Were you surprised by Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko’s samba score?

Gleb Savchenko shared his reaction to Hilaria Baldwin’s 22/30 score

Week 3 Samba

Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko performed a Samba to “Shake it to the Max” on Dancing with the Stars‘ TikTok Night.

It was their most energetic routine yet, with Hilaria bringing life to every step.

The judges combined to award them 22 out of 30 points, their highest score of the season, but Gleb wasn’t entirely satisfied with the result.

Score Remains Hopeful

Gleb openly admitted that he expected a better score for this dance.

“You executed every move perfectly, but I’m not happy with the score,” he told Hilaria.

Nevertheless, he considered the first ‘8’ from Derek Hough a big sign of victory.

It was the biggest compliment he’d received from the top judge.

Derek’s First 8

Gleb’s first ‘8’ from Derek Hough was special for Gleb.

Derek’s opinion is highly regarded in professional terms, so this score was a major achievement for both.

Gleb said it shows that their hard work and Hilaria’s dedication are truly paying off.

“Hilaria is a studio superhero,” Gleb added proudly.

Bruno and Carrie Ann’s Comments

Bruno Tonioli praised the entire material, saying Hilaria captured every beat with clinical precision.

However, he mentioned a slight lack of bounce.

Carrie Ann Inaba called Hilaria a “sensational dancer” but noted a slight “off” in her musicality.

Hilaria became emotional and expressed how much heart she puts into her dancing.

Family Encouragement

Hilaria’s husband, Alec Baldwin, their seven children, Kris Jenner, and Gleb’s season 31 partner, Shangela, were present in the studio.

Hilaria said this support gives her the strength to move forward.

“The purpose of dance is not only to bring us joy, but also to entertain people,” they said.

The Journey Ahead

Despite a score of 22/30, fans voted them in and kept them afloat.

Hilaria and Gleb are now confidently preparing for next week.

They wish their next number would be so powerful that it would capture the judges’ attention.