I can't imagine being one of their partners n having to watch them. Their connection on the dance floor was fire. It would scare me to death. There's no doubt they had feelings for each other, but they also understood it was dancing that pulled them together, n they were not willing to act on any feelings that would destroy the true loves they had at home.
@@dianaparker4807 they are both married to other people. Meryl married her longtime boyfriend about a year or two ago. Max is married to Peta and they have a kid.
Normally I wouldn't say a sweet soft spoken girl like Meryl would be a good match for someone like Maks but she just brought out a whole different vulnerable part of Maks which is why they would be perfect together to balance each other out :)
So perfectly and beautifully said; I sooo agree with you. Meryl is an awesome woman visually and and is an exquisite dancer and, without a doubt, is so perfectly a balance here. I loved her vision. I cannot take my eyes off of her.
Ross Hales They dance together beautifully! That is enough for me, I hope such a charming and graceful woman isn't taken in by his abs because his ego and conceit would crush someone as gentle as her. So dance with him by all means Meryl but don't trust the swarmy player with the accent!
2020 and I’m STILL so in love with them. They were pure magic. Chemistry undeniable. I know they’re both married with their now partners. But I still wish they would’ve ended up together today, they would’ve made beautiful babies Boris and Oleg remember!? I miss them sooo much
Some people say that these two are just "acting" for the purposes of the show, if that's true then they should both win Oscars because it looks like they're really falling for each other. And this is perhaps the best dance I've ever seen on DWTS, well done Meryl and Maks.
Meryl is engaged now, and apparently has been with the same guy since before she won the Olympics, so that was all hush hush. So...the only conclusion is her and Maks were acting.
In ice dance you really sell the relationship with your partner, the feelings between the skaters is 50% of the score, it decides wos is winning or loosing. So of course meryl is good at it
@@jesusclone1985 They found a true and deep friendship in their partnership on the show, so in a way they weren't acting at all. I still ship them to this day, but I don't think Meryl was ready to have children at that time, and Maks wanted children and a wife, and you can tell that Peta really did love Maks, and he wasn't ready to love her in his best self until after Meryl brought something so special out of him. She unlocked him, and now Maks is married to Peta and they have a child, while Meryl hasn't married her boyfriend and there are no children. But Meryl loves dance, and still does dancing shows as well as ice dancing. She found a new love (dancing), made a life-long friend (Maks, who she danced with many years in his productions). Of all the couples I've seen on DWTS all these years, Maks and Meryl is my favorite, followed by Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough. I've loved many pairings, but these two remain my favorites of all time.
I cried. I'm still crying. That was Maks' soul out there on the floor. Meryl has brought out the very best of him and if they don't win, I am OFFICIALLY done with DWTS. Plus, seeing Brandy (Team BranDMC 4ever!!) trying to hold on to herself as the tears fell made me holler even more. MAGIC! Plus that Sam Smith track. Are you KIDDING me???
I love the part where Meryl holds up Maks as he does the backbend into her arms. It shows such vunerability and trust, and then Meryl reciprocates and does her incredible backbend while Maks picks her up and twirls her through the air. Every part of this dance was meaningful and beautiful.
It's been years since I saw this on TV, I barely even remember Dancing with the Stars anymore, and yet I keep coming back to this performance. It is the best I've ever seen, filled with so much raw emotion my heart aches just as much as the first time I saw it. It is truly beautiful, and I don't think I'll ever get over it.
Meryl and Maks look like they've just had the best sex of their lives after the dance. The judges? The crowd? Tom? Who cares. They are in the afterglow. True intimacy.
I already watched this dance ten+ times. I'm just amazed. More so at Maksim, I think. I always liked him but now... muh guh... I can't even deal. MINDblown.
Oh WOW. We now have the freestyle dance that everyone else should aspire to create. I am floored at how beautiful Meryl and Maks are in this dance. These two have GOT to win.
Amazing dance! Freestyle by Meryl and Maks. What Bruno said. Thanks for the wonderful performances all Season 18! Good luck with the votes - you got all of ours.
