For his second dance (to Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”), the comedian and actor — noting his rough childhood in Chicago, then dedicating his dance to anyone who has ever lost a friend to gun violence — gave a dramatic slow burn and finished in tears, earning a standing ovation from the audience and judges. He received a solid 30. Meanwhile, Ally Brooke continued to come off like a secret weapon, particularly when the dance is loose and contemporary; she received near perfect scores. But she’s also kind of boring and annoying. The night came down to Van Der Beek and Brooke, and the judges sent home the better dancer. Which means Mitchell is now the one to beat.