Overview
- Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov performed a contemporary routine to Aerosmith’s “Dream On” for Week 8 Rock & Roll Night.
- The judges awarded a total of 34 out of 40, with Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli giving eights and Flavor Flav and Carrie Ann Inaba giving nines.
- A day earlier, Fishel said on her podcast that preparing the dance had triggered negative self-talk and disordered eating, drawing encouragement from former pro Louis van Amstel.
- Pashkov posted rehearsal photos on Instagram, calling the chance to dance to a favorite song “extra special,” as fans flooded comments with support and voting pledges.
- Fishel also serves as a captain for Season 34’s first team dance, leading Team Chicago in the show’s group competition format.