00:00Could Andy Richter really make the DWTS finale?
00:03Three pros think so.
00:05Three DWTS legends think Andy could make the finale.
00:08Here's why.
00:09Peta Murgatroyd and Max Tchaikovsky are weighing in on Andy Richter's Dancing with the Stars success thus far.
00:15He's the most surprising contestant this season.
00:17The former pros are just as entertained by the 58-year-old comedian as the rest of us.
00:23I honestly thought they were in trouble a couple of weeks ago.
00:25Murgatroyd, 39.
00:27Kay admitted of comedian and his pro partner Emma Slater during a recent episode of her podcast.
00:33Kay, the penthouse with Peta.
00:35But now, it seems the couple has found their rhythm, or at the very least their fanbase.
00:40We love the Andy experiment, Tchaikovsky45 added.
00:44As long as Andy's around, everybody thinks there's a chance that it's not them going home.
00:49Andy will go eventually? Maybe not.
00:52Maybe he'll be in the finale.
00:53I think that's when everybody's going to be standing nervously.
00:57Richter's run is one of the most talked-about storylines of DWTS Season 34.
01:02His scores from the judges remain modest, but fans continue to vote him through week after week, keeping him in the competition far longer than many expected.
01:11His self-deprecating humor, genuine reactions, and partnership with Slater, 36, have made him a standout, even if not for technical perfection.
01:22And it's not just Murgatroyd and Chernikovsky who see Richter's appeal.
01:26Former pro Cheryl Burke also said she wouldn't be surprised if Richter made it to the finals.
01:30This is nothing new to the show, Burke, 41, told Variety.
01:35Everyone's so shocked, but this has been happening.
01:38Welcome. I'm not surprised at all.
01:41This guy could easily make the finals.
01:44Burke praised Richter for staying authentic to who he is.
01:47She also gave credit where credit is due, pointing out Slater's guidance for helping the former Conan O'Brien sidekick shine on the dance floor.
01:54Whether he takes home the Mirrorball Trophy or not, fans are loving every step of the Richter era.
02:00Watch Dancing with the Stars Tuesdays at 8pm ET on ABC and Disney+, or stream the next day on Hulu.
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