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Episode: Sharna Burgess in the 4th Chair: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night
Date: November 6, 2025
Host: Danielle Fishel
Guest/Commentator: Sharna Burgess
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode recaps the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night" on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), diving deep into dances, judges' critiques, and the unique atmosphere of this themed episode. Special focus is given to Sharna Burgess' expert commentary—dishing out technical notes, emotional insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives. The night featured celebrity guest judge Flavor Flav and included both individual routines and team dances, as well as a heartfelt send-off for Danielle Fishel.

Key Highlights & Discussion Points

1. Flavor Flav as Guest Judge (02:36)

• Sharna expresses excitement and slight apprehension about having Flavor Flav join the judging panel, noting the unpredictability of celebrity guest judges.
• Quote:
  "You never know what way it's going to go. On the bright side, he pretty much gave everyone nines and tens, so across the board, it just everyone the same amount. And I don't think it had any negative impacting on where everyone was ranked." — Sharna (02:36)
• Flav integrated entertaining raps and energy but stayed largely positive in his critiques.

2. Individual Dance Recaps

Dylan & Danny — Jive (03:30)

• Sharna prefers Dylan in Latin dances but notes growth from the first week.
• Technical Critique: Footwork was mostly good, though a missed hand connection and less styled arms were noted.
• Judges: Scores ranged from 8-10.
• Quote:
  "It was clear, clean, but it was messy... They've done the details, but they are not exaggerated enough." — Sharna (04:50)
• Sharna’s score: 8.

Val & Alex — Paso Doble (09:05)

• Sharna praises the chemistry and intention between partners.
• Technical Notes: Strong shaping, but ended with a rough floor landing.
• Carrie Ann hailed Alex as in her “fierce girl era.”
• Quote:
  "She really looks like she throws herself into it... zero complaints. Push me harder. Give me vintage Val." — Sharna (14:00)
• Judges' scores: 10, 10, 9, 10.
• Sharna: 9/10 (“not committing”).

Andy & Emma — (Approx. 16:00)

• Sharna’s favorite Andy dance; praised for heartfelt storytelling and improvement.
• Derek's memorable quote:
  "Dance is a mirror and a hammer at the same time. And he feels like we're seeing him break open." — Derek (17:30)
• Judges: 7, 7, 9, 7. Sharna: 6/7 (“not committing”) due to emotional impact.

Whitney & Mark — Paso Doble (19:10)

• Whitney’s posture and texture highly lauded; some instability noted during transitions.
• Technical highlight: Correct Spanish lines and posture (elbows up and wide).
• Quote:
  "Fabulous paso arms and shaping... She really crushed that paso posture." — Sharna (19:40)
• Judges: 9, 10, 10, 10. Sharna: 9.

Danielle & Pasha — Contemporary (25:48)

• Emotional, storytelling highlighted; some disconnect in body movement, possibly due to the weight of emotions.
• Carrie Ann apologizes for previous remarks.
• Quote:
  "Something felt like it wasn't all connected to the core of her body... could have come from how many emotions were in this for Danielle." — Sharna (26:45)
• Judges: 9, 8, 9, 8. Sharna: 8.
• Danielle’s elimination covered with empathy and recognition of tough competition.

Elaine & Alan — Viennese Waltz (29:00)

• Praised for authenticity and beautiful performance considering injury.
• Technical notes: Excellent spins and arm work, desire for more drive and sway.
• Quote:
  "When she does now this is hard. You guys... it's a whole body experience." — Sharna
• Judges: 9, 9, 10, 9. Sharna: 9.

Ezra & Jordan — Jazz (32:10)

• Commended for risks, tricks, and joy; choreography could have been more intricate.
• Judges: 10, 9, 10, 9. Sharna: 9/10.

Robert & Whitney — Paso Doble (37:10)

• Strong intensity, but less complexity compared to others; minor wobbles noted.
• Quote:
  "His story, his arc on this season is like winning material... It's exactly the thing that can win this show." — Sharna (37:20)
• Judges: 9, 9, 10, 10. Sharna: 8/9.

3. Team Dances & Analysis

Team Chicago (Alfonso's Team) (44:03)

• Praised for formation transitions, in-sync dancing, and creative diversity of styles.
• Quote:
  "What's not to love about this dance? And it was executed very, very well." — Sharna (44:00)
• Judges: All 10s. Sharna: 10.

Team Cool (47:19)

• More fun and friendship-focused, but simpler transitions and staging.
• Carrie Ann was interrupted, highlighting audience passion.
• Quote:
  "If I had to choose which team dance I wanted to be in just for the experience, I would totally choose team Cool." — Sharna (47:40)
• Judges: 9, 10, 10, 9. Sharna: 8/9.

4. Elimination & Reflections (approx. 50:30)

• Danielle’s elimination was anticipated by Sharna, who praised her journey and wished her well.
• Sharna reflects on intuition before eliminations and expresses gratitude for her ongoing connection to DWTS.
• Quote:
  "Danielle, I hope that you get to the end of this... everything you did was exceptional. And you can be incredibly proud of yourself, because I'm proud of you and I don't even know you." — Sharna (26:45, revisited at 51:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Flavor Flav's Score Gifting: "He pretty much gave everyone nines and tens..." — Sharna (02:36)
• Derek Hough on Andy: "Dance is a mirror and a hammer at the same time." (17:30)
• Carrie Ann's Praise for Alex: "You are in your fierce girl era." — Carrie Ann (13:45)
• Bruno on Val & Alex's Paso: "Like two predators challenging each other." — Bruno (09:20)
• Flavor Flav as Fred Astaire: "He is the new Fred Astaire. Loved it! Perfect. Amazing." — Flav, on Robert (38:00)
• Sharna on Danielle's Elimination: "You could see she knew. She knew it was going to be her." (50:30)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:36] — Flavor Flav's impact as guest judge
• [03:30] — Dylan & Danny’s Jive critique
• [09:05] — Val & Alex Paso Doble breakdown
• [16:00] — Andy & Emma’s emotional dance
• [19:10] — Whitney & Mark Paso Doble technical analysis
• [25:48] — Danielle & Pasha’s contemporary and elimination
• [29:00] — Elaine & Alan Viennese Waltz
• [32:10] — Ezra & Jordan Jazz
• [37:10] — Robert & Whitney Paso Doble, story arc note at [37:20]
• [44:03] — Team Chicago’s team dance analysis
• [47:19] — Team Cool and staging comparison
• [50:30] — Danielle’s elimination and Sharna’s reflections

Final Takeaways

• Technical Depth: Sharna provides in-depth critiques for each performance, focusing on technique, artistry, and improvement.
• Emotional Connections: Emphasis is placed on the contestants' journeys, growth, and personal stories.
• Judging Atmosphere: The guest judge’s subjective approach is both a highlight and a source of humorous chaos.
• Teamwork & Staging: Team dances are dissected with attention to choreography, staging, and the nuances of group performance, with anecdotes from Sharna’s own DWTS history.
• Perspective on Eliminations: Sharna empathetically addresses Danielle’s departure, underlining the steep competition and personal victories regardless of elimination.

For more behind-the-scenes details, dance analysis, and celebratory energy, tune in to the next episode as Sharna promises an extra special guest and more “fourth chair” wisdom!