Who Went Home on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Tonight? Shocking Week 5 Elimination Update

“Dancing with the Stars” fans were braced for heartbreak during Week 5’s “Dedication Night” on October 14, 2025 — but the ballroom took an unexpected turn. Despite intense competition and emotional performances, **no one was eliminated tonight**, leaving all ten celebrity contestants still in the race for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

The decision stunned viewers who anticipated another exit after last week’s shocking elimination. Instead, producers chose to honor the deeply personal tributes of Dedication Night by letting the stars’ heartfelt performances stand without anyone being sent home. The scores from this week will now carry over into next week, raising the stakes even higher.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Elimination Twist: No One Sent Home in Week 5

In a rare move for the competition, “Dancing with the Stars” kept every couple safe during the October 14 episode. Each dance was a tribute to a loved one, mentor, or family member, leading to some of the most emotional performances of Season 34 so far. According to ABC’s broadcast, the decision to hold off on eliminations was made to allow the night’s heartfelt stories to take center stage.

Despite the reprieve, the pressure is far from over. All of this week’s scores will roll over into Week 6, meaning performances next week will carry extra weight as fans’ votes and judges’ scores combine for the next elimination.

Among the standout moments was **Dylan Efron**, who surged to the top of the leaderboard for the first time. Dancing with pro **Daniella Karagach**, Efron’s contemporary routine dedicated to his 5-year-old sister Olivia earned **36 out of 40**, with judge Carrie Ann Inaba calling it “brilliant” and saying, “you made my night.”

Close behind was **Robert Irwin**, who moved audiences — and judge Derek Hough — to tears with a contemporary routine honoring his mother Terri. The dance scored **35 points**, as did **Alix Earle** and **Val Chmerkovskiy**, whose emotional tribute to Alix’s younger sister Izabel also impressed the panel.

At the other end of the leaderboard, comedian **Andy Richter** continued to struggle with timing and musicality in his salsa performance with Emma Slater. Despite showing “some improvement,” according to Inaba, Richter received the night’s lowest score — **24 out of 40** — putting him at risk heading into Week 6.

Leaderboard Results and Full Week 5 Scores

Here’s how the leaderboard stacked up on Dedication Night:

• Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach: 36 (Contemporary)
• Robert Irwin & Witney Carson: 35 (Contemporary)
• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy: 35 (Contemporary)
• Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas: 33 (Contemporary)
• Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa: 32 (Viennese Waltz)
• Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten: 30 (Foxtrot)
• Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold: 30 (Foxtrot)
• Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik: 29 (Viennese Waltz)
• Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov: 29 (Jive)
• Andy Richter & Emma Slater: 24 (Salsa)

With no eliminations this week, all 10 celebrity couples remain in the competition:

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

What This Twist Means for the Rest of ‘DWTS’ Season 34

The absence of an elimination adds new drama to the coming weeks. With all scores rolling over, next week’s performances will be more critical than ever. Even one misstep could send a contestant home after this week’s reprieve. Fan voting will also play a larger role as America’s votes combine with tonight’s scores to determine who stays and who goes.

It also means the leaderboard positions heading into Week 6 are more significant. Front-runners like Dylan Efron, Robert Irwin, and Alix Earle have built momentum, while lower scorers such as Andy Richter and Danielle Fishel must step up to avoid elimination.

“Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 continues live Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu. The next elimination will take place on Week 6, where the competition is expected to heat up even further.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who went home on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ tonight?

No one was eliminated during Week 5’s Dedication Night episode. All contestants remain in the competition, and scores will carry over to next week.

Q2: Why was no one eliminated on DWTS this week?

Producers chose not to eliminate anyone due to the emotional nature of Dedication Night, where each performance honored an influential person in the contestants’ lives.

Q3: Who is leading the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ leaderboard?

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach lead with 36 points, followed closely by Robert Irwin and Alix Earle, both scoring 35 points.

Q4: Who is at risk heading into Week 6?

Andy Richter and Emma Slater are most at risk after finishing last on the leaderboard with 24 points.

Q5: When will the next elimination happen?

The next elimination is expected during Week 6, with this week’s scores and next week’s performances combined to determine who goes home.