A Very WICKED Week on DWTS

Summary

Hot Mess with Alix Earle

Episode: A Very WICKED Week on DWTS
Date: October 30, 2025

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Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Alix Earle gives listeners a front-row seat to her whirlwind sixth week on Dancing with the Stars, themed around the musical Wicked. Joined by her dance partner Val (Valentich Makowski) and friends, Alix shares the stresses, thrills, and behind-the-scenes realities of prepping for a challenging new routine. The episode is packed with rehearsal banter, backstage nerves, costume excitement, reflections on performance, and lots of camaraderie and humor. It’s a vibrant mix that captures both the pressure and joy of performing live TV, with plenty of musical references, inside jokes, and the persistent threat of injury.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Prepping for DWTS: The Wicked Routine

• Alix’s Coffee Fix & Routine (00:28)

  • The episode kicks off with Alix (and friends) getting ready for rehearsal, gushing about her favorite New Jersey coffee while acknowledging the pressure of week six on DWTS.
  • “I can't believe we're already going into week six for Dancing with the Stars. I'm gonna lose my mind because I don't want this to be over ever.” — Casey (aka Alix) [01:04]

• Musical Mood & Rehearsal Banter (01:31)

  • The Wicked theme brings plenty of laughter and musical quotes. Alix and Val sing “What is this feeling?” with tongue-in-cheek dramatics, failing over lyrics and poking fun at each other.
  • Val struggles with lyrics, joking about his accent and childhood trauma:
    “The childhood trauma of being bullied for having an accent is really coming back to me. So I'm gonna really channel this Alphabet spirit.” — Val [05:27]

2. Trick Anxiety & Dealing with Injury

• The Big Trick (02:24)

  • Alix expresses anxiety about a difficult “big trick” they haven’t yet practiced because of her back injury from the previous week.
  • Val gives perspective on the physical demands:
    “Even this step, yes, I'm supporting you, but you're the one doing the freaking backflip and then hitting a pose and heels after a long ass dance.” — Val [02:58]

• Injury Updates (11:35)

  • Alix describes her rib pain, the taping, and debate about needing an X-ray. She tries to stay optimistic but openly shares the tension between pushing through and risking further harm.

3. The Art of Performance & Character

• Embodiment of Glinda & Alphaba (04:04, 05:56)

  • Costume excitement is palpable. Alix is thrilled about her “striped Galinda dress” and special heels.
  • Both discuss studying their characters, with Val relating to Alphaba as an outsider due to his accent.

• Acting versus Dancing (09:24)

  • The hosts and production team discuss Alix’s praised ability to act while dancing. Alix finds it easier to perform as a character than as herself:
    “It's easier sometimes I think for me to do things like in a character, cuz I'm like, what was the character doing it and not me? So then it doesn't feel like as embarrassing.” — Alix [09:36]

• Reverse Engineering Broadway Moves (06:45, 07:17)

  • Alix talks about using Glinda’s trademark mannerisms, from heel pops to eyebrow raises, and laughs about the difficulty since “It’s hard with the Botox.”

4. Backstage Fun, Group Dynamics, and DWTS Culture

• Backstage Antics (12:38)

  • The positivity in the green room (with “tremendous mood” and in-character goofing as Valphaba and Glinda) underscores the show's camaraderie.
  • The group jokes about Val’s “White Boy Boogie” and playfully debates which “group” they belong to on set.

• Working with the Pros (08:01)

  • Alix is amazed by the pros’ ability to memorize countless routines and synchronize in rehearsals.
    “Everyone just did it. And I was standing there like, whoa, this is crazy. [...] It's really cool to see how you guys all work together with just your brains and the way it all works.” — Alix [08:13]

5. Show Night Jitters & Adrenaline

• Pre-Performance Rituals (11:22)

  • Alix describes her night-before ritual: “playing our song over and over and over again and running the routine[…] I stand in the bathroom and I do it 40 million times. I kick things over. I'm just like, running around in there, but it just makes me feel better.”

