Cristian was relaxing in his dressing room when Scooter knocked on his door, "Cristian Brand!" shouted Scooter, "Fifteen seconds til curtain Mr. Brand."

"Of course." Cristian replied, "But before we begin, how about a musical number!"

It is time to play dance music

It's time to dress in the light

It's time to shimmy and shake

On the most sensational

Inspirational

Dansensational

This is what we call LADUWS!

Cristian was coming in giving a group of kids in the audience high fives. "Time to go to the circus!" shouted Cristian, "And let's give a warm welcome to the one and only, Muppets."

One by one, The Muppets came and greeted everyone. Sweetums and Robin fed an elephant some popcorn, an apple, and some peanuts, Gonzo, Rizzo and Animal did their roller-skating stunt while juggling some Backstreet Boys CDS, and Miss Piggy did some karate tightrope walking. "The circus and The Muppets has come to LADUWS," shouted Cristian "It's the 56th anniversary of The Muppets and their going to kicks things off with The Greatest Show In Orlando. Let's kick off Cirque De Soleil Week with Amira and Josue's ballet to with The Police's Every Little Thing she does is magic, featuring Faith, Ginger, Nadine, Jessie and Dorothy."

From the curtain, all seven dancers came out wearing stunning brown magicians clothes.

Confession Cam

Amira

We chose to become magicians because Josue and Amira used to go to magic shows when we were dating.

Josue

So we decided to become magicians ourselves.

Faith

Every magician needs an assistant.

After Sweetums gave Lewis a push onto the stage, he did a silly pose, "Now let's hear from The Boys" Cristian shouted.

"Picking that song from The Police" Nick said, "That's a way to show off your magic. 8.9."

"Good job on the pirouettes and leaps" B-Rok, "But Lewis should be careful on his landing. 5."

"Those dresses are to die for" A. J said, "And Miss Piggy would look good in them. 6. 8"

"Amira and Josue" Howie D said, "You really showed off with your ballet routines. 7.2."

"And for the teamwork" Kevin said, "It's like Swan Lakes Danse Des Petits with six girls and a guy. 8.7."

"And now" Cristian announced, "Let's hear from our guest judge, Kermit The Frog."

"You girls really are magical," commented Kermit. "9.8."

"Thanks Kermit" commented Faith, Ginger, Nadine, Jessie and Dorothy, "Your the same too, in a weird and proud way."

After the current score to the previous score, they got a 305.

After Amira, Josue, Faith, Ginger, Nadine, Jessie, Dorothy, and Lewis walked offstage, Cristian came onstage, "We have a special treat for you folks." Cristian announced, "Gonzo The Great, The Reluctant Rizzo, The Amazing Animal and a bunch of kids from the upcoming show, 'DJ Rise's Soundbooth', Javion, Brayden, Brysen, Karla, and Bailee will perform a spectacular roller routine.

Onstage, Gonzo, Rizzo, Animal, Javion, Brayden, Brysen, Karla, and Bailee came in and skated like they've never skated before. After they finished, Cristian came onstage, "Well done, Kiddies."Cristian said, "Care to present the next dancer?"

The five of them nodded their heads and shouted, "Give a warm welcome for to Paislee and Remington's Jive to The Backstreet Boys' Let's Have a Party, featuring Blakely and Braxton!"

Onstage, Paislee, Remington, Blakely, and Braxton came onstage dressed as Chinese acrobats.

Confession Cam

Paislee

One time we were in a music video for a Chinese acrobatic dance troupe. Blakely was so fond of it that we had to do it.

Remington

We only did this to keep her mouth shut, for a Hargrave their way to out of control

Blakely

It's true, Lucille and I are always out of control, but we're not afraid to do the right thing.

When they ended the dance with some plate spinning with real plates, everyone cheered. "Okay!" shouted Cristian, "Give them The Rainbow Connection, Boys."

"Those cartwheels that Blakely did." started B-Rok, "Really starts off an acrobatic act. 10."

