Overview
- Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a contemporary to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be In My Heart,” with Terri Irwin joining at the end, earning 35 out of 40.
- Judges and competitors were visibly emotional; Derek Hough praised the family, and returning guest judge Kym Johnson joined the panel.
- Irwin called it a tough, emotional week, saying he drew on grief for his late father and gratitude for his mother’s support.
- Dedication Night introduced a format change allowing the honorees to step onto the dance floor during the routines.
- The episode ended without an elimination after the show reported surpassing 50 million votes, and the competition moves on to next week.