Dancing with the Stars semifinals feature top scores and intense competition as five contestants remain

"Dancing with the Stars" is now in its ninth episode, with five contestants remaining. Last week, Dwight Howard was eliminated after a strong performance but lost the fan vote. The remaining dancers will perform two routines in the semifinals. In the previous episode, Chandler Kinney achieved the season's first perfect score of 30, while Stephen Nedoroscik scored 29. The dancers faced an instant dance challenge, where they learned their routines just before performing. Next week, the finale will feature the remaining contestants, who will perform a ballroom and a Latin dance. The scoring combines judges' scores and audience votes, determining who advances to the final.