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Jordan Chiles Scores First Perfect 30 on ‘DWTS,’ Books Finale Berth

Her flawless tango clinched a finals spot, renewing questions about how the judges scored an earlier jive.

Overview

  • Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa earned a perfect 30/30 for an Argentine tango to “U Got the Look,” with judges calling it among the season’s strongest routines.
  • Their earlier jive to “Raspberry Beret” received 27/30 after a near slip and tempo issues, as Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli cited sharpness concerns while Carrie Ann Inaba praised the performance.
  • The two scores totaled 57/60 and secured their place in the Nov. 25 finale.
  • Chiles said it was her first perfect score in anything and noted the boost in confidence, adding she may blend ballroom movement into her UCLA floor routine.
  • Fans questioned the jive scoring on social media, and Sosa reacted emotionally to reaching his first finale.