It was a milestone night for “Dancing with the stars”.

After taking a week off due to election night, the dance competition show celebrated its 500th episode on Nov. 12 with a special opening number to “Crazy In Love,” which included a surprise appearance by Sharna Burgess, as well as judge Derek Hough and co -host Julianne Hough. The landmark night also included a nod to the past with the couple’s routines.

Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro also gave a sweet nod to the late judge Len Goodman after introducing OG judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.

“And of course, we all really miss our original chief judge, Len,” Ribeiro said. “But his spirit lives on in the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy which all our couples compete to lift in just two weeks.”

The six pairs left performed the exact same songs that opened the first episode of “Dancing with the Stars” in Season 1, but with a twist. Each couple paid homage by adding their own unique twist to the OG song.

In addition, the stars were put to the ultimate test with the Instant Dance Challenge. In the second half of the night, the couples had to perform a surprise routine, not knowing the dance style or the song until five minutes before performing it live.

See how each contestant did during the November 11 episode.

What did each star dance to and what was their score?

• Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson: Contemporary, inspired by Riker Lynch and Allison Holker’s season 20 performance of Hozier’s “Work Song” — Score: 28/30
• Danny Amendola and Witney Carson: Quickstep inspired by Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough’s season 5 performance of Royal Crown Revue’s “Hey Pachuco” — Score: 27/30
• Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach: Argentinian Tango inspired by James Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess’ season 23 performance of “Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)” by Gotan Project — Score: 26/30
• Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold: The Viennese Waltz, inspired by Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas’ season 31 performance of “Glimpse of Us” by Joji — Score: 29/30
• Chandler Kinney & Brandon Armstrong: Argentinian Tango Inspired by Kellie Pickler & Derek Hough’s Season 16 Performance of “Para Te” by Appart — Score: 30/30
• Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten: Quickstep inspired by Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold’s season 25 performance of Pharrell Williams’ “Chuck Berry” – Score: 28/30

What happened in the Instant Dance Challenge?

In a “DWTS” first, each star had to draw a dance style and then was given the song to show off their moves to. They only had five minutes to change, listen to the song and prepare a routine.

Viewers could see the couples getting ready on the official show TikTok.

• First, Joey Graziadei chose a Rumba and his song was “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish. He and Jenna Johnson received a 27/30, bringing their total for the night to 55/60.
• Danny Amendola chose a Jive and his song was “Good Golly, Miss Molly” by Little Richard. He and Witney Carson got a 24/30, bringing the total to 51/60.
• Dwight Howard chose a Paso Roble and his song was “Victorious” by Panic! At the Disco. He and Daniella Karagach received a 22/30, bringing the total to 48/60.
• Stephen Nedoroscik chose a Jive for “Love is embarrassing” by Olivia Rodrigo. He and Rylee Arnold received a 25/30, bringing the total to 54/60.
• Chandler Kinney chose a Cha Cha to “Apple” by Charli XCX. She and Brandon Armstrong received a 30/30, bringing the total to 60/60.
• Ilona Maher went salsa for “Da’ Dip” by Freak Nasty. She and Alan Bersten received a 24/30, bringing the total to 52/60.

Who was eliminated this week?

Combined with the judges’ scores and viewers voting online, Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach were the last couple to be eliminated.

“I had an amazing experience,” Howard said, calling Karagach “an amazing partner” and learning so much. – Thank you all.

Karagach added: “A lot of people said we couldn’t do it and we did it. And for me, this is a victory.”

Which stars are left in the competition?

The following contestants have another shot at the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

• Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
• Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
• Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
• Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
• Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold