Who Was Eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night? Surprise Twist Leaves All 10 Couples Safe

Fans tuning into Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday, October 14, were expecting to see one couple go home — but Dedication Night delivered a shocking twist. No one was eliminated this week, leaving all 10 celebrity contestants still in the running for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

The emotional theme had each star dedicating their performance to someone deeply meaningful in their life, and for the first time in the show’s history, those loved ones were incorporated into the routines. The heartfelt tributes and powerful storytelling moved the judges so much that they decided every couple deserved another chance.

Dedication Night Ends with No Elimination

In a surprising decision, the “Dancing with the Stars” judging panel — joined by guest judge and two-time champion Kym Johnson-Herjavec — announced that no one would be sent home during the October 14 episode. The scores and fan votes will instead carry over into next week’s “Wicked Night” episode, which airs on Tuesday, October 21.

The decision shocked both contestants and viewers, breaking from the show’s usual weekly elimination format. “We couldn’t send anyone home tonight,” co-host Julianne Hough told the audience. “Every single performance was too meaningful and too strong to end their journey here.”

This marks one of the rare occasions in DWTS history where the competition paused eliminations, allowing all dancers to continue. The move not only raised the emotional stakes but also set up an intense Week 6, where the carryover votes could create dramatic results.

Top Performances and Full Scoreboard

Dedication Night was filled with moving performances that celebrated love, family, and friendship. Robert Irwin, son of the late wildlife icon Steve Irwin, dedicated his contemporary routine to his mother, Terri Irwin, earning 35 out of 40 points. Actress Danielle Fishel paid tribute to her “Boy Meets World” co-star Bill Daniels with a jive that scored 29 points.

Here’s the full scoreboard from Dedication Night:

• Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach – 36/40 (Contemporary dedicated to his younger sister)
• Robert Irwin & Witney Carson – 35/40 (Contemporary dedicated to his mother)
• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy – 35/40 (Contemporary dedicated to her younger sister)
• Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas – 33/40 (Contemporary dedicated to her husband)
• Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa – 32/40 (Viennese Waltz dedicated to her father)
• Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold – 30/40 (Foxtrot dedicated to his husband)
• Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten – 30/40 (Foxtrot dedicated to her best friend Lisa Ann Walter)
• Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik – 29/40 (Viennese Waltz dedicated to her mother)
• Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov – 29/40 (Jive dedicated to Bill Daniels)
• Andy Richter & Emma Slater – 24/40 (Salsa dedicated to his daughter)

Despite the varied scores, all couples will return for “Wicked Night,” where the competition resumes and at least one team will be eliminated.

Who Remains in the Competition?

After Dedication Night’s surprise twist, all 10 celebrity-pro pairs remain in the competition:

• Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
• Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas
• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
• Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik
• Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten
• Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
• Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov
• Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
• Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold
• Andy Richter & Emma Slater

Fans can vote for their favorite pairs online or by text during the live broadcast. Voting will reopen during the October 21 episode, where eliminations will resume and the stakes will be higher than ever due to the rolled-over scores and votes.

Past eliminations this season included Corey Feldman, Baron Davis, Lauren Jauregui, and Hilaria Baldwin.

What Comes Next on DWTS

The next episode, “Wicked Night,” will air Tuesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The themed episode celebrates the upcoming film “Wicked: For Good,” premiering November 21, and promises dramatic performances and the return of eliminations.

Fans can stream episodes live on ABC or Disney+ and watch them the following day on Hulu or the Hulu-Disney+ bundle.

“Dancing with the Stars” has proven once again that it’s more than a dance competition — it’s a showcase of stories, relationships, and resilience. And with 10 couples still standing, the battle for the Mirrorball Trophy is only getting started.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night?

No one was eliminated on Dedication Night. All 10 couples remain in the competition as scores and votes roll over to next week.

Q2: Why was no one sent home on DWTS this week?

The judges decided every performance was too meaningful and impactful to cut anyone, so they paused eliminations for the week.

Q3: When is the next DWTS episode?

The next episode, “Wicked Night,” airs on Tuesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.

Q4: How can fans vote for DWTS contestants?

Fans can vote online or by text message during the live broadcast. Voting reopens on October 21 during the episode.

Q5: Who has been eliminated so far this season?

Corey Feldman, Baron Davis, Lauren Jauregui, and Hilaria Baldwin have been eliminated in previous weeks.