Dancing with the Stars Results: Shawn Johnson Scores Three Perfect 10s

Shawn Johnson danced a spicy mambo Monday night on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars: All Stars," a performance filled with acrobatics and gravity-defying lifts -- along with the sexy style the Latin dance showcases.

Guest judge Paula Abdul, of "American Idol" fame, told Johnson her dance was the favorite and gave her a 10.

"Shawn, you have turned into this sexy young lady," Abdul said. You didn't miss one step, you were down and dirty with the hips."

Johnson's overall score Monday night included three "10"s for a 39.5 out of 40, a tie for first place.

Last week Johnson's dance with professional partner Derek Hough was labeled the "best dance ever" by the judges in the show's history.

Tied with Johnson for first place is Gilles Marini and partner with a total of 39.5 that also included three "10"s.

The pre-dance segment with Johnson featured her flying back to Des Moines to perform in Friday's gymnastics tour at Wells Fargo Arena with members of this year's U.S. gymnastics squads.

"The strategy Derek and I have for this week is just to keep pushing ourselves," Johnson said during practice.

Judge Len Goodman -- who gave the West Des Moines gold-medal gymnast an 9.5 -- said, "I liked it, I really liked it," while praising her "brilliant" combination of speed and athleticism.

Johnson, who had to retire from gynmastics competition this summer because of a knee injury, has her eyes on another glitter ball trophy as the 15th season of the ABC network’s show begins. 

The 20-year-old gymnast who retired after a knee injury claimed the Season 8 title in 2009.

"Mezmerizing, sexy, out of this world. You think you've seen it all and it keeps getting better," said judge Bruno Tonioli, who gave the pair a perfect 10.

And judge Carrie Ann Inaba said Johnson's dance should make the other contestants nervous. "You guys are on fire," she said.

She also gave the couple a 10.

Locally, the show airs at 7 p.m. on; one couple will be eliminated from the show Tuesday.