• On Stage Nerves and Recovery (18:36, 19:41)

  • The group shares feedback—for example, Alix was tossed “higher than usual” during practice.
  • Val reassures, “Don't worry about it. I'll grab you. It's less about how you land and how we recover on the top. So you're. The flight was amazing. Yes. And again, what made that acceptable was the cleanliness of the pot. That was awesome, that kick.” [19:41]

• Post-Show Exhaustion and Joy (24:36)

  • Alix wraps up by admitting, “My feet are killing me. That never happens. Oh, no. Good thing I brought sweatpants for dinner.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Nailing the Dance (13:20):
  “I have never loved anything more in my entire life. I'm so excited. They did such a good job with this costume. This is, like, the exact neckline that she had. I'm so excited. I'm gonna puke. I want to go. I want to get on stage. I'm ready.” — Alix

• On DWTS Pros (08:13):
  “Like, getting to work with everyone else just. I mean, obviously you do this all the time, but like, they came in and just sort of like we're talking through like choreography... everyone just did it. And I was standing there like, whoa, this is crazy.” — Alix

• On Performing Through Pain (06:07):
  “Does it hurt? Yes, but it hurts every time I breathe.” — Alix

• On Character Preparation (09:36):
  “I always loved like, dance or musical theater. I just think it's really fun to like, be someone not yourself. [...] it's easier sometimes I think for me to do things like in a character...” — Alix

• Musical Banter (01:46):
  “What is this feeling? So sudden and new? This is where he gets messed up.” — Alix

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Timestamps of Key Sections

• Prepping for Practice, Coffee & Early Chatter: 00:28–01:28
• Musical Rehearsal, Song Lyrics & Banter: 01:31–03:19
• Mental & Physical Preparation, Injury Talk: 02:24–03:19, 11:35
• Costume and Character Insights: 04:04–05:08, 13:20
• Perspective on Performance & Acting: 09:24–10:05
• Backstage Camaraderie and Silliness: 12:38–13:57
• On Stage Jitters and Nerves: 16:04–19:41
• Post-Show Debrief and Celebration: 24:36–25:07

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Final Thoughts

This episode of Hot Mess with Alix Earle is a whirlwind, perfectly capturing the pressure cooker that is Dancing with the Stars—from the sweat and nerves of learning new tricks (while battling injuries) to the excitement of costumes, the satisfaction of character work, and the joy (and exhaustion) of live performance. Through candid confessions, playful musical numbers, and supportive friendships, Alix and her crew offer a sincere, often hilarious peek behind the glittering curtain.

If you love musical theater, reality TV, or just vibrant personalities in full swing, this episode is for you.

Transcript

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[Casey]

Good morning, Vlog. What is this feeling? I would say three to five toss tosses are coming. Omg, your guy liner looks sexy. My guy Glinda is out. It's currently Saturday. Right now I have dance rehearsal, but we start at. I don't know what time we start today. So I'm gonna take you guys to practice with me today. My dad got me, sent this coffee.

[Roommate/Friend]

From New Jersey, which is my favorite.

[Casey]

Coffee in the entire world. If you know, you know. Barista. Barista. Look at this.

[Roommate/Friend]

I haven't really even used this yet.

[Casey]

But maybe we'll try. Oh, cute. I can't believe we're already going into week six for Dancing with the Stars. I'm gonna lose my mind because I don't want this to be over ever. This is the perfect color for a coffee. And that's what the best thing is about this coffee. It's nice and like rich. Zip test. Let's see.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Nisha.

[Casey]

Hey, Vlog.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

What's up, Vlog?

[Casey]

It's wiggy week.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

There's been some confusion for you see.

[Casey]

My roommate is unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Blonde.

[Casey]

What is this feeling? So sudden and new? This is where he gets messed up.

[Interviewer/Host]

Thought you said you knew it.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Don't say nothing. I know it. But I can't step in on my word. I gotta sing the whole thing. What is this feeling?

[Casey]

So sudden and new.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Just give me the first word.

[Casey]

I felt.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I. I felt the moment I laid eyes on you.

[Casey]

Yeah, which is what he usually says. I felt the moment I lays eyes on you.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Loathing, Unadulterated loathing.

[Roommate/Friend]

Done.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Bam, Bam. Big trick finish.

[Interviewer/Host]

How do you feel about the big trick?

