britton! Judges?
Trent Britton: Elizabeth, I felt that this week you took a step back. I didn't feel the emotion to the dance and your posture wasn't all that great either.
Elena: It had a very contemporary interpretation to the Waltz, but I can give you that one since the music was not 3/4. Nicely done!
Valerie: Well done Elizabeth. You finally impress me! Stick around because I know you can do well!
Brittany: Interesting comments! Up you go to Jennifer!
The couple runs up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: Awesome start to Whitney Houston Week! Let's get the scores.
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 7
Elena Grinenko: 8
Valerie Hashburntar: 8
Total: 23
Jennifer: Really good scores! Back to Brittany.
In her VT, P!nk is amazed that she received the first perfect score of the season! She loved the feeling, and wants even more this season! She is honored to be dancing her funnest dance, the Cha-Cha-Cha, in dedication to Whitney Houston. She is anxious to please everybody!
Voiceover: Dancing the Cha-Cha-Cha, P!nk and her partner, Louis van Amstel.
P!nk is wearing a short red dress, with curly extensions in her hair. Louis is in a red dress shirt.. The pair dances to “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: That was just AWE-SOME! I loved it! Judges?
Elena: Very energetic and musical as usual. Every week you do the best and are very consistent. Great job!
Valerie: Perfection! Fun, kooky, quirky; just brilliant!
Trent: One word...AMAZING!
Brittany: Up you go to Jennifer!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: As Brittany said: “It was AWWWWWWE-SOMMMMMME!” Haha! Let’s see the scores!
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 10
Elena Grinenko: 9
Valerie Hashburntar: 10
Total: 29
Jennifer: Wow! So close to your second perfect score in a row! Darn! Back to Brittany!
In his VT, Morgan expresses deep sadness for the loss of Whitney Houston, who he calls “one of the best singers of our time”. He is glad to be doing this Waltz in honor of her legacy.
Voiceover: Dancing the Waltz, Morgan Freeman and his partner, Edyta Sliwinska.
Morgan is in an all black suit, Edyta is in a grey Waltz dress. The pair dances to “Run To You” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: Well, if that didn’t make Jennifer cry, I’ll be mad! I want my $30 bucks! Haha! Judges, what did you think?
Valerie: I wasn't too impressed, whatsoever. It felt dull, uneventful, and boring.
Trent: Well, Morgan I know that you haven't exactly gotten the best scored throughout the season, but I think that was your best dance yet. Your posture was great and your rise and fall has been the best I've seen from you.
Elena: Wow, wow, wow Morgan! I think you deserved an Oscar for this performance! Yet again, music is not typical for the Waltz, but it was so good, your best performance yet!
Brittany: Well up you go to Jennifer!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: Fine Brittany! You win. I cried! Haha! Anyways, let's get the scores.
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 8
Elena Grinenko: 8
Valerie Hashburntar: 6
Total: 22
Jennifer: Hey, that’s your best score yet! Well deserved, as well! Back to Brittany!
In her VT, Christina tells us how devastated she was on the night of Whitney’s passing. She explains that a part of her had been taken with the news of her death! Christina hopes that this Samba will impress Whitney’s loved ones. Aside from that, Jonathan expresses some dislike for the ‘non-Samba’ music. They wish for the best.
Voiceover: Dancing the Samba, Christina Applegate and her partner, Jonathan Platero.
Christina is in a dark blue Samba dress with ruffles, Jonathan is in an unbuttoned dark blue shirt. The pair dances to “Could I Have This Kiss Forever” by Enrique Iglesias and Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: That was the most sensual Samba I’ve ever seen! Judges?
Trent: This was definitely an odd song choice for a Samba. Jonathan, you did great trying to work with the song, but Christina, it was good, but I know you can perform at a higher level.
Elena: I love the song, but it's so soft for Samba! I wished you had danced a Rumba to it. But with what you got, you made it work!
Valerie: Christina, you are fun, exciting, and always doing it well! You have to keep it up!
Brittany: Up you go to Jennifer!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: Man, some tough comments tonight, especially regarding the music! Let's get the scores.
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 8
Elena Grinenko: 8
Valerie Hashburntar: 8
Total: 24
Jennifer: Aww! We wanted higher scores, Christy! Sorry! Back to Brittany.
In his VT, Bill tells us it was a sad day when Whitney Houston died, and the Clinton family was sad to hear of the news. Bill tells us he is happily obliged to perform a dance for the late singer, calling it “a fitting tribute to her”. Anna thinks she has made Bill’s breakthrough performance!
Voiceover: Dancing the Viennese Waltz, Bill Clinton and his partner, Anna Trebunskaya.
Bill is wearing a suit with black bow tie, Anna has curly hair and a sky blue Waltz dress on. The pair dances to “Saving All My Love For You” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: Wow! That was your best dance, Mr. Clinton! Let's get the judge’s comments.
Elena: I love Whitney Houston and her music, but what's up this week with giving Waltzes 4/4 music? I know it's tough with the musicality, but since the other people did it so beautifully, I will have to say this was not your best dance.
Trent: Well Mr. President, I really hoped the other judges would be saving all their love for you this week, because that was your best dance to date! Anna, fantastic job on the choreography!
Valerie: Bill, after we've seen some of our “better” contestants leave, I was ready to give you a pounding. But I was actually impressed by it!
Brittany: Well up you go to Jen!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: WOW! Those sounded like some of your best comments ever! Let's get the scores.
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 10
Elena Grinenko: 7
Valerie Hashburntar: 7
Total: 24
Jennifer: OH MY GOD! We’re all in shock up here! BILL just got a TEN! Haha! Wow! Back to Brittany!
