Andy Richter Eliminated From ‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2025 After 20th Anniversary Episode

The 20th Birthday Party episode of Dancing With the Stars season 34 brought together past and present faces of the ballroom for a nostalgic, emotional, and highly competitive night. Guest judge Tom Bergeron returned to the stage, joining Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough for the special celebration, which also included a touching tribute to the late Len Goodman and former contestants Aaron Carter, Jerry Springer, and Shannen Doherty.

The night featured standout performances and high scores, with several contestants earning perfect marks. At the end of the episode, comedian Andy Richter and his professional partner Emma Slater were eliminated after finishing with the lowest total score.

Main Performance Scores
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson – Foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis – 40/40
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach – Argentine Tango to “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers – 40/40
Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy – Foxtrot to “Singin’ in the Rain” by Matthew Morrison – 40/40
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas – Argentine Tango to “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago – 40/40
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa – Cha Cha to “Get Up” by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire – 37/40
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten – Salsa to “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock – 36/40
Andy Richter & Emma Slater – Quickstep to “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Robbie Williams – 29/40

Relay Dance Results
Each celebrity was paired with a former Mirrorball champion for a head-to-head relay dance round.
Jordan Chiles & Apolo Ohno defeated Elaine Hendrix & Rashad Jennings in the Quickstep relay, earning two bonus points.
Dylan Efron & Rumer Willis defeated Andy Richter & Kaitlyn Bristowe in the Viennese Waltz relay, earning two bonus points.
Robert Irwin & Xochitl Gomez defeated Alix Earle & Joey Graziadei in the Jive relay, earning two bonus points.
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas had immunity for the week and automatically received two bonus points.

Leaderboard After Bonus Points
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson – 42 points
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach – 42 points
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas – 42 points
Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy – 40 points
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa – 39 points
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten – 36 points
Andy Richter & Emma Slater – 29 points

Eliminated Couple
Andy Richter & Emma Slater were eliminated from the competition after receiving the lowest scores and votes. Following the announcement, Richter thanked his partner and the show, saying the experience “changed his life” and that he “certainly feels like a winner.”

Special Features
The episode opened with a large ensemble number choreographed by Derek Hough, featuring six original professional dancers from Season 1. The in memoriam segment paid tribute to several beloved figures in DWTS history, including Len Goodman, whose legacy was honored throughout the night.

Celebrities Advancing to the Semifinals
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas
Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten

“Dancing With the Stars” will return on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with its Prince Night-themed semifinals, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu and Disney+.