[s31e5] Stars' Stories Week: Most Memorable Year -

moved everyone to tears with a Contemporary piece exploring her struggle with anxiety, featuring Mark Ballas as the physical embodiment of her mental health journey.

Tears, Triumphs, and a Heartfelt Farewell: DWTS Season 31 "Most Memorable Year" Recap [S31E5] Stars' Stories Week: Most Memorable Year

delivered a powerful performance honoring his first film role in CODA , featuring his interpreter signing alongside the music. moved everyone to tears with a Contemporary piece

Beyond the emotional exits, the competition reached new heights with the first 10s of the season being handed out. Dance Style Contemporary "When the Party's Over" 39/40 Wayne Brady & Witney Carson "Beautiful" 37/40 Gabby Windey & Val Chmerkovskiy "If the World Should Ever Stop" 36/40 Heidi D’Amelio & Artem Chigvintsev "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" 36/40 Joseph Baena & Daniella Karagach 34/40 Daniel Durant & Britt Stewart Contemporary "Both Sides Now" 34/40 Jordin Sparks & Brandon Armstrong "Let's Get Married" 33/40 Shangela & Gleb Savchenko "Roar (Acoustic)" 32/40 Trevor Donovan & Emma Slater "Viva La Vida" 32/40 Jessie James Decker & Alan Bersten "Blue Jeans" 29/40 Vinny Guadagnino & Koko Iwasaki 32/40 Key Stories of the Night Dance Style Contemporary "When the Party's Over" 39/40

The ballroom was an emotional rollercoaster this week as Dancing with the Stars Season 31, Episode 5 kicked off "Stars' Stories Week" with the fan-favorite . While the night featured breathtaking technique and the first perfect scores of the season, it was defined by a truly bittersweet goodbye. The Night’s Deepest Loss: Selma Blair’s Exit