That's was ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!!! Their hearts and souls where out there and so was mine lol!! I was so nervous for them and they absolutely killed it! Did y'all notice that Maks was in the moment and seemed want to go in for the kiss!!
this was honestly ice dance on the dance floor. meryl’s ability to do all those acrobatics lifts from ice dance totally shined here. but the even cooler part was that she was able to bring a much more emotional and vulnerable side to her performance that was don’t get to see as much on the ice. this was perfect.
its not about the move they put in the choreography its how they give that move a new meaning and a whole new taste , so just chill !!! they dance purely , they lay everything on that dance floor , leaving us speechless , in tears ! I love them , they have that mesmerizing energy that infects everyone ! honest , true , humble , pure , angelic , perfection ... I mean it moves us deep down inside ... they simply cast a spell on us when they dance ... they deserve to win ... hands down they exceeded expectation & blew off the roof ... Bless them ( M&M ) ...
I was at the gym when I first saw this and there wasn't any sound because the TV was on mute but I could feel the emotion in the dance. Then I looked at the closed captions and saw lyrics to #Latch by +samsmithworld - that's when I knew it was pure perfection
The many faces of Meryl... LOTF Pillowtalk was just WOW. The "Say Something" with Charlie is Awesome too. Charlie is also coming out, I'm very impressed. Good for them!
My mom, and sister and I were all yelling at the TV. They were so close to kissing 3 TIMES!!! They did such an amazing job tonight. I swear, if they don't win tomorrow, I might possibly cry. I can't believe Bruno was calm when giving his thoughts on the dance!! Oh, and Maks, if-..no. WHEN you two win tomorrow night, you better kiss Meryl!! X3
Absolutely mesmerizing...the best yet....if they lose then dwts might as well fold up shop because anyone with eyes can see who the winners should be....they bared their souls...and for once Bruno was floored because he just stated the obvious so simply instead of his usual extravagant gestures and over the top comment, and Carrie Ann was bawling, she could hardly speak (Now for the second time). As for Len: no gimmicks, there is good, there is great and there is Meryl.....YES AND THERE IS MERYL AND MAKS VOTE!!!!! DON'T TAKE THEIR PERFECT SCORE FOR GRANTED!!!!!!!
You cannot dance like that with someone without giving them a part of your soul. Len is correct, Meryl is special, she makes those around her be the best versions of themselves.
18 seasons the standard of all standards was Save a Horse from Drew and Cheryl it was the best dance on dwts, till tonight the freestyle from meryl and maks was off chart spectacular and amazing!!!!
I am so mad at myself for watching the Voice instead of DWTS. Sunday night before the finale, I was perusing UA-cam and came across Maks and Meryl. I was (and still am) so mesmerized by these two that I can't stop watching them dance. At least I got to see the Finale and am so happy too see them crowned the winners. With each dance, Meryl became more and more beautiful and her partnership with Maks was so perfect. I want more!!!
I always thought & hoped they would end up together after this. There is/was some kind of deeper connection between them. You can see & feel it when they dance together. And Meryl brought out something special in Maks that we have never seen before and perhaps he never knew he was capable of.
The name of the song is "Latch" by Disclosure feat. Sam Smith. However, the version that is used for this dance is "Latch" (Acoustic) Sam Smith. The song is off his In the Lonely Hour (Deluxe Version) album. This dance was breathtaking beautiful, for I was absolutely mesmerized! It is poetry in motion where I am captivated by each movement being shown within the dance! I am hoping that you saw this Kayla Boozer when you asked earlier what song it was playing. Also, anyone else who wanted to know the song title as well as the artist. I tried replying to your post but I could not reply to your post for some reason. Therefore, I wrote the song as well as his album where you are able to find the song.
say what you will...if peta had not been in the picture, I think Meryl just might have reconsidered her relationship with her long time boyfriend, there's NO WAY that was all just acting. I still believe to this day, it was circumstances NOT lack of love & affection that kept these two from being together. You could see it, you'd have to of been blind not to. They both were falling for each other, I felt it every time they looked at each other & esp when they danced together, trust me, she wanted to kiss him.. Peta was the safe choice, no offense to her, but, she was.