[Casey]

I am a little nervous because we have a trick at the end that I have not yet to do because I hurt my back last week before the show last week. So I had it like sort of taped up during that. And I don't know if it's like my rib or I pulled a muscle, but something is really wrong over here. So we have been like taking it easy, but how Many days have we rehearsed this. Now we're on day four and I still haven't done it because I don't want to hurt myself more. But I feel like we need to start practicing it. So we're going to see how that goes today.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

We see a trick sometimes on the show and my role is really important, but I'll be the first to say that my role is substantially simpler. I'm not gonna say easier, just simpler. Just as important, but simpler than the ladies. So even this step, yes, I'm supporting you, but you're the one doing the freaking backflip and then hitting a pose and heels after a long ass dance. So that's just.

[Casey]

Look at that. Just some education compliment and you receive back.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

No, but it's less of a compliment to her and more of just perspective for you watching the show. And I can't do it by myself. That's the difference. It's like, this is not impressive. This is only impressive because you're doing the work.

[Casey]

Oh, thanks.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

So shout out to all the female celebrities that go on dance with these steps.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

And the male.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

And the male.

[Casey]

My pulse is rushing.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

My head is reeling.

[Roommate/Friend]

So good.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Is that dramatic?

[Fan/Observer]

My head is reeling.

[Casey]

Yeah, well, my face is mushy.

[Interviewer/Host]

What are the costumes like for this dance?

[Casey]

I am wearing a striped Galinda dress and I'm so excited. And I get to wear these heels. Do you know if she, like wears these heels in the movie? Like these exact. And they're pink and purple and she has a little thing where she pops them out and they can get taller. Her.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Galinda is going to steal the show, I'm telling you, be the highlight of the night. And I'm excited. John Chu, the director, is going to be there.

[Casey]

I'm so excited. But that's sort of like crazy for him.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Every detail is like huge. Where people sometimes approach it and me included, sometimes approach it as like, oh, here's the dance. He's very particular about the things that you're fighting for, which is great.

[Casey]

At the end of the dance, we end in this pose and I was like, we should end. And then he like drops me. Or we like end and there's some.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Type of quarrel, I guess also.

[Casey]

Is that the right word?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Quarrel? Yeah, I was gonna say great, great word.

[Casey]

I learned it watching Wicked last night.

[Interviewer/Host]

So who's your character?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

My character is Alphabet. She's an outsider, if you will. I don't know. That's what it feels like watching the movie. I never thought I would relate to that. Character, but I feel like the other in a lot of rooms.

[Casey]

Defensive.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

In the beginning, my Alphabet traits, besides, you know, my unique character and greatness in general is the fact that English is my second language, so I had an accent. I'm conscious about my accent. Growing up, that was also like a thing that made me feel different. So now that I can't remember the words and she's shaming me about not remembering the words.

[Casey]

Oh, don't even pull that.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

The childhood trauma of being bullied for having an accent is really coming back to me. So I'm gonna really channel this Alphabet spirit. My name is Valentich Makowski. I'm 20 years old. And in terms of the show, it will bring a whole different dimension. Youth, energy, the obvious good looks and.

[Interviewer/Host]

A full headed head.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I came.

[Casey]

He's so sassy.

[Fan/Observer]

So sassy.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

So sassy. Yeah, I went like rep turner and I did like a little hip accent.

[Casey]

Transport it to Mykonos.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

€200 just to sit on the beach.

[Casey]

Wait, I wasn't running.

[Roommate/Friend]

Sorry.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Well, hold on.

[Casey]

Does it hurt? Yes, but it hurts every time I breathe. So.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

So let's not do.

[Casey]

No, no, I can do it. Please, please. As long as the rib isn't out of place, that's fine.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Just think of it.

[Casey]

Boom.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Like hitting that line. Because when you hit, hit, then you spin in. Boom. Just really strong up here. And then I'm just gonna grab. Boom, boom, boom.

[Casey]

Bam.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Yeah, we're definitely doing that. It's a great job. That was it. Did you feel that changing your hips once we start really helps.

[Interviewer/Host]

Are there any mannerisms that you're gonna use from like. Yeah, her in the show?

[Casey]

Well, in the movie she does a lot, like, she will just like accentuate her heels a lot or like kick her foot out. So there's some parts in the dance just like the kick of the foot. She also does this with her hand. Maybe when I'm walking. She does a lot with like her eyebrows. It's hard with the Botox, but like she. She speaks a lot with her eyebrows. Like everyone else at school is normal. And I'm like coming in with like pink trunks and heels and.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

You're doing too much.

