Overview

• Paired with pro Gleb Savchenko, she performed a Cha Cha to Jennifer Lopez’s “Let’s Get Loud” and drew strong praise from judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.
• The couple earned 14 points, the second-highest score of the night, trailing two pairs that received 15, according to Entertainment Weekly.
• Alec Baldwin attended rehearsals and jokingly asked “May I cut in?” before dancing with Savchenko, and he was later shown clapping with a stoic expression during the live performance.
• In a backstage interview with Page Six, Hilaria said she did not campaign for the show and accepted the offer just days before the cast announcement.
• Producers highlighted her family support as rehearsals moved to New York City; Ireland Baldwin also posted a public message cheering her on, and Page Six reported Carrie Ann Inaba missed judging due to illness.