Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas on DWTS Wicked Night Performance and Jon M. Chu's Praise

Wicked Night Performance & High Scores

• 💡 Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas achieved an impressive three 10s and one 9 for their "Wicked Night" quickstep on Dancing with the Stars.
• 👏 Whitney expressed immense gratitude and feeling overwhelmed by the high scores received for their hard work.

Technical Dance Challenges

• 🧠 Whitney admitted to being most nervous about this specific dance due to its highly technical nature and numerous intricate steps.
• 🎯 She focused on remembering all the different steps while also trying to infuse her personality into the performance.

Jon M. Chu's Involvement

• 🎬 The presence of Jon M. Chu, the director of 'Wicked,' as a judge significantly increased Whitney's anxiety and desire to impress him.
• ✅ Jon M. Chu later praised their performance, stating they "destroyed it" and highlighting their precision.
• 💬 The interviewer revealed her past connection with Jon M. Chu as old college friends from USC.

Performance Nerves & Rewards

• ⚠️ Whitney consistently experiences extreme anxiety and nervousness before every performance, despite appearing composed on stage.
• ✨ She finds the completion of each dance incredibly rewarding, feeling a sense of accomplishment and gratitude.

Family Support & Future Hints

• 💚 Whitney's husband, Conner, showed his support by painting himself green for the "Wicked" theme.
• 🤫 Whitney hinted at "more green" for the upcoming week, teasing future performance elements.