Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy Exit DWTS

Jenna Dewan and professional dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Grammy Night, despite earning 30 points from their jazz routine and danceoff. The pair finished seventh, ending their run one week before the semifinals.

Dewan and Chmerkovskiy received 28 out of 30 from the judges for a jazz performance to Janet Jackson’s “All for You.” They then won a danceoff against Tatyana Ali and her partner, Jan Ravnik, earning two bonus points. The win brought Dewan and Chmerkovskiy’s total to 30.

The show’s eliminations combine judges’ scores with audience votes, so a high judges’ score does not by itself ensure a couple advances. The reports did not provide viewer-vote totals or a breakdown showing how the combined result was calculated. One account said the pair received the lowest combined total of judges’ scores and viewer votes.

After the result, Dewan said she was glad to dance again and share the experience with her family. She described her feelings as “Honestly, all love.” Her routine had a personal connection: Dewan began her career as a backup dancer for Jackson, who sent a video message ahead of the performance.