Wow! It’s not just me. We all have watched Meryl and Max dance this so many times, and we keep coming back for more. I will not restate all your wonderful , emotional and heartfelt comments about M & M or about the judges comments. I will say that I will continue to revisit this dance, as I do the iconic dances from Strictly Ballroom, Dirty Dancing . . . to name a few. Absolutely stunning!!!
Gah. Still my fave season and my fave DWTS couple. Will they ever be matched in my eyes? I hope so. I have yet to see this kind of magic on the DWTS dance floor again.
So like 5 years later I’m still not over this or them. Once in a lifetime connection. The magic they made. ❤️❤️❤️
I completely agree!! I'm sorry they are both married
I agree!!! They just had such a special connection
I'm STILL salty about that xD
@@Aficionado2023 very disrespectful to their partners.. if it was true love, they would have been together.
@@janhockenhull832 you are getting to emotional over a dance...
Len said it all: "There's good, there's great, and there's Meryl." In my opinion, the best DWTS star EVER.
.......no
yes
wkyken she has the best average score!!!
Jeremiah Saint Meryl had the best average score from all contestants (28,04/30
@Jeremiah Saint she is known because of the pussycat dolls which was originally a dance group so she had her advantages
I'm glad they are happy with their married partners, but a part of me wishes you know what. Their chemistry is amazing.
I can't imagine being one of their partners n having to watch them. Their connection on the dance floor was fire. It would scare me to death. There's no doubt they had feelings for each other, but they also understood it was dancing that pulled them together, n they were not willing to act on any feelings that would destroy the true loves they had at home.
Even the way he's holding her during the judges' critiques shows that he really likes her.
2019. Still watching.
Me too! Are we both nuts or what! Do you think they fell in love or was it just for the show?
Me too . I'm watching
@@dianaparker4807 they are both married to other people. Meryl married her longtime boyfriend about a year or two ago. Max is married to Peta and they have a kid.
Normally I wouldn't say a sweet soft spoken girl like Meryl would be a good match for someone like Maks but she just brought out a whole different vulnerable part of Maks which is why they would be perfect together to balance each other out :)
So perfectly and beautifully said; I sooo agree with you. Meryl is an awesome woman visually and and is an exquisite dancer and, without a doubt, is so perfectly a balance here. I loved her vision. I cannot take my eyes off of her.
Ross Hales They dance together beautifully! That is enough for me, I hope such a charming and graceful woman isn't taken in by his abs because his ego and conceit would crush someone as gentle as her. So dance with him by all means Meryl but don't trust the swarmy player with the accent!
You are so ignorant to make such a tacky remark. BOO!!!
aileen rauchman I agree with you people can change
Elena, my remark wasn't to you. To Road. Sorry if misunderstood..
2020 and I’m STILL so in love with them. They were pure magic. Chemistry undeniable. I know they’re both married with their now partners. But I still wish they would’ve ended up together today, they would’ve made beautiful babies Boris and Oleg remember!? I miss them sooo much
And now 2023...
I come here ever day. Best partnership ever created!!!!
Still here
Probably the best dance EVER on DWTS! and I've been watching this show since the very first season...I literally cried. So, so powerful.
Some people say that these two are just "acting" for the purposes of the show, if that's true then they should both win Oscars because it looks like they're really falling for each other. And this is perhaps the best dance I've ever seen on DWTS, well done Meryl and Maks.
Meryl is engaged now, and apparently has been with the same guy since before she won the Olympics, so that was all hush hush. So...the only conclusion is her and Maks were acting.
In ice dance you really sell the relationship with your partner, the feelings between the skaters is 50% of the score, it decides wos is winning or loosing. So of course meryl is good at it
@@jesusclone1985 They found a true and deep friendship in their partnership on the show, so in a way they weren't acting at all. I still ship them to this day, but I don't think Meryl was ready to have children at that time, and Maks wanted children and a wife, and you can tell that Peta really did love Maks, and he wasn't ready to love her in his best self until after Meryl brought something so special out of him. She unlocked him, and now Maks is married to Peta and they have a child, while Meryl hasn't married her boyfriend and there are no children. But Meryl loves dance, and still does dancing shows as well as ice dancing. She found a new love (dancing), made a life-long friend (Maks, who she danced with many years in his productions). Of all the couples I've seen on DWTS all these years, Maks and Meryl is my favorite, followed by Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough. I've loved many pairings, but these two remain my favorites of all time.