"The gong at the beginning was off timing." continued Howie D, "But those bounces after that really bring the show together, 9.1."

"'Having A Party' through Chinese acrobats." continued Nick, "That's how you bring the circus in a Dragon Style. 8.4."

"Those Chinese silk outfits really bring up the acrobats.," continued A. J. "Speaking of styles, I love how Blakely added those fake dragon scale gloves for her outfit. 9.4."

"Blakely and Paislee and Braxton and Remington." continued Kevin, "The two pairs putting it together with those somersaults and jumps, that's a 9.3."

"You really bring power in acrobats." the finished Kermit, "We had The Bouncing Borcellino Brothers perform before, but you really nailed that with that pyramid with spinning plates, 9."

Adding the current score to the previous, the got a 292.2.

"Now we heard of Pork Chop before." Remington replied, "But you should never let pigs perform acrobats, they could collapse in literally five seconds."

After they left, Cristian came onstage, "Let's give a big round a sound for The Rockers, Zion and Ryker's Jazz to Dream Street's It Happens Everytime."

Madilyn, Emilio, Zion, and Ryker came onstage dressed as daredevils.

Confession Cam

Jessie

I remember Dream Street making an appearance on Myla's Music Class last year. They were teaching the dance steps to It Happens Everytime as well."

Nadine

And all they did was surprise the children. Including Holden and Nella.

When they ended the dance with Madilyn, Ryker and Zion mourning Emilio's death, everyone cheered. "Okay boys!" shouted Cristian, "Tell us what you think of this little number."

"Madilyn, Emilio," started Howie D, "Your landing in the ending was really dramatic, and so I'm giving it a 6.1."

"I don't know about you guys," continued Nick, "I'm giving it a 7 for acting little bit more caring about one person."

"Those daredevil suits." A. J continued "Really brings out the purple and blue in you. I'm going for an 8."

"It is great that you pretended to mourn the loss of a loved one." continued Kevin, "But a too sad for the children, I got for a 5.5."

"Emilio," continued B-Rok, "What you did during that fake cannon stunt really blew our minds, but lacked safety precaution, 5.2."

"I'm with Brian on this," continued Kermit, "Without Sam the Eagle, we could lack education and get seriously injured. I say that's a 5."

Adding the current score to the previous score, they got a 267.3

"Speaking of Sam The Eagle." interrupted B-Rok as he pointed to the stern blue bird.

"Listen up everyone!" shouted Sam, "This is a reenactment of one of those deathtrap stunts The Muppets do, especially Mr. Gonzo. For your own safety, remain in your seats until we evacuate the dancers off the stage.

After The Rockers, Zion, and Ryker got offstage in confusion, Kermit shouted, "Okay folks." "Let's All Look At Some Footage, YAYYYYYY!"

XxoxX

Nick, B-Rok, Blakely, Braxton, and Ryker were at a circus at a high school "Nick, B-Rok, Blakely, Braxton, and Ryker here coming to you from Harriet Tubman High." Shouted Nick "The school is having a fundraiser circus to help raise money for the school's theater dept."

"Back in Angel Grove." Replied Blakely, "My dad is the vice principal and major circus fan. If your watching Daddy, this is for you."

Blakely came into the middle of the stage, did cartwheels and gymnastics and everyone cheered.

Later that night, they watched the firework finale, "The firework show has always been the circus fundraiser's attraction." Continued Braxton, "I've always loved watching them.

"Things get crazy after 9pm." Explained Ryker, "Especially with two of the wildest Backstreet Boys around."

To finish the filming, Nick and B-Rok did some guitar poses and the fans went crazy.

XxoxX

"You know fellas.," said Kermit to The Backstreet Boys, "You all have your own individual signs. Kevin and his responsibility, Howie D and his smile, B-Rok and his hair, AJ and his shades, and Nick and his eyes. So let's give a warm welcome to Matteo's soft freestyle to my song, 'It's Not Easy Bein Green, featuring Jessie and Sarai.

