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Dylan Efron Salutes Justin Bieber on DWTS, Scores 23/30 for Foxtrot to ‘Yukon

He cast the routine as a tribute to a friend whose openness helped him embrace vulnerability onstage.

Overview

  • On the Sept. 30 TikTok Night episode, Efron and pro partner Daniella Karagach performed a foxtrot to Justin Bieber’s “Yukon” and earned 23 out of 30 points.
  • In his confessional, Efron said Bieber makes people feel comfortable being vulnerable and added that he isn’t perfect but is trying to be better every day.
  • Judge Derek Hough called the routine “smooth as silk” and declared Efron a “leading man,” while Carrie Ann Inaba praised his learning and Bruno Tonioli endorsed the performance.
  • After the live show, Efron told Us Weekly he thinks Bieber will be “stoked” and would “love” the tribute.
  • Efron’s episode followed earlier remarks about growing up mindful of his public image due to brother Zac Efron’s fame, and he credited sister Olivia’s presence in the ballroom with boosting his confidence.