Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach’s Halloween Night Scores & Fan Reactions
It’s been a scary week for reality TV star Dylan Efron because, as he prepared for Halloween Night in Week 7 of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, he endured an injury that left him with a broken nose. Despite this, Efron pushed on, and on Show Day on October 28, he did not disappoint!
Dylan Efron’s Halloween Night Performance & Scores
Efron and his professional dance partner Daniella Karagach performed a Viennese Waltz to “Can’t Help Falling In Love (DARK)” by Tommee Profitt and Brooke. The judges on the night were Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and special guest judge Cheryl Burke.
They looked incredible, and the judges were impressed, scoring them 35 out of 40. However, fans were really disappointed that Burke scored Efron an 8, and the comments reflect this.
After Efron’s performance, the official “Dancing with the Stars” account posted photos on Instagram. The post gave fans a glimpse at “The Traitor” winner’s outfit, makeup, and impressive dance moves. Fans flooded the comment section with their thoughts, praising Efron and revealing if they thought the judges got it right with their scores.
“QUEEN DANI JUST PROVED SHE DOESN’T NEED A CONTEMPORARY ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT,” a fan reacted. “DANIELLA KARAGACH YOUR HALLOWEEN CHOREOGRAPHY REMAINS UNDEFEATE,” another fan wrote.
Other reactions include, “Soo good!! Better not get any 8’s,” “Blew everyone away so hard that the camera man tripped,” “Dylan’s improvement is insane,” and “I’m screaming.”
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach Win Over Fans
Fans had been looking forward to this performance and were even more impressed because Efron was able to push through the pain of a broken nose to deliver an unforgettable waltz. Ahead of Show Day, Karagach posted a video on Instagram showing herself and Efron getting ready for camera blocking. They looked so good in rehearsals that fans had a good feeling that an impressive show was on the way.
Comments on the post include “Can’t wait! Your Halloween choreo is always legendary!!,” “Oh I can’t not wait to see your Halloween dance so glad you made it to this round!,” and “Try not break my fav boy lol just kidding cant wait.”
Fellow celebrity competitor Danielle Fishel reacted to the post with support. “Can’t wait to scream cry at your and @dylanefron’s dance,” she wrote.
There is no denying Efron is a naturally talented performer, and he has been putting on a great show, but fans also praised Karagach for her Halloween choreography. “Can’t wait to see your choreography!!!! hands down, without taking away from the talent of all the pros BUT you are the bestttttt hands down!!!!!!!!!!!” an excited fan shared.
Lions’ Brian Branch Makes Promise Following Return From Suspension
Defensive back Brian Branch already plays with a chip on his shoulder for the Detroit Lions. In fact, he plays with a chip so big, it’s so easy to notice while watching the Lions defense.
But following his return from a one-game suspension Tuesday, Branch told the team’s official website that he will a man even more driven.
Branch also added he will bring that extra drive while never again doing what he did to get suspended.
“A lot of motivation,” Branch said of facing the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, via Detroitlions.com’s Tim Twentyman. “It’s another chip on my shoulder they just added.
“I do want to apologize for what I did, that’s something I don’t condone, and will never happen again, but (the suspension) definitely added another chip to my shoulder.”
Branch served a one-game suspension for a postgame incident that occurred against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. The Lions defensive back punched Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after not accepting a postgame handshake from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Branch sat out the Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions then had a bye in Week 8.
Lions’ Brian Branch Admits Mistake, Now ‘Moving Forward’
Anybody who plays will tell fans that football is an emotional game. But a lot of the game is about harnessing that emotion and channeling it in the correct manner.
Branch failed to do that after the final whistle against the Chiefs. On Tuesday, he addressed the adjustments he plans to make to avoid committing that mistake again.
“Not playing with too much emotions,” Branch told reporters, via ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. “I feel like I get caught playing with too much emotions, and it brings me to that.
“Now, I still play with the fire just in between the whistle and shoot, now we’re going on a playoff run, so it ain’t none of that.”
The Lions defense turned in an impressive outing without Branch in Week 7. The team held the high-flying Buccaneers to just nine points.
But the Lions don’t want to play anymore games without Branch this season. That’s especially the case with the other injuries the team is currently dealing with in the secondary.
Branch is one of the most versatile defensive backs in the entire NFL.
This season, Branch has 33 combined tackles, including four tackles for loss and five pass defenses. Last year, he posted 109 combined tackles, eight tackles for loss, 16 pass defenses and four interceptions.
Behind those numbers, Branch made his first Pro Bowl in 2024.
“I’m really excited to see how he takes the field on Sunday. It’s great to have him back,” Lions defensive assistant and safeties coach Jim O’Neil said Tuesday, via Twentyman. “He’s one of my all-time favorite people and all-time favorite players I ever coached. I love his competitive spirit. I’m excited to get him back out there.
“It’s scary. Scary because he’s clearly one of the best players at his position in the league.”
Branch Bringing Fresh Legs for Lions in Week 9
With the bye week now in the rear view mirror, the Lions have their eyes set on the top of the NFC North and the conference overall. And with their schedule, they will have an opportunity to make a move in the division and conference standings over the next several weeks.
Because of that, Branch’s suspension could become a blessing in disguise. The defensive back will return Sunday more rested and ready to roll for the second half of the campaign.
“It’s great. BB, he’s got two weeks off now, so he’s got fresh legs. He’s ready to go. A great little bye week in the middle and I’m excited,” Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson said, via Woodyard. “BB is one of those guys on our defense that is really the heart and soul and the tone setter so I can’t wait to have him back.”
The Lions will host the Vikings on November 2. Then, the Lions will have back-to-back road matchups with the two 2024 NFC finalists — the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.
After a showdown with the New York Giants on November 23, the Lions will end November with a rematch against the Green Bay Packers.
