Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_28677723_16 ( total INTEGER, couple VARCHAR, karianne_gulliksen VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the greatest total score received by aylar & egor when karianne Gulliksen gave an 8?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(total) FROM table_28677723_16 WHERE couple = "Aylar & Egor" AND karianne_gulliksen = 8