In her VT, Katherine is honored to be dancing a Cha-Cha to one of Whitney’s most famous songs (and Katherine’s favorite song of Whitney’s)! Katy expresses some sadness in loosing Ms. Houston, saying that she was an idol for her. Maksim wants to knock it out of the park with this week!
Voiceover: Dancing the Cha-Cha-Cha, Katherine Heigl and her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Katherine has large frizzy hair and is in a small pink dress, Maksim is wearing a white dress shirt. The pair dances to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: God, one hot dance after another tonight! Geez! Let’s see what the judges thought of the dance.
Valerie: Yay, Katherine! You did well, and I can just see you are improving constantly.
Elena: Yay! The best dance of the night for me!
Trent: Great job Katherine! I think you were born to Cha-Cha.
Brittany: Wow, some awesome comments! Up you go to Jen!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: Great comments! Let’s get those scores.
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 10
Elena Grinenko: 10
Valerie Hashburntar: 9
Total: 29
Jennifer: Yay! Your best scores yet! Woo-hoo! Back to Brittany!
In her VT, Jodie tells us she was very upset with the loss of Whitney Houston! She calls her an icon of her time and wishes that she would’ve won an Oscar for Best Actress like Jodie, herself, had done. She is ready to give her best dance yet in honor of Whitney!
Voiceover: Dancing the Waltz, Jodie Foster and her partner, Tony Dovolani.
Jodie is in a white Waltz dress with her hair in a bun, Tony is in an all-black suit. The pair dances to “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: Oh my god, Jodie! Just incredible! I didn’t think you had something so amazing in you! Let's see what the judges thought!
Trent: After dancing like that, if you’re in the bottom-two on Sunday night, I will be absolutely shocked!
Valerie: Jodie, I was quite impressed. You are the surprise of the season, and I just love watching your grace in the ballroom.
Elena: Finally! Right Waltz music! I know I told you before, many times, but you’re such a classy, classy lady! Loved this dance for you!
Brittany: Well, up you go to Jen!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: That was so heartwarming, you guys! Jodie, take it from me, Tony is an AMAZING choreographer! Haha. Let’s see the scores!
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 9
Elena Grinenko: 10
Valerie Hashburntar: 8
Total: 27
Jennifer: YAHOO! The 10’s are just flying this week, and now Jodie has received her first! Congratulations, you guys! Back to Brittany.
In his VT, Matthew was absolutely shocked and heartbroken by the news of Whitney’s passing! He tells us he had dreamt of getting Ms. Houston to guest star on Glee and getting to work with her for a song. He is saddened that he will not get to do so now. Joy is thrilled to be choreographing to one of Houston’s most popular songs!
Voiceover: Dancing the Rumba, Matthew Morrison and his partner, Joy Spears.
Matthew is in a black dress shirt, Joy is in a short black outfit with her hair down. The pair dances to “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston. Once finished, they walk to Brittany.
Brittany: Matt, please STOP being so amazing! I can’t handle any more of your through-the-roof dances! Hah. Let's see what the judges thought.
Elena: Your acting helps you so much! It's an amazing melody and so slow to dance to and you made it look so effortless! I'm in love with it!
Trent: I'm gonna keep it short and sweet. Best dance of the night!
Valerie: Hands down the best dance of the night. I loved it. PERFECTION!!!
Brittany: Well, up you go to Jen!
The couple walks up to Jennifer.
Jennifer: Call me crazy, but I think I can predict the scores we are about to see! Let’s see what the judges scores are!
Will the judges please reveal their scores?
Trent Britton: 10
Elena Grinenko: 10
Valerie Hashburntar: 10
Total: 30
Jennifer: Wow! A well deserved second perfect 30 in a row! Great job! Back to Brittany.
We see the VT. All of the couples are excited to be working together for a Whitney Houston-themed group Salsa! They are even more excited that this dance will not be scored at all! Bill sighs in relief, which makes everyone laugh. Joking aside, everyone works together to create great lifts and such. They hope they’ve put together the perfect performance. At the end of the VT, Jennifer and Brittany are on stage.
Brittany: Now, here we go! We've all been waiting all night for this, so let's get started! Please welcome all eight of our couples!
All eight couples hit the floor with all eight women wearing short and shiny metal dresses with matching headdresses. The men are all in black dress shirts with some of their shirts unbuttoned. The band begins playing “Queen of the Night” by Whitney Houston. Everyone performs fun and exciting lifts while still dancing as a group. Once finished, they walk over to the hosts.
Brittany: Wow, great job everybody! Judges, it's time to ask: what did you think of it? Elena, we'll go to you.
Elena: It was seriously the perfect end to Whitney Week! Everyone did a great job, with Katherine, Matthew, and Christina, in particular, doing AWESOME! I think we can all agree that it was so excellent! I know I’d give it a 10!Thanks everyone!
Jennifer: Great comments! Here's a look at all of the dances from tonight!
Dances are re-capped.
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Brittany: Tonight’s been amazing! After all of our dances, we have Matthew and Joy in first place again with another perfect 30 out of 30! Congrats guys!
Jennifer: And at the bottom of the leaderboard with 22 out of 30 are Morgan and Edyta for the first time this season!
Brittany: Alright everyone! Make sure to tweet us your votes or vote through the voting poll on our website! We’d also like to inform you that this will be the LAST WEEK that we are taking in submissions for the Season 7 ‘Become A Contestant’ contest!
Jennifer: You all better hurry! And don’t forget to tune in on Sunday when Whitney Houston’s co-star from her upcoming movie Sparkle, and recent eliminee, Jordin Sparks, will sing for us!
Jennifer: And we will have to say goodbye to another one of these extraordinary couples! Until then, I’m Jennifer Aniston!
Brittany: And I'm Brittany Brannon! Good night and thank you for watching!