Overview

• Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson performed a contemporary to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart,” with Terri Irwin joining on the floor for the closing moments.
• Judges praised the routine, guest judge Kym Johnson returned to the panel, and Derek Hough was moved to tears during critiques.
• Irwin said rehearsals were a tough week as he reflected on losing his father and dedicated the dance to his mum, to those who have lost someone, and to strong mothers.
• Dedication Night allowed honorees to appear in each routine for the first time and concluded without an elimination as the show reported surpassing 50 million votes.
• Irwin earned 35 out of 40 to stand near the top of the leaderboard, and the season continues next week with all ten couples advancing.