By Ashley Thompson

The first routines of the night are dance styles not seen this season, yet. Later, the couples form teams and perform side-by-side with inspiration from famous shows. The only rule is that the two stars have to dance together without their partners. Noticeably absent during the start of the show is Tamar who was sent to the hospital earlier due to complications with pneumonia which she has been battling for weeks. If she can make it to the studio before her routine, she'll be allowed to perform. Since she was unable to make the live show, the judges will be scoring a tape of her from dress rehearsals. Loopholes. She could still make it for the group routine.

Before his performance, Alek waxed his chest so he could go bare-chested on stage to get the "sexy vibe". It may have worked. In her package, Alexa discloses that she struggled with bulimia when she was younger. One thing that seems consistent in week 9 is the pro's inability to find inspiration for their routines. The pressure is building.

Round One + Group Scores:
Alek and Lindsay - Salsa - 24 - (48/60 for the night)
Alexa and Mark - Contemporary - 30 - (60/60 for the night)
Carlos and Witney - Argentine Tango - 27 - (51/60 for the night)
Bindi and Derek - Viennese Waltz - 30 - (60/60 for the night)
Tamar and Val - Contemporary - Dress rehearsal taping - 22 - (49/60 for the night)
Nick and Sharna - Quickstep - 28 - (56/60 for the night)

Group Round:
Carlos & Witney and Alek & Lindsay - We Will Rock You - 24
Bindi & Derek and Alexa and Mark - Chicago - 30
Tamar & Val and Nick and Sharna - Love - 27

In jeopardy tonight are married couple Alexa and Carlos. While they hoped to be in the finale together, it looks like we will find out who wins out of husband and wife tonight. Alexa and Mark are sent home and she profusely apologizes to her husband. At least she leaves on a perfect night with two perfect routines.

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