Matteo came out dressed as a fire dancer with Jessie and Sarai came in as Chinese acrobats. On her shoulder, Sarai got Robin in on the act and lifted him up with excitement.

Confession Cam

Matteo

Green has always been my favorite color. It's like totally reminds us all that the world has a lot of bogus shenanigans going on and we have to help it, man.

Jessie

Normally I'm a bit hot-tempered but I can't say no to the color green nor nature.

Sarai

The woods of Denver is where I got discovered for my dancing.

After they ended the dance with Matteo, Sarai, and Jessie bowing down, every cheered. Cristian came onstage and said, "Okay now." he shouted, "Boys, tell these eco-teens what you think of it."

"Matteo." started Howie D "You displayed the perfect brother/sister dance, 10."

"It is true that being green isn't easy." continued Nick as he took off his hat, "So I'm giving it a 10."

"I really like that display of green silk in those acrobatic clothes," continued A. J, "I say that's a 10."

"I really like that lift your sister did," continued Kevin "She really is a powerhouse in dancing, 10."

"I agree with you, Cous," continued B-Rok "Sarai displays inner and outer strength, 10."

"And Jessie," finished Kermit "The tai chi you did in that dance, seems like a peaceful version of karate, 10."

Adding the current score to the previous score, Matteo got a 324.3.

"Okay now." shouted Cristian, "Let's give a hand or a scoop of ice cream to Kamila's quickstep to Weird Al Yankovic's I Love Rocky Road, featuring Lewis and Zion.

Kamila came out as a greaser while Zion and Lewis came out as soda jerks.

Confession Cam

Lewis

Why can't I be the ringmaster here?!"

Zion

Lewis does make a better soda jerk and a clown than a ringmaster. He was whining for two hours about not getting the part.

After they ended the dance with Fozzie coming out with real banana splits for Zion and Kamila, they ate it and the audience cheered. "No fair!" whined Lewis, "How come I don't get a sundae."

"Because I got something special for you." Fozzie answered as he pied him, "A pie!"

Everyone laughed. "Enough chuckles." laughed Cristian, "Okay boys, give us the scoop."

"You feel too competitive when you're dancing towards the soda jerks, Kamila." Howie D, "Winning is not important and us Latinos can be a bit emotional 7. 6."

"Performing to a Weird Al song for Cirque Du Soleil week." continued Nick "You really reminded us that ice cream can be served at the circus, 7.7"

"And those jeans with the chocolate vanilla patterns and the way you strutted them during the verse, 'Chocolate is getting old and vanilla just leaves me cold' A. J continued, "Perfect timing with those pants, 6."

"The end where Fozzie pops up with ice cream," continued Kevin "What a way to end the dance, 8.8."

"That jump was killer" B-Rok continued, "Though the kicks and flicks, you better work on those a little. There's a difference between a kick and a flick. 10."

"Kamila," Kermit finished "You really bring out the 'helado' in the 'baile' 9.1."

Adding the current score to the previous score, Kamila got a 321.2.

"Now for some more Latin Vibes." shouted Cristian, "Let's give a bienvenidos to Ryker and The Cruise Dancers and their samba to Sergio Mendes' Magalehna.

Ryker, Gabrielle and Jorge came out as Carnival dancers.

Confession Cam

Jorge

We chose the Carnival because it felt like a circus. Too bad Gab and I never got a chance to go to it in the actual month. Luckily, whenever we're in Brazil, we decided to celebrate it early so we won't feel disappointment, same to when we celebrate Mardi Gras early whenever we go to New Orleans.

Gabrielle

During rehearsal, Ryker told us that he use to play Rodeo Clown when he was a kid.

Ryker

I really liked the Stetson with feathers on it y'all.

After they ended the dance with the two boys lifting Gabrielle, everyone cheered. "Okay Boys," shouted Cristian, "What do you have to say about this Brazilian Bash."

"About the look on Ryker's face." started Howie D, "I don't think he was happy at first, plus you two seem to be more interested in your dance than his feelings. 6."

