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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro Ep 4 Recap

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Put on your dancing shoes because Matt Liguori and Sasha Joseph are here every week to break down Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro heats up as Matt and Sasha tackle episode 4, the much-anticipated Chemistry Week. With season 35 just around the corner, the duo breaks down all the electrifying dances, partner picks, and behind-the-scenes tension as the competition narrows from eight to six. Guest judge Jenna Johnson brings her expertise, offering balanced critiques and hands-on guidance that reshapes the trajectory for several contestants.

The conversation spotlights how pairing strategy and dancer compatibility play out, especially as the cast navigates Love Island-style partner selections. Matt and Sasha dig into the impact of the judges’ focus on “teachability,” not just pure dance skills, and consider how partnerships like Stephanie and Tristan face real challenges with chemistry, both on and off the dance floor. Listeners get to hear about the subtle moments and decisions that push some dancers ahead while putting others at risk, all wrapped up in candid behind-the-scenes stories and cast insights.

Highlights from this episode include:

• Jenna Johnson’s guest judging and her direct approach to chemistry, including her starring performance and advice for the dancers
• The effect of Love Island-inspired partner picking, resulting in Stephanie and Tristan’s tough pairing and the fallout that follows
• Group discussions around teachability versus dance prowess, especially with Alan and Nina’s critiques about performing with future celebrities
• Observations on how Eric seizes the spotlight, emerging as a new contender alongside Alan after a standout Argentine tango
• Insights into production choices, including the implications of eliminations, social dynamics, and speculation about future casting and the dance industry’s pressures

With Chemistry Week shaking up the competition and fan favorites facing elimination, which