@@jeanblythe1595 Meryl just got married last weekend to her boyfriend. They have been together since 2010.
@@jesusclone1985 Oh wow! I'm so thrilled for them!!! Thank you for letting me know! I wish them so much happiness!!!
I cried. I'm still crying. That was Maks' soul out there on the floor. Meryl has brought out the very best of him and if they don't win, I am OFFICIALLY done with DWTS. Plus, seeing Brandy (Team BranDMC 4ever!!) trying to hold on to herself as the tears fell made me holler even more. MAGIC! Plus that Sam Smith track. Are you KIDDING me???
I love the part where Meryl holds up Maks as he does the backbend into her arms. It shows such vunerability and trust, and then Meryl reciprocates and does her incredible backbend while Maks picks her up and twirls her through the air. Every part of this dance was meaningful and beautiful.
Yah gotta love that last look Maks made...and how Meryl scratched his hair. Too sweet!
Carrie-Ann said it all. This is the best performance ever on dancing with the stars! Ever!!!!!!
This dance took my breath away, Maks's choreography was stunning & Meryl perfect, oh hell they both were perfect, I had tears in my eyes, the best!!
iconic, passionate, one of if not the best dwts couples of all time. forever and always something truly special
There's good, there's great...and there's Meryl and there's Meryl & Maks. Congratulations and thank you both for a wonderful season of superb dancing!
It's been years since I saw this on TV, I barely even remember Dancing with the Stars anymore, and yet I keep coming back to this performance. It is the best I've ever seen, filled with so much raw emotion my heart aches just as much as the first time I saw it. It is truly beautiful, and I don't think I'll ever get over it.
Meryl and Maks look like they've just had the best sex of their lives after the dance. The judges? The crowd? Tom? Who cares. They are in the afterglow. True intimacy.
UGH they have to win this was mindblowing and breathtaking. meryl is such a stunning dancing it made people cry!
The dancing is incredible. And I love her dress
very favorite of all time. the chemistry between the two they should be lovers
I can't tell you how many times I watched this. I just keep replaying it. Absolutely amazing!
I keep hoping that, if I watch this often enough, they're finally going to kiss at the end. :D
same
well, he kisses her on the cheek, so it's a swerve on all of us.
slou61 amen!
Sheer perfection. Len was spot-on when he said it should have been an 11.
8 years later and still crying over this performance. So absolutely beautiful!! 😭😭😭
October 2022 and I’m back for whatever reason but it’s so breathtaking everytime
2017 and I still go back to this freestyle. It's honestly amazing! Their chemistry was incredible!
After all this time, I'm here again. But the views for this outstanding performance should be over 5 million.
I already watched this dance ten+ times. I'm just amazed. More so at Maksim, I think. I always liked him but now... muh guh... I can't even deal. MINDblown.
50 times,
I could watch this over and over.
Oh WOW. We now have the freestyle dance that everyone else should aspire to create. I am floored at how beautiful Meryl and Maks are in this dance. These two have GOT to win.
No words, this is over the top - and Maks won FINALLY and well deserved. Absolute perfection to me, lovely - love.
Hahaha, you guys, she did that beautiful dance with her parents in the audience. That's effing talent!
Lol, I think she took years off her father's life with that dance.
newbatgirl-lol I am pretty sure her Father knows that Meryls isn't a child anymore
her parents actually looked proud
newbatgirl You are a riot! I don't think so........ by the way he was smiling.......He probably got a head's up......... LMAO
Amazing dance! Freestyle by Meryl and Maks.
What Bruno said.
Thanks for the wonderful performances all Season 18!
Good luck with the votes - you got all of ours.
I've NEVER seen a dance more beautiful in my entire life!
There's good......there's great......and then there's Meryl! Go team Meryl and Maks!!!!!
