Warren and Kym get an encore!

Tuesday night, Julianne Hough returned to DANCING WITH THE STARS after surgery just a couple of weeks ago. But was it too late for Cody?

In a change of pace the judges, sitting in the Red Room, did a review of the dances from Monday night.

The encore dance went to Warren and Kym’s Tango.

In a nice touch of synergy with the ABC line-up, country star Brad Paisley performed. Paisley will co-host the 42nd Annual CMA Awards from Nashville on Wednesday night on ABC. Lacey and her brother danced to his music.

Finally, the first couples were announced safe: Warren and Kym were safe. Then Lance and Lacey!

Dr. Drew stopped by to analyze the celebrities and their dance partners. I thought they might play it for laughs, but surprisingly, it was led to pretty serious conversations.

In a very fun Stars of the Dance segment this week, a fan designed outfits and viewers voted the two favortite dancers perform…and they picked brother and sister Derek and Julianne!

Their ambitious dance was a total crowd pleaser! (Did Julianne really have surgery two weeks ago?) I was stunned at how athletic and impressive the dance was. It was truly the highlight of the evening. (I’m really hoping Cody gets through to next week so Julianne gets back into the competition.)

But finally, it is time to announce another couple safe: Brooke and Derek (no surprise there.)

Maurice goes home

Cody and Edyta. Or Maurice and Cheryl. One couple is done. And the couple going home is…

Maurice and Cheryl.

Now were are down to the final four. Brooke, Lance, Warren and Cody. (I think Julianne’s popularity has something to do with Cody edging past Maurice.)

It’s a good competitive line-up that I think will ultimately leave Brooke versus Warren. 

The competition continues Monday at 8PM on ABC!