Maura Higgins survives Dancing with the Stars US elimination
Maura Higgins secured her place in the next round of Dancing with the Stars US despite a difficult night on the leaderboard. The Longford native faced a potential exit during Monday night’s Disney on Broadway-themed episode, but ultimately remained in the competition while another contestant was sent home, RTE.ie reported.
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Higgins, a former Love Island star, performed a jive alongside professional partner Mark Ballas. Dressed as Tinkerbell, the duo danced to “You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!” from Disney’s Peter Pan. The performance earned a score of 32 out of 40, with each of the four judges awarding eight points. While the individual score was solid, the cumulative results placed the pair in a precarious position.
The results of Disney on Broadway night
The competition intensified during the group routine, where Higgins and Ballas joined Team Slaytopia to pick up an additional 36 points. However, the combined total of 68 points left them at the bottom of the judges’ leaderboard, according to newsminimalist.com. This low ranking meant Higgins and Ballas were forced to wait alongside actress Julia Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa to learn the final outcome of the night.
The tension concluded when the judges announced that Julia Stiles and Sosa would be the ones leaving the ballroom. While Higgins managed to avoid the elimination, the narrow escape follows a period of fluctuating performance levels. The contrast in the evening’s results highlights the volatile nature of reality competition scoring, where a single themed night can shift a contestant’s standing from safe to the bottom of the pack.
The survival of Higgins comes on the heels of a high-performing week. Just one week prior, during Horror Movie Night, she delivered a contemporary routine inspired by The Lost Boys. That performance earned significant praise from judge Derek Hough, who described her as a “phenomenal performer.”
| Contestant | Theme | Routine Type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maura Higgins | Disney on Broadway | Jive | 32 |
| Maura Higgins | Disney on Broadway | Group Routine | 36 |
| Total | 68 |
As the competition moves forward, Higgins must find a way to climb back up the leaderboard to avoid a repeat of the bottom-tier finish. The departure of Stiles marks a significant shift in the demographic makeup of the remaining cast, as the show continues to balance reality television personalities with established Hollywood talent.
Disclaimer: The cultural analyses and financial data presented in this article are based on available public records and industry metrics at the time of publication.
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