DWTS Season 35 Episode 5: Mariah Carey Night Scores, Elimination and Highlights
Dancing With the Stars Season 35, Episode 5, also known as “Mariah Carey Night,” delivered some surprising results, especially when it came to the elimination.
DWTS Season 35 Episode 5 Judges' Scores
Here are the judges' scores for every couple:
Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas — Waltz — 25/30
Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach — Rumba — 24/30
Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson — Tango — 24/30
Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy — Rumba — 24/30
Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov — Rumba — 23/30
Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong — Jazz — 21/30
Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess — Foxtrot — 21/30
Jackson Olson & Emma Slater — Waltz — 21/30
Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa — Viennese Waltz — 21/30
Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik — Jazz — 20/30
Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold — Rumba — 19/30
Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson — Samba — 13/30
Highest Score
Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas finished at the top with 25/30, receiving scores of 9, 8 and 8 from the judges.
Lowest Score
Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson received the lowest score of the night with 13/30, made up of 4, 4 and 5.
Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong Eliminated
Despite Guillermo and Witney receiving the lowest judges' score, they were not the couple eliminated.
Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated after the results combined the judges' scores with viewer votes.
The pair scored 21/30 for their Jazz performance to “Emotions.”
The elimination came as a surprise because Guillermo and Witney had scored considerably lower with the judges.
Maura Higgins Gets the First 9 of the Season
One of the biggest moments of Mariah Carey Night came from Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas.
The pair performed a Waltz to “If It's Over” and earned 25/30, giving them the highest score of the evening.
Carrie Ann Inaba awarded Maura a 9, marking the first 9 of Season 35.
Guillermo Rodriguez Survives Despite Lowest Score
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson had a difficult night on the leaderboard.
Their Samba earned only 13/30, making it the lowest score of the episode. Carrie Ann Inaba's criticism of the performance also received a strong reaction from the studio audience, with some viewers booing the judge.
Despite the low score, Guillermo remained safe, showing how much influence viewer voting can have on the final result.
Tyler Cameron's Emotional Performance
Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess performed a Foxtrot as a tribute to Tyler's late mother.
The emotional performance earned the pair 21/30, which was Tyler's personal best at that point in the competition.
Harry Shum Jr. Impresses With Tango
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson performed a Tango to “It's Like That.”
The couple received 24/30, with the judges praising Harry's sharp and powerful movements during the performance.
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater's Lift Gets Attention
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater performed a Waltz that included a dramatic lift.
At one point, Jackson appeared to almost fall during the move, leading to discussion among viewers about whether it was a mistake or part of the choreography. The move was reportedly intended as part of the routine, although its execution looked slightly off.
Val Chmerkovskiy's Hairstyle Creates Controversy
Another storyline surrounding Mariah Carey Night involved Val Chmerkovskiy.
Val appeared with cornrows before the live performance, leading to criticism and an online discussion about cultural appropriation. He later removed the hairstyle before the live show.
Who Was Eliminated on DWTS Season 35 Episode 5?
The elimination of the night was:
Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong
They received 21/30 from the judges for their Jazz performance but were eliminated after the combined results of judges' scores and viewer votes.
DWTS Season 35 Eliminations So Far
The eliminations so far are:
Week 1 – Night 1: Conner Leavitt & Adele Zaikman
Week 1 – Night 2: Sarah Jane Nader & Hailey Bills
Week 2: Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten
Week 3: Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart
Week 4 / Latest: Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong
Following Ciara and Brandon's elimination, 11 couples remain in the competition.
