'Dancing with the Stars' Gets Tighter as Diane Schwartz Emerges as a New Threat to Shiri Maimon

This recap of "Dancing with the Stars" says the competition is getting tighter, but the gaps between contestants are also widening. The writer says judge David Dvir is fully embracing his role as a tough critic who goes after contestants he does not know from before the season.

The episode was billed as a “shocking” one, and the first group returned viewers to the 1970s with classic hits. The columnist, who watched a Netherlands versus Sweden football match instead, said she still enjoyed the installment, especially because she likes Queen and ABBA. The judges responded with a mix of constructive criticism and praise, and the first group earned 33 points overall, including 9 from Dvir.

In the second group, Matan Peretz was described as not being the strongest dancer, but as someone clearly enjoying himself and finally getting to dance. The choreography even played on him being “distracted,” which the writer found effective. That pair received 22 points in total, with scores of 6 from Eli, 7 from Haim, 5 from Ana, and 4 from Dvir.

The column also notes what could happen next for the contestants. While low scores make Peretz vulnerable, the audience could still save him if it wants to. The writer also comments that it was ironic to bring in Orna right after the elimination of Bat Chen Sabag, although it is left unclear whether that was intentional. Elsewhere in the episode, Shiri Maimon may be losing momentum, while Diane Schwartz revealed a new side of herself.