"I kind of agree." continued B-Rok, "Plus he seem to have slipped his hand a little at the final pose where you lifted her, 5."

"The only good thing about this is the Carnival costumes." A. J continued, "I especially liked Ryker's hat, 7.7."

"That song you picked was great in all," Nick continued, "But you got to be careful about those beats, Brazilian drum music can be a fast tempo, 5."

"I wasn't so sure about what you did to Ryker," continued Kevin, "I mean he seemed pretty uncomfortable in that outfit, 5."

"That was a bit disturbing to see a cowboy at a Brazilian Carnival." admitted Kermit, "So I'm giving it a 2."

Adding the current score to the previous score, they got a 257.7.

Gabrielle and Jorge felt awful that they got Ryker to wear something very uncomfortable, so they carried him to the green room. "Okay," Cristian announced nervously, "Earlier I mentioned a, 'Rainbow Connection' so, let's hear it for Lucille, Kaia, and Kamila for their version of The Rainbow Connection.

During the song, Kamila sang her verses in Spanish, Lucille displayed beautiful ribbon tricks, and Kaia displayed strong vocals. During the second verse, Kermit joined in and during the 'La Da Da De' everyone cried tears of joy and cheered.

"Beautiful" commented Cristian, "That was some vocals you three ladies pulled, just hope Miss. Piggy doesn't get jealous in this and the next number."

While Kermit walked towards the judge panel, Kaia and Kamila walked backstage and Lucille stayed for her number. "Let's give it up to Lucille's Samba to No Doubt's Just A Girl, featuring Faith, Nadine, Ginger, and Dorothy." shouted Cristian.

From the curtain, Lucille, Faith, Nadine, Ginger, and Dorothy came out in stunning pink dancer outfits.

Confession Cam

Lucille

While we were going through the circus clothes, I found some leftover dresses and decided to use them.

Dorothy

The outfits were super cute, and I added a bow to mine for some pizzazz.

After they ended the dance with a little glitter bomb and Miss Piggy entering and kicking the bomb, everyone cheered. "Okay now!" shouted Cristian, "Let's hear what The Boys have to say."

"Lucille" started Howie D. "You starting the dance with 10."

"It is No Doubt that you chose a perfect song to display female empowerment in a circus" continued Nick "That's a 9

"That bow that Dorothy displayed really shows individuality," continued A. J "I'm going for a 8."

"I really liked the way Faith and Jessie high fived Lucille in a daring style" continued Kevin "I say that's a 6.6."

"Lucille," continued B-Rok "Those struts in those samba really shows your inner diva. That will be a 7.8."

"As for me fellas." finished Kermit "They really gives things a kick with those glitter bombs. I'm going for a 8.1"

Miss Piggy smiled because of the compliment Kermy gave them about the glitter bombs.

Adding the current score to the previous score, Lucille got a 332.3. "Before we continue." shouted Cristian, "Let's All Look at Some Footage."

XxoxX

The footage showed Kevin and Nadine arriving at a beautiful theater, "This is Nadine and Kevin coming to you from The Jenson Rease Theater," shouted Nadine, "We're here to see the rehearsal production of the May play production of 'Treasure Island: Muppet Edition'.

"The Jenson Rease was named after the same showman from the 1950s." continued Kevin, "Like Jim Henson, he started off as a high school student trying to catch his big break. However, he did his own radio show where he told non-stop stories of the circus, thanks to his experience of being in a circus school."

During the video, Nadine and Kevin learned the dance moves to Cabin Fever, got into pirate accessories, and sang 'Sailing For Adventure' with the children.

XxoxX

Back onstage, Cristian was ready to announce the next act, "Let's here it for Elliana's Jazz to 's Chatanooga Choo Choo, featuring Matias and Vincenzo."

Elliana came on as a lady waiting for the train while Matias and Vincenzo came out as circus boys. By the curtain, Rowlf The Dog came in dressed as a train engineer.

