Trending News|November 26, 2014 03:52 EST
'Dancing With the Stars’ Semi-Finals Results, Episode Recap: Bethany Mota Obtains Lowest Score
YouTube celebrity Bethany Mota had the lowest score, 76 points, in the latest episode of 'Dancing with the Stars'. That means that three remaining finalists, namely actor Alfonso Ribeiro, reality TV star Sadie Robertson, and actress Janel Parrish are the final three contestants in Season 19.
The audience reacted upon the announcement of the scores, but Mota and her dancing partner Derek Hough expressed their gratitude.
"I've discovered things about myself that, things I never thought I could do. I was just hoping to make it past week two so to be in the finals was the best thing ever," Mota said, according to ABC News.
The dancers performed the first routine they did in the first week. The second part was freestyle, which mainly affects the scores of the contestants.
Mota danced jive on the first routine and had a few mistakes. The judges commented on her missed steps, but also praised her improvement.
For her freestyle, the YouTube star had a dramatic and powerful routine which the judges and audience applauded. One judge described the performance as spectacular.
Meanwhile, Robertson performed samba for her first routine, which the judges praised and commented on slight flaws. The TV star had a video game inspired free style, which the judges branded as the most memorable and gave her 78 points for the entire performance.
Parrish delivered a samba for her first performance despite a side injury. The actress presented a contemporary freestyle routine for the next part. Both performances were given excellent reviews by the judges and gained her 77 points.
Ribeiro earned a standing ovation for his jive routine. For the freestyle, the actor incorporated steps from previous performances with a tap dance. The judges appreciated the performance very well and scored him a total of 80 points.