Underdog Rob Kardashian Emerges As Front-Runner In Tuesday’s DWTS Finals
Nov. 22 2011, Published 6:00 a.m. ET
Breaking Celebrity News Staff Writer
Rob Kardashian posted his best score-to-date on Monday's next-to-last edition of Dancing with the Stars, streaking to the finish line with 57 out of 60 possible points for his waltz and a flawless, 30-point freestyle routine –his first perfect score of the season.
The 24-year-old reality TV personality, paired up with pro dancer Cheryl Burke, said he "couldn't have asked for a better ending of the season" with the triumphant outing.
Head judge Len Goodman told Rob his “family should be proud" of his efforts this season. Judge Carrie Anne Inaba told him following his perfect freestyle: "To get a 10, you have to blow us away -- consider me blown away!”
Afterwards, Rob said, “We got our first perfect score, we're in first place and we did it with the most crucial dance, which is the freestyle.”
Rob’s family -- including sister Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner, both clad in tuxedos -- cheered him from the crowd Monday, a fitting cap to a season which has seen famous faces such as Cher and Courtney Cox cheering on their loved ones (Chaz Bono and David Arquette, respectively) from the studio audience.