Dancing With The Stars Recap: Which Couple Got The Boot On Bond Night?

Fourteen Dancing With the Stars duos got shaken, stirred and then some on Monday as they performed to memorable songs from the James Bond film franchise.

The evening's theme could just as easily have been Rumba Night, though, with more than half of the remaining competitors performing in that style. Eight, to be exact: Selma Blair, Charli D'Amelio, Jessie James Decker, Daniel Durant, Vinny Guadagnino, Cheryl Ladd, Shangela and Jordin Sparks.

Joseph Baena wasn't among those attempting the rumba this week — he was tasked with an Argentine tango instead — but he was still up against the challenge of dancing with an understudy, as Alexis Warr once again filled in for COVID-afflicted Daniella Karagach.

Who earned the highest Bond Night score? And which couple became the third to leave the competition? Keep scrolling for our recap of Monday's performances and results, then drop a comment with your thoughts!

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Billie Eilish's "No Time to Die")

In her pre-performance package, Charli worried that she wouldn't be able to sell this style's necessary sexiness — and for about two-thirds of the routine, she was sorta right. Until that final sequence when Charli swapped her and Mark's drinks, her eye contact with her partner felt a little flat and uncomfortable, but she did redeem her commitment to the character toward the end of the number.

JUDGES' SCORE: 33 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Tango (to Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name")

On the technical front, Trevor's attempt at the tango wasn't quite as impressive as last week's stunning rumba, largely due to his questionable execution of proper tango hold. But the chemistry, folks. The chemistry! It can't be denied, and yet I thank Alfonso Ribeiro for not asking any cringey questions about it in the Skybox.

JUDGES' SCORE: 27 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Garbage's "The World Is Not Enough")

Because the rumba and its corresponding music don't have the same beats and cues that have been helping Daniel get a handle on choreography, he feared this style a bit — but it was unwarranted! Though I wish Daniel and Britt had come down those stairs at some point — the routine felt a little restricted at the top of that platform — Daniel's performance was strong and self-assured, leading Britt beautifully.

JUDGES' SCORE: 31 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Gladys Knight's "Licence to Kill")

I hope Jordin is afforded the time in this competition to fully come into her own: This rumba was appropriately sexy and well-danced, but thus far in Season 31, there's just been a little oomph missing from her performances. Here's hoping she gets the opportunity to find it.

JUDGES' SCORE: 29 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Sheena Easton's "For Your Eyes Only")

Attempting a live performance in a blindfold would be daunting for any contestant; Selma's ability to maintain confidence and strong footwork while unable to see anything — Sasha blindfolded her to help quell sensory overload issues — was quite remarkable. Plus, the mutual trust and chemistry between Sasha and Selma is lovely and moving to behold.

JUDGES' SCORE: 28 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Tango (to David Arnold and Nicholas Dodd's "The Name's Bond... James Bond")

Perhaps I'm just looking for something that isn't really there, but Wayne's recurring knee pain seems to be giving him the tiiiiniest smidge of uncertainty in his routines, as though he's anticipating some discomfort. That aside, though, his mastery of choreography remains some of the best in the competition, this tango included.

JUDGES' SCORE: 33 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Tom Jones' "Thunderball")

After a massive improvement from Week 1 to Week 2, Vinny backslid a smidge in Week 3. Fortunately, this rumba wasn't anywhere near as sloppy as his premiere night salsa, but it did lack some crucial nuances — fluid hips, lyrical wrists — that would have made it excellent.

JUDGES' SCORE: 23 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Argentine Tango (to Jack White and Alicia Keys' "Another Way to Die")

After kicking off with one heck of a lift sequence, Heidi's energy seemed to flag just a bit as the number wore on — though, to her credit, that was likely because she was completely committed to the Argentine tango's intricate footwork. The sharp flicks were absolutely there, as was a compelling, confident attitude in her body language and facial expressions.

JUDGES' SCORE: 32 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Tina Turner's "Goldeneye")

Allow me to repeat the reaction I had to Trevor and Emma's rumba last week: Daaaaayum. Thus far, Shangela's performances have been bouncy and fun, and it was terrific to watch her embrace her sensual side for this routine. Plus, the Drag Race alum deserves a lot of kudos for bringing such femininity and grace to her movements; we're reminded in Shangela and Gleb's weekly rehearsal packages that these are two men dancing, but in the ballroom, Shangela is effortlessly, gorgeously delicate.

JUDGES' SCORE: 30 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Shirley Bassey's "Goldfinger")

It was clearly disappointing enough for Jessie that her rumba wasn't up to snuff; did hair and makeup really have to do her dirty like that, too? I love a good Bond homage, but surely the tribute to Shirley Eaton's character could have happened without painting Jessie gold, too.

JUDGES' SCORE: 26 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Argentine Tango (to Sam Smith's "Writing's on the Wall")

Nothing but respect for Alexis, who's fresh off a So You Think You Can Dance victory and is now tasked with replacing Dancing's reigning champion; she's doing a lovely job! That said, I'd love to see what Joseph can do once reunited with his absolute force of a partner. This Argentine tango was suave and wonderfully sensitive, and I continue to hope Joseph is given the time to realize his massive potential.

JUDGES' SCORE: 29 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Cha-Cha (to Madonna's "Die Another Day")

In an episode with eight rumbas, surely we could have squeezed in a ninth for Gabby, who I would have loved to see attack the sexuality and slow flow of that style; after so many sultry ballads, Madonna's "Die Another Day" was a jarring shift that felt ill-suited to a cha-cha. None of that's a knock on Gabby's talent, though: Regardless of the style, her legs remain divine.

JUDGES' SCORE: 33 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Samba (to Thomas Newman and Tambuco's "Los Muertos Vivos Estan")

After two pleasantly surprising weeks on the dance floor, this was the first time Sam seemed genuinely nervous out there. His samba got off to a strong start, but the deeper he got into the routine, the more his hips and feet seemed to stiffen.

JUDGES' SCORE: 25 out of 40

DANCE STYLE: Rumba (to Shirley Bassey's "Diamonds Are Forever")

Louis killed a lot of time at the top of this number by keeping Cheryl seated. But it was a delight to see that once she stood up and got into the meat of the choreography, she did a lovely job, improving hugely on her confidence and footwork from the previous week. What a shame that we won't get to see more of what she can do.

JUDGES' SCORE: 24 out of 40