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Dancing with the Stars – Season 20 Odds (Episode 3)

John Benson

by John Benson in News

Updated Jan 17, 2018 · 9:40 AM PST

“Latin Night” is always hot on Dancing with the Stars and last night was no exception.

There was fiery dancing galore as some couples watched their scores increase, while others flamed out in forgettable fashion. For the second straight year, Keo Motsepe was an early season casualty as the professional dancer and his model-actress partner Charlotte McKinney were sent home.

Just like last week and in the build up, former Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin and partner Derek Hough continue to head the Season 20 favorites after episode 3, but the likes of Rumer Willis and Willow Shields are looking strong.

Take a look at the odds for all the remaining couples heading into week 4.

Dancing with the Stars Season 20 Odds (after Episode 3):

Nastia Liukin (with Derek Hough): 3/1

  • This impressive couple ended the evening on a high note with its second straight 34-point performance. Liukin and Hough have looked strong every week and there’s no reason to bump them from the top of the list.

Rumer Willis (with Valentin Chmerkovskiy): 4/1

  • Rumer Willis and Valentin Chmerkovskiy performed a salsa to Gloria Estefan’s “Turn the Beat Around,” but there appears to be no turning around for this couple that has the mirrorball trophy in its sites.

Willow Shields (with Mark Ballas): 6/1

  • Even though she’s the youngest DwtS contestant ever, Willow Shields is just as susceptible to injury as her elders. The 14-year-old suffered a “popped rib” yet, with Mockingjay moxie, turned in an impressive score of 32 to rise up in the odds. (Up from 8/1.)

Robert Herjavec (with Kym Johnson): 9/1

  • Shark Tank personality Robert Herjavec had been the surprise of the competition through two episodes. But the 51-year-old business mogul is suffering from a bad back and only managed a 29 this week. There could be blood in the water for Herjavec and his partner (wink-wink) Kym Johnson. (Down from 6/1.)

Riker Lynch (with Allison Holker): 10/1

  • Early on, Riker Lynch appeared to be in over his head; however, last night’s amazing salsa with Allison Holker put them right in the mix for the mirrorball with an impressive – if not improbable – score of 34. Perhaps genetics is playing a role in his turnaround. (Up from 12/1.)

Michael Sam (with Peta Murgatroyd): 17/1

  • There’s very little to celebrate from NFL wannabe Michael Sam and his partner Peta Murgatroyd who turned in a mediocre salsa to the Pitbull song “Celebrate”. This duo is trending in the wrong direction. (Down from 15/1.)

Suzanne Somers (with Tony Dovolani): 33/1

  • Considering she’s old enough to remember when Barry Manilow had a hit with “Copacabana,” Suzanne Somers – with a fruit headpiece – and her partner Tony Dovolani did their best with the samba, but still scored a poor 24. She’s step-by-stepping her way a little further out the door each week.

Chris Soules (with Whitney Carson): 35/1

  • The writing is on the wall for Chris Soules (The Bachelor) and professional dancer Whitney Carson. This week’s last couple to be called safe needs a miracle. Apparently that’s not good news for the other Whitney is Soules’ life: The Bachelor winner Whitney Bischoff. Wait, actually, that’s great news; he sounds horrible.

Noah Galloway (with Sharna Burgess): 35/1

  • Noah Galloway pulled off the Argentine tango with partner Sharna Burgess for a 30-point score. Still the war hero is still a major underdog on the season.

Patti LaBelle (with Artem Chigvintsev): 38/1

  • Tied for week three’s lowest score, Patti LaBelle and Artem Chigvintsev are not long for this world. (This world of dancing, that is. They’re not dying.) The original Lady Marmalade may need to proposition the judges – voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? – if she’s going to last past next week.

 

Mark next Tuesday in your calendars. I’ll be back with another update post-episode 4!

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