DWTS Season 34 Shocker: Who Went Home in the Semi-Finale?

The Surprise Elimination, Week 10 Scores, and Finale Expectations

Grab your glitter, because Dancing With The Stars Season 34 just dropped one of its most jaw-dropping semi-finale twists yet. Week 10 was packed with Prince-themed performances, sky-high stakes, and enough drama to shake the entire ballroom—and yes, we finally know who fell just short of the Mirrorball Trophy.

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The semi-finale delivered two routines per couple, a purple-lit ballroom, and one of the most intense nights of the season. Fans across ABC, Disney+, and social media practically exploded waiting to see who would make it to the grand finale on November 25, 2025.

So, the big question…

Who Got Eliminated in the DWTS Season 34 Semi-Finale?

In the most shocking elimination of the entire season, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas—YES, the same duo who scored a perfect 40 last week—were sent home. Fans were stunned, judges looked stunned, and honestly… everyone is still processing it.

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The pair delivered a smooth Cha Cha to “1999” and a stunning Viennese Waltz to “Slow Love,” earning a solid 58. But even with all the improvements, emotional moments, and loyal fan appreciation, audience votes weren’t enough to save them.

Their exit left the ballroom teary-eyed and reminded everyone that this season? Totally unpredictable.

With Whitney and Mark out, the finale now becomes a fiery five-way showdown featuring:

• Robert Irwin

• Dylan Efron

• Alix Earle

• Elaine Hendrix

• Jordan Chiles

And each of them showed major finale-level energy in Week 10.

DWTS Week 10 Scores: Here’s Who Scored What

Robert Irwin & Witney Carson — 59 (Highest of the Night!)

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Their Jive to “Baby I'm a Star” and Viennese Waltz to “Wow” were the talk of the ballroom. Robert’s growth + charm = unstoppable.

Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy — 58

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She poured her heart out in an Argentine Tango to “Little Red Corvette” and followed with a dreamy Viennese Waltz to “Purple Rain.” From influencer to fan-favorite—Alix’s journey has been wild.

Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas — 58

They delivered two solid routines… and still got eliminated. Yes, we’re still crying.

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Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa — 57

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Her Jive to “Raspberry Beret” had insane energy, and her Argentine Tango showed her athletic power. Inconsistency aside, Jordan is a powerhouse.

Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten — 57

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After her Halloween injury, Elaine came back swinging with a graceful Foxtrot and a fiery Paso Doble. Total redemption arc.

Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach — 55

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After topping the leaderboard last week, Dylan landed at the bottom with a Tango to “I Would Die 4 U” and a sleek Cha Cha to “Kiss.”
Bonus moment: Zac Efron showed up to cheer him on for the first time this season.

What Happens in the DWTS 2025 Finale?

The DWTS ballroom is officially set for the three-hour finale on November 25, where the top 5 will perform:

A redemption round
Their ultimate freestyle
Celebrity appearances
Return of eliminated contestants

And yes, fans are already placing bets on the Mirrorball winner.

As for Season 35, ABC hasn’t confirmed anything yet—but with this season exploding in ratings and trending every week, renewal looks extremely likely.