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Maura Higgins Tops DWTS US with Season's Highest Score
On Tuesday, Maura Higgins and partner Mark Ballas topped the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard during Mariah Carey Night, earning 25 points and the season's first 9 for their waltz to "If It's Over."
Mariah Carey provided a video message honoring the evening as 12 remaining couples performed routines to the artist's discography, celebrating her iconic hits throughout the competition.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba said the performance "transported" her "to another world," while Bruno Tonioli praised Higgins' "royal poise" and Derek Hough called it "pure ballroom dancing."
Ciara Miller and partner Brandon Armstrong were eliminated after receiving the lowest combined judges' scores and viewer votes for their jazz routine to "Emotions."
The competition returns next Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a Super Bowl-themed episode featuring new routines inspired by halftime performances.