Mauricio Umansky and his professional partner Emma Slater were eliminated on Tuesday during Monster Night on Dancing With The Stars on ABC.
The 53-year-old estranged husband of reality star Kyle Richards, 54, and Emma, 34, were sent home at the end of the two-hour, Halloween-themed episode on ABC.
Mauricio and Emma hugged when he heard the news that they had received the lowest combined judges and viewers scores after recently insisting they are not dating after being photographed holding hands after a dinner outing.
Show host Alfonso Ribeiro, 52, asked Mauricio what the competition has meant to him.
‘It’s been amazing,’ Mauricio said. ‘It’s been so much fun. It’s been an incredible journey. It’s something that I would have never done in my life. I had an opportunity to experience something extraordinary and it was just a beautiful, beautiful journey.’
Last dance: Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater hugged each other after being eliminated on Tuesday’s episode of Dancing With The Stars as co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough looked on at the end of the Monster Night episode
Co-host Julianne Hough, 35, then asked him what it meant to be working beside Emma and what their partnership meant to him.
‘It’s been amazing,’ Emma said. ‘It’s been just a true blessing at a time where I feel like it really meant a lot to us. You are amazing.’
Mauricio and Emma embraced as they became the sixth couple to be eliminated during season 32 of the ABC dancing competition show.
Earlier in the episode, Mauricio while dressed like a ghostly bloody matador danced a sexy Argentine tango with Emma.
Mauricio and Emma trained in New York because he said he had a work event.
‘I am determined to stay in this competition,’ Mauricio said.
Mauricio said he definitely believed in ghosts and shared a story about an encounter that happened to him in the Holmby Hills house that Michael Jackson died in when he was selling it.
‘I was the only one with keys and I closed everything, I triple-checked that I turned off the stereo system and I came back the next morning and sure enough the windows were opened and the stereo system was on,’ Mauricio said. ‘There was no question in my mind that Michael was there.’
Argentine tango: Earlier in the episode, Mauricio while dressed like a ghostly bloody matador danced a sexy Argentine tango with Emma
Sexy dance: Mauricio held Emma in his arms as he lifted her during their Argentine tango
Good effort: Alfonso asked the judges for their review of Mauricio and Emma’s performance
The judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, guest judge Niecy Nash and Bruno Tonioli also got dressed up for the Monster Night episode that aired on Halloween
Ghost story: Mauricio said he definitely believed in ghosts and shared a story about an encounter that happened to him in the Holmby Hills house that Michael Jackson died in when he was selling it, shown in June 2009 shortly after the singer’s death
Pop superstar: Michael Jackson, shown performing in November 1988 in California, died in June 2009 in Los Angeles
During rehearsal, Mauricio commented that Emma looked sexy and he looked strong.
‘I am working extra hard this week because I want to prove to the judges and everyone that I am a serious contender,’ Mauricio said.
‘I’m going to tell you this, you definitely manhandled this woman,’ said guest judge Niecy Nash, 53. ‘You said something in the package that Emma looked sexy and you looked strong and you did not lie.’
The judges gave them a score of 31 points out of 40.
Singer Jason Mraz, 46, and his partner Daniella Karagach were the first couple to perform and they danced dressed like a pair of scary mummy zombies. They danced a contemporary routine moving as if they were fighting for survival. Jason did his first lift of Daniella and spun her over his shoulder.
‘So haunting,’ Bruno Tonioli, 67, said. ‘You could really feel the torment of the creatures trying to get release from the curse. It was like a mini Gothic drama.’
The judges gave them a score of 36 out of 40.
How I Met Your Mother actress Alyson Hannigan, 49, danced a ghoulish Paso doble with her partner Sasha Farber dressed as vampires.
First up: Singer Jason Mraz, 46, and his partner Daniella Karagach were the first couple to perform and they danced dressed like a pair of scary mummy zombies
Vampires dancing: How I Met Your Mother actress Alyson Hannigan, 49, danced a ghoulish Paso doble with her partner Sasha Farber dressed as vampires
‘That was a Paso with a bite!’ Bruno said.
The judges gave them a 29 out of 40. Alyson was excited to receive her first 8 of the season.
