LOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey’s biggest hits provided the soundtrack for week four of “Dancing with the Stars,” and the theme delivered what all three judges described as the strongest night of the season so far. Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli each witnessed major progress and several standout performances.
Here is how the couples ranked according to the judges’ scores, from highest to lowest:
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Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas performed a waltz to “If It’s Over.”
Carrie Ann became emotional while watching the pair, saying their artistry made her feel transported. Derek praised the classic presentation, noting that it relied on beautiful ballroom technique rather than gimmicks. Bruno said Maura carried herself with regal poise and called the performance gorgeous.
Scores: 9, 8, 8, for a total of 25 out of 30.
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