Dancing With the Stars: Did Doug Flutie Outlast the Competition?

NEWTON, MA - Doug Flutie remains in the competition another week, though he is still in danger of facing elimination.

Once again he and his partner, Karina Smirnoff, ended up in the bottom tier, alongside Mischa Barton and Jodi Sweetin.

Barton was voted off this week, despite putting on a performance the judges agreed was the best of her tenure on the show.

Flutie put on an emotional performance dedicated to his parents, who passed away within minutes of each other, backed by Andra Day's rendition of the "Rainbow Connection."

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At the bottom of the pack during Latin Week, Doug Flutie had something to prove entering the second week of the competition. He made a splash as he improved on his Week 1 performance and earned accolades from the judges.

Geraldo Rivera was eliminated last week after earning the lowest score two weeks in a row. Flutie remains in the bottom tier alongside Mischa Barton but has the momentum from last week's performance at his back.

This week as part of the "Most Memorable Year" theme he will dance to the "Rainbow Connection," sung by Andra Day, to honor his parents, who died within minutes of each other.

9:54 p.m.

Actor and model Nyle DiMarco danced to "The Verge" by Owl City and Aloe Blacc to relive the year he spent traveling the world without a translator. He and his partner earned the highest score of the night for their tango and solidifying them a spot in the next round.

Carrie Ann: 8

Len: 8

Bruno: 9

9:41 p.m.

Recreating their version of the National Anthem sung at the end of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Boyz II Men reunited to back crooner Wanya Morris. Clad in bright red, the two waltzed in an emotional number first sung after the tragedy at the 1996 games. The pair earned 8's across the board, raising them to the top score of the night.

Carrie Ann: 8

Len: 8

Bruno: 8

9:34 p.m.

Mischa Barton, an alum of the popular teen drama "The O.C." danced the samba to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA" as she tried to recover from her dismal performance last week and mend her relationship with her partner. All of the judges agreed she was more relaxed and looked like she was having fun, though she still needs to work on her technical skills.

Carrie Ann: 6

Len: 6

Bruno: 6

9:24 p.m.

"Full House" actress Jodie Sweetin celebrated her victory over drug addiction by performing a powerful foxtrot to Andra Day's "Rise Up." Bruno described Sweetin's dancing, backed by Day's vocals, as her "best performance to date." Carrie Ann and Len both found it emotionally gripping, though Len, true to form, found some fault with it towards the end as it got to be too "overdramatic" for him.

Carrie Ann: 8

Len: 7

Bruno: 8

9:14 p.m.

UFC fighter Paige VanZant commemorated her premiere in the UFC with a Paso Doblé as she and her partner re-enacted a battle in the octagon to the "300 Violin Orchestra." Her performance earned accolades from Carrie Ann and Bruno, who loved the innovation, though Len said he didn't feel like the dance encompassed a Paso Doblé.

Carrie Ann: 8

Len: 7

Bruno: 8

9:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver Antonio Brown and his partner were joined by a special guest as they danced the foxtrot to Lukas Graham's "7 years" - his son, Antonio Jr. Carrie Ann praised the performance, saying Brown was more refined than she had ever seen her, though Len vehemently disagreed. Antonio Jr. stole the post-performance interview by describing dancing with his dad as "Boomin'!"

Carrie Ann: 7

Len: 6

Bruno: 7

8:49 p.m.

Marla Maples celebrated the 1993 birth of her daughter, Tiffany Trump by dancing the jive to a live interpretation of Pharrell Williams' "Happy." Clad in bright yellow, the two had the crowd on their feet as they pushed each other to their athletic boundaries.

Carrie Ann: 7

Len: 7

Bruno: 7

8:38 p.m.

Super Bowl MVP Von Miller performed a contemporary number to Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight," which Miller said he listens to before every game. The two celebrated the Broncos' 2016 title and Miller's Super Bowl MVP win to celebrate Miller's most memorable year. Len and Bruno commended Miller on the dance, though Carrie Ann in a surprising turn pushed Miller to be better.

Carrie Ann: 7

Len: 6

Bruno: 7

8:26 p.m.

"The Facts of Life" star Kim Fields danced the foxtrot to "The Facts of Life" theme song, continuing her favor with the judges.

Carrie Ann: 8

Len: 7

Bruno: 7

8:13 p.m.

Backed by a moving live performance of "Rainbow Connection" by Andra Day, Flutie and his partner brought tears to the judges' eyes. They earned accolades across the board, though Len still had a few pointers for Flutie's waltz.

Carrie Ann: 7

Len: 6

Bruno: 7

8:06 p.m.

Good Morning America meteorologist Ginger Zee and her partner danced to "Home" by Phillip Phillips as she paid tribute to her family. The judges were impressed, especially with the way she told a story throughout.

Carrie Ann: 7

Len: 7

Bruno: 7

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