Who Was Eliminated (Who Went Home) on ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Week 6 “Wicked Night” Results Explained

The latest episode of Dancing With the Stars brought both magic and heartbreak as the ballroom transformed into Oz for “Wicked Night.” On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the show celebrated the hit musical Wicked and its upcoming film sequel, Wicked: For Good. Guest judge Jon M. Chu, the film’s director, joined the panel as ten celebrity contestants performed dances inspired by the world of Glinda and Elphaba.

By the end of the night, after combining scores from last week’s non-elimination episode with audience votes, one pair was sent home — marking the fifth elimination of Season 34.

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold Went Home

Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and professional dancer Rylee Arnold were the latest couple eliminated from Dancing With the Stars. The duo performed a contemporary routine to “The Wizard and I,” showcasing Hoying’s enthusiasm as a self-proclaimed Wicked superfan. Despite his passion and effort, the judges gave them a combined score of 28 out of 40.

The result was especially emotional for Hoying, who shared that leaving on “Wicked Night” felt poetic, given his love for the show. “It’s truly a perfect way to go,” he told the audience after his elimination. According to Entertainment Weekly and People, Hoying expressed deep gratitude for the experience and praised his partner Arnold for her encouragement throughout the competition.

The elimination followed two weeks of combined scoring. Week 5, “Dedication Night,” ended with no one going home, intensifying the stakes for this round. The combined scores and audience votes ultimately placed Hoying and Arnold at the bottom, sealing their fate.

High Scores and Standout Performances

While Hoying and Arnold said goodbye, the rest of the ballroom witnessed some of the strongest performances of the season. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas earned the first perfect 10s of Season 34 with their quickstep to “Popular,” scoring a near-perfect 39 out of 40. Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa matched that score later in the night for their graceful rumba to “For Good.”

Other strong contenders included Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, who danced a lively jazz routine to “Dancing Through Life” for a 36 out of 40, and actress Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten, who earned the same score for her emotional contemporary to “Defying Gravity.”

Even comedian Andy Richter achieved his highest marks yet — a 27 out of 40 — for his upbeat jazz number to “One Short Day.” Despite tough competition, the energy of the night reflected the cast’s steady growth and enthusiasm.

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas

The Competition Tightens Moving Forward

With Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold’s departure, nine couples now remain in the running for the Mirrorball Trophy. Their elimination marks a turning point in Season 34, as scores tighten and the pressure rises for the mid-season rounds.

Fans can expect the next episode to raise the stakes even higher, as the show heads toward its anticipated Halloween theme week. Each couple will need to balance creativity, technical skill, and audience connection to stay in the competition.

As the curtain closed on “Wicked Night,” the message was clear — the ballroom magic continues, but the path to victory grows narrower each week.

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who was eliminated on Week 6 of Dancing With the Stars?

Scott Hoying and professional dancer Rylee Arnold were eliminated after scoring 28 out of 40 on “Wicked Night.”

Q2: What song did Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold dance to?

They performed a contemporary routine to “The Wizard and I,” inspired by the musical Wicked.

Q3: Who earned the first perfect 10s of the season?

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas received the first 10s for their quickstep to “Popular.”

Q4: What was the theme of DWTS Week 6?

Week 6 was themed “Wicked Night,” celebrating the songs and storylines from Wicked and its upcoming film sequel.

Q5: How many contestants remain on DWTS after Week 6?

Nine couples remain following the elimination of Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold.

References

Entertainment Weekly. (2025). “Dancing With the Stars says goodbye to another contestant on ‘Wicked Night.’” October 21, 2025.

People. (2025). “Who Was Eliminated on Dancing With the Stars Last Night? All About the Pairs Voted Off Season 34.” October 21, 2025.

Deadline. (2025). “‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 6: Who Was Sent Home on ‘Wicked’ Night?” October 21, 2025.