Marvel Studios star Xochitl Gomez, 17, danced a Contemporary routine as the undead with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy. The two danced against a backdrop of an alter lined with candles as Val twirled Xochitl across the dance floor.
Xochtil appeared to suffer an injury after the dance ended, but later said she was okay.
‘You send shivers down my spine every time you perform, it’s so captivating,’ Derek Hough, 38, said.
‘You are so captivating,’ Niecy said.
The judges gave them a 37 out of 40.
Harry Jowsey, 26, said he was devastated by the comments he read about his dancing online. He told partner Rylee Arnold that he really wanted stay in the competition and would work hard to improve.
For his ‘alien’ Argentine tango, he was painted blue and came out of a scary corn field performing to The Weeknd’s song Blinding Lights.
Undead dance: Marvel Studios star Xochitl Gomez, 17, danced a Contemporary routine as the undead with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy
Argentine tango: Harry Jowsey after being devastated by online comments about his wooden performances danced an Argentine tango with Rylee Arnold
‘Let auntie tell you something baby, not everyone is going to like you, but I like you,’ Niecy said. ‘And I thought you moved around this floor beautifully.’
‘Invasion of the body beautiful,’ Bruno said. ‘That went well.’
The judges gave them a 28 out of 40.
Brady Bunch star Barry Williams, 68, danced a Viennese waltz with Peta Murgatroyd dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. The crowd gave them a standing ovation.
‘Let me say I loved you tonight,’ Niecy said.
The judges gave them a 31 out of 40.
Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, 38, and Pasha Pashkov danced a technically accurate Argentine tango. Ariana said she was excited because Halloween was like her Christmas. Ariana wore her hair like an alien bride of Frankenstein for the sexy dance.
‘Baby girl, that was amazing,’ Niecy said.
TV star: Brady Bunch star Barry Williams, 68, danced a Viennese waltz with Peta Murgatroyd dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
Tango time: Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, 38, and Pasha Pashkov danced a technically accurate Argentine tango
Strong form: Ariana continued to show strong form as she stayed in the competition
‘Terrific, thrilling and so, so hot,’ Bruno said.
‘I think you have what it takes to win it,’ Carrie Ann Inaba, 55, told Ariana.
The judges gave them a score of 37 out of 40. Ariana jumped up and down when she got the high scores.
Social-media star Lele Pons, 27, danced the Paso doble dressed like Wednesday Addams with Brandon Armstrong.
Lele shared in rehearsal that she once had a crazy Halloween party where 350 showed up and Diplo even DJed for the party arriving in a private jet.
‘The cops came and they stayed,’ Lele said.
‘We love your power and attack and you always perform at a 10,’ Derek said.
The judges gave them a 33 out of 40. Lele was excited that Bruno gave them a 9.
The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson, 27, danced the Jive with Artem Chigvintsev dressed as a skeleton. Charity was determined in rehearsal and said she was aiming for all 10s across the board. The crowd gave them a standing ovation.
High praise: Carrie Ann told Ariana that she could win the season
Wednesday style: Social-media star Lele Pons, 27, danced the Paso doble dressed like Wednesday Addams with Brandon Armstrong
Dancing skeletons: The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson, 27, danced the Jive with Artem Chigvintsev dressed as a skeleton
Group dance: The remaining contestants competed in the Dance Monster-Thon for extra points
The winners: Xochitl and Val celebrated after winning the Dance Monster-Thon
‘Overall that was fantastic,’ Derek said.
‘I think it was deliciously spooky fun,’ Bruno said. ‘It really was a Halloween treat.’
The judges gave them a 35 out of 40.
The couples then competed in the Dance Monster-Thon to earn bonus points from the judges. Each of the dancers competed on the floor at the same time and had to leave the floor when they were tapped on the shoulder. The couples danced the hustle first.
Barry and Peta got removed first. Harry and Rylee were the next ones the judges voted to be removed and then Mauricio and Emma were the next to go. Alyson and Sasha went next. Then Charity and Artem were voted off. Jason and Danielle went off next followed by Lele and Brandon. Ariana was voted off and the winner of the monsterthon was Xochitl and Val, who received five extra points added to their score.
The judges also got into the Monster Night theme by dressing up in scary Halloween costumes.
Dancing With The Stars will return next Tuesday on ABC