They're also dancing in the shadow of the season's first perfect judges score, which was given to Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson.
Some of the other couples reflected on whether that thought of perfection served as a bit of inspiration... or intimidation!
"Inspire, of course!" said Justina Machado. "It showed it's possible, you can get that ten!"
"I'm personally not intimidated by anyone," said Johnny Weir.
"I just want two nines!" laughed Jeannie Mai.