[Casey]

I'm doing too much.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

It's pretty accurate. I just feel like I'm just me. Yeah, you're just you. Really?

[Roommate/Friend]

Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Okay, cool. Out of context, that looks really weird.

[Casey]

Okay.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

7, 8, 1, 2, hit 3, low, bing, bang on up to raise it. Double ding for your face, your voice, your club.

[Casey]

See how quick I did that turn? I Practiced it last night.

[Fan/Observer]

I know.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I can see it in your eyes.

[Casey]

You're excited, not messing it up.

[Interviewer/Host]

Do you know who's throwing you?

[Casey]

Brandon and Carter are throwing me.

[Interviewer/Host]

So the pros and the troupe are crazy good then, like being able to just learn a dance in one hour and then.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Well, no, they didn't learn one dance in an hour. They learned seven dances probably. They're probably in at least seven routines.

[Casey]

Yeah, it's crazy, like getting to work with everyone else just. I mean, obviously you do this all the time, but like, they came in and just sort of like we're talking through like choreography and what they can do and like, oh, this makes sense. Like, yep, everyone hit this on seven and like, oh, and then everybody hit that shit on seven and like, everyone just did it. And I was standing there like, whoa, this is crazy. I mean, obviously everyone's professional and has done this for so long, but like, it's really cool to see how you guys all work together with just your brains and the way it all works. You guys like, speak a different language. You're like, oh, it'll be like B. And I'm like, what does that mean? And like, you all just understand exactly what that means. Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

From the top to music. Yeah, let's do it.

[Interviewer/Host]

With the music choices, do you get to pick if it's from the movie or not or.

[Casey]

I don't know.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

No production picks and chooses, but there's a financial difference between having the band perform it and using the master.

[Casey]

Master.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

So you clear the publishing, but it costs extra to clear the master.

[Interviewer/Host]

The Maleficent dance. One of the compliments the judges gave you was your performance and like, your acting was incredible. Val earlier today said you're a very good performer. Where do you think that comes from?

[Casey]

Where does that come from? I always loved like, dance or musical theater. I just think it's really fun to like, be someone not yourself. I don't know if this makes sense, but like, it's easier sometimes I think for me to do things like in a character, cuz I'm like, what was the character doing it and not me? So then it doesn't feel like as embarrassing, but I don't know. I think it's really fun to embody a character. I think we should go over that part a lot today so that it's really clean. See how your feet don't keep stomping?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

They're stomping. You want them stomp well, louder. But I will maybe pick them up.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Okay.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Yes, ma'.

[Casey]

Am. Good job.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Is that what you wanted?

[Roommate/Friend]

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[Casey]

And I love using seatgeek because you can see how good the deals are. So, like, it'll tell you right here. These are, like, rated. You have the green, it'll rank it like a nine. We have some sixes, you get down to, like, the yellow, orange. It's like a three.

[Roommate/Friend]

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[Casey]

So you want to make sure you.

[Roommate/Friend]

Click the link in the description to download the app. And then it's going to have your code automatically, automatically added to your account so you can use it later.

[Casey]

I mean, I want to go to.

[Roommate/Friend]

This Dancing with the Stars tour, so. Thank you, Siki. Every time before a show, I just can't sleep. I could run a marathon right now. I could go for a nice sprint. I got my hair highlighted today, and I went a little blonder than usual. Just, like, more blonde, I guess, because I really wanted to do Glinda justice. I feel like Glenda doesn't have roots, so. And it was about time I had to get my hair done. Anyway. I think this is our best dance yet. I've been just playing our song over and over and over again and running the routine. This is also what I do the night before show. My bathroom hates to see me coming. I stand in the bathroom and I do it 40 million times. I kick things over. I'm just, like, running around in there, but it just makes me feel better. Injury update. I'm all taped up over here. Honestly, my side hurts a lot, but it's doing okay. I think I've come to the consensus that it's like, must be bruised ribs and, like, I guess that inflames all the muscles around them because I don't really know what else it could be. They are suggesting I get an X ray, though. That may be just in case something is like, out of place or. I don't know. She said she doesn't think it's a broken rib. Because I don't think it's a broken rib either. But just in case.

[Casey]

Help.

[Roommate/Friend]

I'm nervous. Help me.