That's was ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!!! Their hearts and souls where out there and so was mine lol!! I was so nervous for them and they absolutely killed it! Did y'all notice that Maks was in the moment and seemed want to go in for the kiss!!
I wish them both all the happiness in the world but I refuse to believe it was just a showmance. The way they looked at each other said everything.
I still pull up videos of them together and enjoy the incredible chemistry artistry and dances they performed😊❤
Gah, I can't! I can't deal with this. I was so nervous for this dance, and it was beautiful. Bravo! It ended way too soon.
this was honestly ice dance on the dance floor. meryl’s ability to do all those acrobatics lifts from ice dance totally shined here. but the even cooler part was that she was able to bring a much more emotional and vulnerable side to her performance that was don’t get to see as much on the ice. this was perfect.
Just one word: Stunning!
Best Freestyle EVER on this show! Love that it shows in my recommends every now and then. 1 month til 2020!
This is a beautiful dance. Choreography and execution - superb. Very happy for both of them!
I was overwhelmed witnessing the beauty of this performance!
I literally cried at the beauty of this performance.
its not about the move they put in the choreography its how they give that move a new meaning and a whole new taste , so just chill !!!
they dance purely , they lay everything on that dance floor , leaving us speechless , in tears !
I love them , they have that mesmerizing energy that infects everyone !
honest , true , humble , pure , angelic , perfection ... I mean it moves us deep down inside ...
they simply cast a spell on us when they dance ...
they deserve to win ... hands down they exceeded expectation & blew off the roof ...
Bless them ( M&M ) ...
I was at the gym when I first saw this and there wasn't any sound because the TV was on mute but I could feel the emotion in the dance. Then I looked at the closed captions and saw lyrics to #Latch by +samsmithworld - that's when I knew it was pure perfection
I cry every time I watch this! Perfection in motion!
The many faces of Meryl... LOTF Pillowtalk was just WOW. The "Say Something" with Charlie is Awesome too. Charlie is also coming out, I'm very impressed. Good for them!
This is so BEAUTIFUL, that I am very in love with both these wonderful dancers. I pressed that replay more than five times. It's AMAZING!!!
not surprised! perfection once again
One of my favorite Dances between these two wonderful Dancers!
Loved it so much. Thank you
My mom, and sister and I were all yelling at the TV. They were so close to kissing 3 TIMES!!!
They did such an amazing job tonight. I swear, if they don't win tomorrow, I might possibly cry.
I can't believe Bruno was calm when giving his thoughts on the dance!!
Oh, and Maks, if-..no. WHEN you two win tomorrow night, you better kiss Meryl!! X3
PyroPisces they kissed!!! :D ahaah omfg i love them so much, the feels .
***** THEY DID BACK STAGE.. check out maks and meryl saccharine bits on youtube
I watched the Saccharine bits back stage and she only kissed his cheek as I replayed it 5x
Lol
Absolutely mesmerizing...the best yet....if they lose then dwts might as well fold up shop because anyone with eyes can see who the winners should be....they bared their souls...and for once Bruno was floored because he just stated the obvious so simply instead of his usual extravagant gestures and over the top comment, and Carrie Ann was bawling, she could hardly speak (Now for the second time). As for Len: no gimmicks, there is good, there is great and there is Meryl.....YES AND THERE IS MERYL AND MAKS VOTE!!!!! DON'T TAKE THEIR PERFECT SCORE FOR GRANTED!!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful!
It's been years and still when I see them in the videos I'm amazed how good they are together
That was so beautiful...so glad they won! They deserve it soooooo much! They NEED to date!
You cannot dance like that with someone without giving them a part of your soul.
Len is correct, Meryl is special, she makes those around her be the best versions of themselves.
Still love this very much ! Some art in the middle of a pandemic is good for us...
18 seasons the standard of all standards was Save a Horse from Drew and Cheryl it was the best dance on dwts, till tonight the freestyle from meryl and maks was off chart spectacular and amazing!!!!
I got something in my eye s*** that was so beautiful and Meryl brought something out of Maks that will be forever with with him
Hands down this performance was exquisite ! The best I have ever seen! Go Meryl and Maks!
Brilliant! Maks and Meryl deserve the trophy!
