by Ashley Thompson

Each of the couples each perform a redemption style and a freestyle dance. The dancers consider this the most important dance and they all feel the pressure to be unique and daring in this particular style. But in order to get to the finale, one couple must be eliminated in order for the remaining three couples will dance once more tomorrow. The four couples remaining are: Calvin Johnson Jr. and Lindsay, James Hinchcliffe and Sharna, Jana Kramer and Gleb, Laurie Hernandez and Val.

Redemption Round:
Calvin and Lindsay - Viennese Waltz - All the scores in the world for getting to say Happy Birthday to his son in person (and on camera)... actually 35/40

Jana and Gleb - Tango - 35/40 - Good job but nothing stands out particularly.

Laurie and Val - Paso Doble - 38/40 - How freaking sweet was Val during the package from last week's behind the scenes footage??? Also, should we just hand Laurie the mirror ball trophy now or no?

James and Sharna - Foxtrot - 37/40 - The pair looked like a plaid hipster duo and holy cow can Sharna wear anything. I mean really, who looks this good in a long heavy skirt? And who cares about James' stumble... the scores obviously don't show a mistake.

Freestyle Round:
Jana and Gleb - Contemporary - 36/40

Calvin and Lindsay - High-energy mash-up - 40/40 ::PERFECT SCORE::

Laurie and Val - Playground - 40/40 ::PERFECT SCORE::

James and Sharna - Contemporary - 40/40 ::PERFECT SCORE:: - Ok, ok. Maybe we should give the mirror ball trophy to James.

The couple headed home with the lowest votes is Jana and Gleb. Although she improved vastly, she just didn't have the nights that the other couples have had the past few weeks. Dancing With The Stars will crown their new winner at The Grove in Los Angeles during a holiday spectacular event. Before Thanksgiving. We should collectively be upset about this. At least save the snow and ornaments for next week!

Photo by: ABC/Craig Sjodin