[Casey]

We have really good vibes today in here. Everyone woke up just in a tremendous mood, right? Yeah. So this is Valphaba and Glinda. I did a little.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Did a little something for the kids.

[Casey]

Hope you appreciate it to look extra scary.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

What is this feeling? That's not even my words.

[Casey]

What is this feeling so sudden and new what is this feeling?

[Roommate/Friend]

Perfect.

[Casey]

This is it for my singing.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

My whole life.

[Casey]

Perfect.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Broadway, here we come. Okay, I'll see you later.

[Roommate/Friend]

Wow.

[Casey]

I have never loved anything more in my entire life. I'm so excited. They did such a good job with this costume. This is, like, the exact neckline that she had. I'm so excited. I'm gonna puke. I want to go. I want to get on stage. I'm ready.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

There's been some confusion for you see.

[Casey]

My roommate is unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Blonde.

[Casey]

What is this feeling? So sudden and new I felt the.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Moment I laid eyes on you My pulse is rushing My head is reeling.

[Casey]

Yeah, well, my face is flushing what is this feeling? It's so good. I got some pink shoes.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Oh, yeah. Looking good.

[Casey]

So cute.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Right Size don't get good. Look at you and your green. Thanks, Cory.

[Casey]

Let's show that vibe. I kind of like it without the shirt. I do, too, with the tattoos. It's really, like, going with the vibe.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

The eyeliner. I think I can pull it off. You're pulling it off.

[Roommate/Friend]

It's cool.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

It is cool. Or do we cover ourselves up with a little bit of skin cells?

[Casey]

Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Skin cells.

[Casey]

Corey, with the quote of the week.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Okay, done.

[Roommate/Friend]

Done.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Let's go.

[Interviewer/Host]

Who's more fun, Elle woods or Glinda?

[Casey]

Glinda for sure. Unless you want to cast me as Elwoods. I just think Glinda's, like, so fun. She's funny.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Yeah, she's funny.

[Casey]

But I resonate with Elle woods more. Belle's had enough of me today.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

No, I want to keep building on this enthusiasm.

[Casey]

Yeah, I said let me dress, girly.

[Interviewer/Host]

Val, who's your favorite character so far this year?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I like Maleficent. I like that guy.

[Casey]

I knew that's what you were gonna say.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

What about you?

[Casey]

This one.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

How was the shoot?

[Casey]

Good. I'm really antsy.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I can see Val.

[Interviewer/Host]

Definitely Group seven.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

What the fuck is Group seven?

[Casey]

I feel like, it's kind of more group six.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Who's group six? What's group seven? What is that?

[Casey]

Different groups, you get assigned where just like themes.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

So you're not group seven.

[Casey]

The fact he doesn't know who means.

[Roommate/Friend]

You'Re not in group seven.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Where is this from? What is this a reference from?

[Casey]

Like, you know, it's just like life. Like when you're born, you get a group.

[Interviewer/Host]

There's seven groups, are there? Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

What are the seven groups?

[Interviewer/Host]

You're not in group seven.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I'm in group one.

[Casey]

You really give me group six vibes though.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Group six. I'm group one.

[Casey]

Hit, hit, hit.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I look silly doing like that.

[Casey]

Okay, so it's not. No, no, no, no.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

It's an ego cleanse.

[Casey]

They say white boy buggy.

[Interviewer/Host]

Glinda busting down.

[Casey]

Glinda doesn't know how to bust down. Apparently the turn is what I'm most nervous for. Especially when we get to that part of the routine. My whole body's like, numb, but I'll have so much adrenaline and it'll be fine too.

[Interviewer/Host]

Wait, why is it numb?

[Casey]

Cuz I'm tired. I'm tired and I want to lay down and take a nap. And then big trick land. And now I'm realizing my hair might do that. So I'm going to have to go. So we're going to have to hairspray this hair a lot.

[Interviewer/Host]

How many toss tosses do you think you're going to have today?

[Casey]

Well, we do 1, 2, 3. I would say 3 to 5 toss tosses are coming.

[Interviewer/Host]

Just in the dance.

[Casey]

Just in the dance.

[Interviewer/Host]

Are you going to do it like tossing today?

[Casey]

100. More than 100 all day. Just wear the shirt.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

The other one is cool. This one supports my lines because, you know.

[Casey]

Yeah, let's do the shirt. Rock and roll night. We can have your best moment.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

All about the guns out.