Celebrity crush right here! If Meryl and Maxs don;t win tomorrow night I might die! They are amazing.
I am so mad at myself for watching the Voice instead of DWTS. Sunday night before the finale, I was perusing UA-cam and came across Maks and Meryl. I was (and still am) so mesmerized by these two that I can't stop watching them dance. At least I got to see the Finale and am so happy too see them crowned the winners. With each dance, Meryl became more and more beautiful and her partnership with Maks was so perfect. I want more!!!
They are so lovely to watch! Very uplifting...they are powerful, and in such wonderful control of their bodies. Inspiring.
I wish that dance would never stop. ❤️❤️
Even Carrie-Ann saw that they should be married.. I wish that they'd have ended up together. Their journey IS love.
amazing i mean amazing amazing beautiful and so so so touching exquisitely beautiful
Tears form everytime I watch this dance. So honest. So captivating. Truly art in motion ❤
I always thought & hoped they would end up together after this. There is/was some kind of deeper connection between them. You can see & feel it when they dance together. And Meryl brought out something special in Maks that we have never seen before and perhaps he never knew he was capable of.
The name of the song is "Latch" by Disclosure feat. Sam Smith. However, the version that is used for this dance is "Latch" (Acoustic) Sam Smith. The song is off his In the Lonely Hour (Deluxe Version) album.
This dance was breathtaking beautiful, for I was absolutely mesmerized! It is poetry in motion where I am captivated by each movement being shown within the dance!
I am hoping that you saw this Kayla Boozer when you asked earlier what song it was playing. Also, anyone else who wanted to know the song title as well as the artist. I tried replying to your post but I could not reply to your post for some reason. Therefore, I wrote the song as well as his album where you are able to find the song.
say what you will...if peta had not been in the picture, I think Meryl just might have reconsidered her relationship with her long time boyfriend, there's NO WAY that was all just acting. I still believe to this day, it was circumstances NOT lack of love & affection that kept these two from being together. You could see it, you'd have to of been blind not to. They both were falling for each other, I felt it every time they looked at each other & esp when they danced together, trust me, she wanted to kiss him.. Peta was the safe choice, no offense to her, but, she was.
Meryl and Maks' freestyle...all I can say is...WOW...JUST WOW!
Wow! It’s not just me. We all have watched Meryl and Max dance this so many times, and we keep coming back for more. I will not restate all your wonderful , emotional and heartfelt comments about M & M or about the judges comments. I will say that I will continue to revisit this dance, as I do the iconic dances from Strictly Ballroom, Dirty Dancing . . . to name a few. Absolutely stunning!!!
2020 hunny
It never gets old
The best contestant and best team that DWTS has ever seen.
Still obsessing over this!
Absolutely breath taking.
so in love with this dance. they were meant to be together and I really hope they realize that and date because they are a match made in heaven!
I got so many chills during this omg
This is a kind of chemistry that can't be faked. I wish they were dating! Such a cute couple.
Watched it again after last night and it made me cry again!!! WONDERFUL!!!
I am not a fan of Maks. In fact, I can't stand the guy. However, I have to give props where props are due. He deserved to win this year.
Maks is exceptional. He is wonderfully creative and Meryl was just the right partner for him. They create wonderful fluid art.
It doesn't get any better than this.
I'm not crying your crying these damn onions
can't help but imagine a Meryl and Derek dance. WOW
Gah. Still my fave season and my fave DWTS couple. Will they ever be matched in my eyes? I hope so. I have yet to see this kind of magic on the DWTS dance floor again.
I still love these two so much!! This is perfection. THEY ARE PERFECTION.
There is good, there is great and there is Meryl. One Amazing athlete
Glad this has reached well over a million. But I think some views were taken down. I think ALL their dances reached over a million.....
I have not gotten over this dance
flawless! They are the best pair EVERRRR. I love them so much!!!
I think they dances very beautiful with natural chemistry. if time is right, they really make a great couple.
I still think about them after all these years
It's been months and I still cannot stop watching Meryl and Maks together. One can believe in fairy tales.
Beautiful!
Still can’t stop watching!