Dancing with the Stars is in its 10th season and has gained more viewers this season than it has in the past with the cast of celebrities that it had lined up.

In week 6 there were seven dance pairs remaining. Now that the show is half-way through the season the competition is getting tougher as the good dancers are the only ones remaining.

With the behind the scenes cameras the viewers are able to see the pressure that both the professional dancers and the celebrities are under. We are given a glimpse of a few tempers flaring, a few breakdowns, the urgency to learn more than one dance within a short period of time while juggling their regular schedules and practicing for DTWS and the desire to succeed and win the coveted mirror trophy ball.

At the end of week six there were six couples remaining. Six of the better dancers which proves the need for each pair to bring it up a notch as the competition gets more difficult. Despite the fact that each of the pairs are competing against each other we are able to see that they have respect for each other and that it remains a friendly competition.

The competition is building each week as we are coming towards near the end of season 10.

This week is double dance week. Each couple will dance the Samba and a group Swing dance routine.

Jake and Chelsea went first and danced the Samba. He did a very good job but had a small stumble.

Carrie Ann said he pushes himself very hard each week and because of this he sometimes looses it and stumbles. He needs to connect to the music. Score 7.

Len said he lacked rhythm. The dance was polished and was well done. Score 7.

Bruno said it lacked rhythm and bounce. He didn't wiggle correctly. Score 7.

Evan and Anna dance the Samba. Wow! Very well done, very entertaining. Impressive.

Carrie Ann said his lines do not suit this dance. Nothing came together. Score 7.

Len said it was his worst dance. He said it was a ballet dance, a carnival dance and the Samba does not suit him. Score 7.

Bruno said good lyrical lines but they don't work for this dance. Legs were turned out. Score 7.

Niecy and Louis dance the Argentine Tango. She did well, did not miss a step and was into the routine but it lacked entertainment. I found it quite boring.

Carrie Ann said nice to see her really dancing. New attitude, lines strong, in the zone. Didn't need the comedy. Score 7.

Len said he liked the comedy. Lacked intensity. Score 7.

Bruno said her footwork lacked intensity but he could tell she worked hard on the footwork. Score 7.

Erin and Maksim dance the Samba. Not bad, she danced it well but I think it lacked "something".

Carrie Ann said she nailed the Samba. Score 9.

Len said he doesn't want the props and the undressing anymore. He thinks her dancing deserves better. Score 7.

Bruno said her dance was well done. She did a good job. Score 9.

Chad and Cheryl dance the Argentine Tango. Not bad, not great. He danced it pretty well.

Carrie Ann said he nailed it. The lines were gorgeous. Score 8.

Len said he grew tonight. Score 8.

Bruno said strong, powerful, demented. he proved he can dance. Score 8.

Nicole and Derek dance the Samba. Very nice. Well done. Perfection.

Carrie Ann said no criticism. she couldn't find anything wrong. Score 9 .

Len said difficult and performance was great. the line at the end was ugly. Gyrations not good. Only sexy moves and gyrations. Was not a Samba. Score 7.

Bruno said one singular sensation. Dance was superlative. Watching her makes one dribble with desire. Score 10.

Pamela and Damien danced the Argentine Tango. Very nice. It is the first Argentine Tango of the night that I enjoyed.

Carrie Ann said it was sexy. Needed more technique. Lines were crooked and bent in lower body. Upper body was good. Score 7.

Len said she does seduction very well, sometimes scruffy. Lifts were good. Score 7.

Bruno said another week and another great character from Pamela. The parts are played very well. She lives the part as well as dances. Score 8.

The Swing Dance marathon.

One by one they are knocked out. Scored by their placing.

Last couple standing gets 10 points.

Order of Elimination:

Jake and Chelsea. Score an extra 4 points.

Niecy and Louis. Score an extra 5 points.

Evan and Ana. Score an extra 6 points.

Chad and Chery. Score an extra 7 points.

Pamela and Damien. Score an extra 8 points.

Erin and Maksim. Score an extra 9 points.

Nicole and Derek. Score an extra 10 points.

Top of the leaderboard : Nicole and Derek

Bottom of the leaderboard : Jake and Chelsea

Editor's Note:

The best performance of the night was the Samba performed by Evan and Ana.

Results show:

Chad and Cheryl's Argentine Tango was chosen to be the repeat performance for the show.

The guest performer was Melissa Etheridge singing the title track from her newly released album Fearless Love.

Max, Ana, Tony and Chelsea were the professional dancers for Melissa's song.

The second guest performer was Benise - prince of the Spanish guitar and his dancers.

Melissa Etheridge returns with her classic hit Come To My Window.

The Professional Dancers were Edyta and Alec.

Eliminated this week: Jake and Chelsea.

• Jake & Chelsea 25
• Niecy & Louis 26
• Evan & Ana 27
• Pamela & Damian 30
• Chad & Cheryl 31
• Erin & Maksim 34
• Nicole &Derek 36