Confession Cam

Matias

Remembering what I learned from those circus movies and from school is that circuses usually travel via train.

Vincenzo

I remember Nonno dancing to Chatanooga Choo Choo in the late 50s. He'd even once danced to it when the Woody's Roundup crew came to Studio 25.

After they ended the dance with Elliana blowing a kiss and Matias and Vincenzo passing out, everyone cheered, "Okay boys!" shouted Cristian, "What do you have to say about Elliana's dance."

"Elliana," started Howie D, " With those delicate hands of yours, really know how to carry an old-timer suitcase, that's a 8.6."

"Pardon me girl." Nick continued, "You continued your Track Tapping in that jazz dance. I'm going for an 8.8"

"That dress your wearing really brings back the 1940s." continued A. J, "I say a 8.6"

"Matias, Vincenzo." Kevin continued "I really liked the way you two tried to entertain a stubborn lady. That's a 7.9."

"Those jazz squares Elliana did really goes well with the sharp shoes she's wearing," B-Rok continued "8.5."

"As for me Boys," Kermit finished "It reminded us all of how Jim was as a child. That'll be a 8.6."

Adding the current score to the previous score, Elliana got a 290.6.

After Elliana did a flip of her hair and pushed Matias and Vincenzo out of the way. While they were getting up in annoyance, they removed their jackets and hats, revealing to be monkey suits. "Finally" shouted Cristian, "Please welcome Kaia and Kaden and their Jive to The Dovells' You Can't Sit Down," shouted Cristian featuring Sarai and all the dancers. Behind them, The Electric Mayhem Band played the song.

Kaia, Kaden, Sarai and the rest of the dancers came out while dressed as monkeys.

Confession Cam

Kaia

Before I went to go on LADUWS, I went to the Atlanta Zoo with my boyfriend, 'David Nevitt', he worked there as tour guide and usually hangs out at the primate exhibit.

Kaden

Everyone was excited about dressing like monkeys, except for Lewis, who believed that we would look too 'silly'. From my experience in my drama classes, is that you can't trade roles nor always get the part you want.

Faith

I've always loved monkeys growing up, but my favorite animal is the parrot for its love for tropical nature.

After they ended the dance with them acting like monkeys, everyone cheered. "Okay boys." shouted Cristian, "What do you think of the final number of the night.

"Kaia, Kaden," started Howie D, "You both really act like monkeys out there, that's a 6.6."

"I know the feeling of acting like a monkey with my pranks and all." Nick "I'm going for a 8."

"Those leftover monkey suits from Pleasant Beach really shows the importance of protecting our primates." A. J continued, "I say 9.6."

"There is a new monkey sanctuary in India called, 'Prima Pal Sanctuary'" Kevin "And what a good way to promote it. I call dibs on a 6.9."

"I can be a monkey too.," continued B-Rok, "Those cartwheels, backflips, and somersaults really bring real monkey business, I say 6."

"You were all gifted" continued Kermit "But I find Kaia and Kaden's monkey behavior to be the real gift of the song. Believe me, us Muppets can act like monkeys all the time, except for Sam I say, 5.6."

Adding the current score to the previous, The Twins got 317.2

Seeing the scores, The Rockers and The Cruise Dancers were the ones up for elimination. Worried that The Cruise Dancers could be too likable, the boys gave The Cruise Dancers a 60 while they gave The Rockers a 42.2. "Gabrielle, Jorge" "It's time for you to take The Long and Winding Road"

Gabrielle and Jorge were disappointed that they get to say, 'Goodbye' to their friends, but DJ Jalen played Sergio Mendes' Magalehna to encourage them to leave. Hearing the Brazilian Beats, they took The Long and Winding Road with smiles on their faces. "How long do you think The Long and Winding Road is?" Statler asked.

"I don't know." Waldorf answered with a chuckle, "Long enough til their ankles or brains break!"

Statler and Waldorf laughed at the joke.

Note: I want to congratulate Nick Carter for being The Smile in a Crocodile on The Masked Singer.