The days preceding the fifth episode of "Dancing with the Stars" must have been a real challenge for the contestants of the show – celebrities and pros alike. Having been assigned a different partner for the Switch-Up meant adjusting to their new dance partner's moves. And this goes with the conflict of trying to do well while still thinking of their original partner's standing in the game. Nonetheless, it's a non-elimination round so no one got booted out, and it was an exciting evening altogether.
During rehearsal week, Sadie Robertson took her temporary partner Derek Hough to their farm in Louisiana to do some ATV driving and skeet shooting. The bonding must have worked because they did an enjoyable and fun Charleston number, which the judges and audience enjoyed. The pair topped the chart this week with a score of 36 out of 40.
Apart from rehearsals, the 17-year old reality TV star also took the time at home to unwind and relax, spending the days with her family and friends as well as doing things she enjoys, such as target practice. She was also at home when her brother John Luke and her best friend Mary Kate McEacharn got engaged.
Next week, it's back-to-normal for Robertson and the rest of the cast, as the celebrities are once again matched with their original partners.
About "DWTS" week 6, Mark Ballas, Robertson's original partner, told The Hollywood Reporter, "[Sadie] has the rumba. It's her first slow dance. It's a sensual, sassy dance and we'll be bringing out that side and really working on timing. It will be age appropriate; it will be beautiful. We're going to go for more beauty and a heartfelt warming performance."
Hopefully, the judges will be more generous with the scores next week. The numbers were quite low in Week 5: Alfonso and Cheryl got 34; Lea and Valentin also received 34; Janel and Artem were given 33; Bethany and Mark, 32; Antonio and Allison, 28; Jonathan and Peta, 24; Tommy and Emma, 23; and Michael and Witney, 20.
"Dancing with the Stars" airs every Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC.
