‘Dancing With the Stars’ Disney Night: Who Was Eliminated

“Dancing With the Stars” returned on October 7 with its annual Disney Night, filling the ballroom with magic, costumes, and beloved songs. But by the end of the night, one pair’s journey came to an emotional close. Hilaria Baldwin and her professional partner Gleb Savchenko were eliminated after landing in the bottom three.

The episode opened with a big production number set to “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast,” choreographed by Mandy Moore. Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough welcomed the 11 celebrity couples, who danced to music inspired by Disney classics and iconic theme park attractions. Disney favorites Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto joined the celebration, adding extra sparkle to the show.

Disney Night Dances and Scores

Each pair brought their own Disney flair to the stage. Notable performances included Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik’s jazz to “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin” (23/30), Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko’s quickstep to “Cantina Band” from “Star Wars: A New Hope” (23/30), Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa’s quickstep to “Special Spice” from the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride (24/30), and Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy’s Viennese Waltz to “Once Upon a Dream” from “Maleficent” (24/30).

Reality star Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach performed a quickstep to “Life Is a Highway” from “Cars” (23/30), Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov danced to “I Wan’na Be Like You” from “The Jungle Book” (21/30), and Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten scored 24/30 dancing to music from the Space Mountain attraction. Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold took on “Bop to the Top” from “High School Musical” with a salsa routine (21/30). Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson charmed with a cha cha to “Try Everything” from “Zootopia” (22/30).

At the top of the leaderboard, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas wowed the judges with a foxtrot to “The Room Where It Happens” from “Hamilton,” earning the first 9 of the season and a total of 25/30.

Hilaria Baldwin’s Reaction After Elimination

Hilaria Baldwin expressed gratitude after her exit, thanking her family, fans, and fellow cast members. “This has been an incredible experience. I’m so grateful to all of you,” she said, adding that she is “cheering on everybody in the cast because this has been an amazing time.” Gleb Savchenko praised Baldwin as a “superhero” and “incredible mom” to her seven children, applauding her effort and passion for the competition.

The elimination came after Baldwin and Savchenko found themselves in the bottom three alongside comedian Andy Richter and actress Danielle Fishel. With this result, the competition grows tighter heading into next week’s Dedication Night on October 14.

What’s Next on ‘DWTS’

Ten couples remain in the race for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Among them are fan favorites Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa. With the first 9 of the season already on the board, the competition is heating up.

The next episode, Dedication Night, airs Tuesday, October 14, where each star will perform a routine dedicated to someone important in their life. With emotional stories and higher stakes, the ballroom is set for another memorable evening.

Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who was eliminated on Disney Night of DWTS 2025?

Hilaria Baldwin and her partner Gleb Savchenko were eliminated on Disney Night, October 7, 2025.

Q2: Who topped the leaderboard during DWTS Disney Night?

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas led the night with a score of 25/30, the first 9 of the season.

Q3: What song did Hilaria Baldwin dance to on Disney Night?

Hilaria Baldwin performed a quickstep to “Cantina Band” from “Star Wars: A New Hope.”

Q4: When is the next DWTS episode after Disney Night?

The next episode is Dedication Night, airing Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Q5: How many couples remain after Disney Night elimination?

Ten couples remain in the competition after Hilaria Baldwin’s exit.