[Roommate/Friend]

Wow. Yeah.

[Casey]

Om J. Andy. I'm freaking out. This is amazing. You look fantastic. Thank you.

[Roommate/Friend]

Wow.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Thank you.

[Casey]

This is everything. Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

It's actually pretty comfy.

[Casey]

And you like ours or what?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I should have said something.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Yeah.

[Casey]

Thanks a lot. Yeah, that's very Glinda. It's very pretty.

[Fan/Observer]

I don't think I told you I had chills watching your dance.

[Casey]

Oh, seriously insane. You flying from the skies, everything.

[Fan/Observer]

And I feel like you're living the Broadway fantasy. Like if I'm doing Defying gravity, put me in a like you better. It's amazing. It's so good. You're dancing like them.

[Interviewer/Host]

So what was that?

[Fan/Observer]

Fans don't know about Val's White Boy Boogie.

[Casey]

He had a song called White Boy Boogie.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Here we go.

[Fan/Observer]

Wait, Val, come here. Here, come here, come here. Also, your guy liner looks sexy. My guy looks really good.

[Casey]

This wasn't my idea.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

There's no shame here, baby. There's only growth.

[Interviewer/Host]

Do it.

[Casey]

I'm not sure about all this. No, just Val's face was cracking me up. You're supposed to look at me. I think, oh, no, no, no. She's staring. We should do this picture. The. The poster where they're, like, reaching at each other. I don't think anyone's gonna understand what we're doing. I understand, though, you know? How do you guys feel? How did it look?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I didn't have a chance to, like, really watch it, but it felt good. Came through it, and, like, it looked good.

[Roommate/Friend]

Okay, good.

[Casey]

How did the toss feel? It looks like they got you high. Well, they got me higher than usual, so I was kind of like, woo.

[Roommate/Friend]

And then.

[Casey]

But now be prepared. Okay, good. I mean, the look is just absolutely gorgeous. I'm gonna walk slower in the beginning.

[Roommate/Friend]

Yeah, you get there.

[Casey]

Which is why I wasn't walking on that first part anymore, to give myself more time. But now they want me to walk, so I'll just walk.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Well, they want you to just slide, and then you could take your time. Well, you want to make the divide, Glinda, slide to the left.

[Casey]

Watch this. Val, say blonde.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Blonde. Blonde.

[Casey]

He was like, blonde. I'm like, blonde. You got a nuncier. She was deliberately leave her there on purpose when you walk down to the benches. Yeah.

[Fan/Observer]

Okay.

[Casey]

I was like, are we in a fight?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I'm not gonna do it.

[Casey]

No, no.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Because I don't think it reads. I think it's just.

[Casey]

Yeah, I was like, don't be for that. Almost went over your head.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Don't worry about it. I'll grab you.

[Interviewer/Host]

I'll.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I won't let you fall. It's less about how you land and how we recover on the top. So you're. The flight was amazing. Yes. And again, what made that acceptable was the cleanliness of the pot. That was awesome, that kick.

[Casey]

My arms are too far out there, and I have to hold my arms in place for that. Damn arms.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Hey, you smashed that.

[Casey]

I'm gonna be more Galinda in the.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Voiceover, and I'm gonna be more alcohol.

[Interviewer/Host]

What does that mean?

[Casey]

Because I'm just smiling and staring in the corner right now. Waste of time. We only got minute 30 up there. I need to be more like, just something glinda. Okay, question for this.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Yes.

[Casey]

I thought I could add something, but I didn't want to be crazy. Yeah, but you know how Glenda goes, like, a lot. Yeah. The cube of the art.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

100%.

[Casey]

Add it. Yeah. Okay, then we need to practice so I don't get frazzled. Val stays gelling. If you can't find Val. He's putting more challenges there.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

A lot of hair. Let me jump my hair over the.

[Casey]

Fact he's not joking. I've got a lot of. But, but, but. Did you go yet? We're the end. I knew with a bang, as they say.

[Fan/Observer]

I was ecstatic watching you. You really embody her so well. I can tell you watched the movie and you studied.

[Casey]

I tried. It's hard to be as good as Ms. Oriana. Wow, look at Elaine. Look at Elain freaking out. That's the coolest thing I've ever seen. Sorry. Where is Belle?

