Overview
- The judges awarded Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa a perfect 30/30, officially sending them to the Nov. 25 Dancing with the Stars finale, PEOPLE reported.
- In the Nov. 18 semifinals, the pair performed a Jive to “Raspberry Beret” and an Argentine Tango to “U Got the Look.”
- Judges offered differing notes, with Derek Hough citing a need for more bite and sharpness, Bruno Tonioli pointing to a brief tempo issue, and Carrie Ann Inaba calling it the best performance of the night.
- Chiles told PEOPLE it was her first perfect score in any competition and said the milestone increases her confidence, with plans to weave ballroom elements into future gymnastics choreography.
- Some earlier coverage and social-media posts claimed a lower score and criticized the judging, but the show’s official result is a perfect 30.