Chris Jericho and his partner Cheryl Burke danced the Viennese Waltz to the sound of “America the Beautiful” by Katherine Lee Bates at the Dancing With The Stars Season 12 week 5 dedicated to the US of A and patriotism on Monday (April 18)- watch video below.

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Chris is awesome! He is so funny. The wrestler was determined to show Len Goodman that he improved his technique in order to get more than a disappointing “7”. Chris wants an “8” and to be considered a contender in this competition.

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Bruno said it was graceful, strong, elegant and wonderful. Carrie Ann Inaba said they have been underestimating Chris’ value as a dancer and proclaimed he was a contender. Len Goodman asked Chris to work on his foot and told him he would give him an “8” when he deserves it. And he definitely did!

Score: 26 (9+8+9)

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