[Fan/Observer]

Probably putting on more guy liner.

[Casey]

Are they doing one elimination tonight or two?

[Fan/Observer]

I think they're doing one because there's.

[Casey]

Nine boxes on the floor for next week.

[Fan/Observer]

But actually, no, they would have told us. There's.

[Casey]

I noticed that yesterday. Yeah.

[Fan/Observer]

One of us got to go.

[Casey]

Oh, he. Somebody. Somebody, Somebody, somebody.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

How you doing?

[Casey]

I'm good. How are you?

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Thank you.

[Fan/Observer]

One of us has to change. It's not gonna be me. I hate this, like, waiting this bitch up till the live show. Just, like, after you've done your dress.

[Casey]

And then you just have to, like.

[Fan/Observer]

Wait around, which is.

[Casey]

Actually, I'm happier we're going earlier because, like, going last is fun, but no, I hate. Then you wait, and then I feel like I almost mess myself up more because then I'm, like, sitting there for two hours.

[Fan/Observer]

Like, you know, I feel like first quarter to, like, third quarter is the spot. Like, not first, not last.

[Roommate/Friend]

Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Anywhere in between is nice.

[Casey]

Tyler, have an idea. Have you heard of White Wang Boogie by Valentine Turkom?

[Interviewer/Host]

I saw it last night for the first time.

[Casey]

So we're gonna recreate our own music video to it. Can you film it for us?

[Interviewer/Host]

Yeah, 100%.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Okay, tell me when you're ready.

[Casey]

Ready.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Dancing jazz.

[Casey]

Wait, I forgot. Okay, one more time.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Bouncing Jazz with her partner, Bounce up. It's Alex Earl.

[Casey]

So I have more time there.

[Roommate/Friend]

Right?

[Casey]

Your voice, I feel like it really needs to stick it like you dropped me. I'm not ready for the memes of that. Should I comment on your life? Split those legs. Smash. Except not that N face. You see how cute this outfit is? That is so cute. Oh, you're going shirtless. Alphabet.

[Roommate/Friend]

You look great.

[Interviewer/Host]

We love that.

[Casey]

It's cute. Number two.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

I might wear the shirt.

[Casey]

This is nice. Yeah, you should do it. Grunge Alphaba.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Stay less girls.

[Casey]

Did you guys. Did you guys peep his green guy liner? I love the green. Good luck, you guys.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Is this a wild choice for me to be a naked alpha?

[Casey]

Kind of.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

We'll try it on stick. Cause I definitely don't want you to fucking.

[Casey]

Baby.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Go eat it.

[Casey]

Hey, man. How are you?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

So good to see you.

[Casey]

Oh, man.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Did she make a photo with you?

[Casey]

Is that all right? Thank you so much.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

That was very nice.

[Casey]

Hi, I'm Casey. Sorry, all my roommates from school. Where do you guys go? Ut fun. Oh, my gosh.

[Roommate/Friend]

I'm jealous.

[Casey]

Yeah. This our senior year. Just have it up. Literally do everything. Say yes to everything. It goes by so fast.

[Interviewer/Host]

45 seconds. Thank you very much.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

Let's go.

[Roommate/Friend]

America.

[Fan/Observer]

Love the arms.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

Thank you, Dancing with the Stars fans. We're here live right now.

[Interviewer/Host]

Overall, how was the night?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

It was good. It was great.

[Casey]

My feet are killing me. That never happens. Oh, no. Good thing I brought sweatpants for dinner. Yay. Hi.

[Roommate/Friend]

Hello.

[Casey]

Omg.

[Roommate/Friend]

Omg.

[Casey]

I can't get up. Let's celebrate. Have you guys been drinking? Yes, just a little bit. I have tequila. I have eggs from this morning. Hope you guys have made yourself at home. All right, Glinda is out. Glinda is done. Glinda is going to bed and eating some food. And we will see you next week. Oh, my God. It's stuck. Here.

[Roommate/Friend]

Wait.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

There's about 10 seconds left on the clock.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

The Instacart shopper has to nail this handoff. He's flying down the sidewalk.

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

He's looking for the receiver. Lining up the pass. And he did it. Game day is safe.

[Casey]

Wait, dad, did you forget Dib?

[Valentich Makowski (Val)]

And we're back.

[Sponsor/Announcer]

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[Casey]

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