Who Went Home on DWTS Tonight? Week 10 Semifinals Results Explained

The “Dancing With the Stars” semifinals delivered a dramatic finish on November 18 as one couple was eliminated after a night of high scores and tight competition. The main question all evening was simple: who went home? The answer was revealed after all six duos completed two dances each.

The night featured Prince Night, with every couple performing twice to the iconic artist’s hits. Once the judges’ scores and live votes were combined, the show confirmed the Week 10 results, sending one pair home just before next week’s finals.

DWTS Week 10 Results: Who Went Home After Prince Night?

“Dancing With the Stars” started the semifinals with a group opening number to “Let’s Go Crazy.” The first round of dances showed how close the race had become. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten earned 27, while Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy scored 28. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas delivered a strong 29, and Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach matched the middle of the pack with 27. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa posted 27, and Robert Irwin and Witney Carson secured the first perfect 30 of the night.

The second round brought even higher scores. Elaine and Alan scored 30, bringing their total to 57 out of 60. Alix and Val also received 30, reaching 58 total. Dylan and Daniella scored 28 for a total of 55. Whitney and Mark earned another 29, tying Alix and Val with 58. Jordan and Ezra scored 30 for a total of 57. Robert and Witney added 29 to close with the second-highest total of the night at 59.

Once both rounds were completed, the couples gathered on the ballroom floor for the live elimination. After tallying judges’ scores and America’s votes, the hosts announced that Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were eliminated in Week 10. Their exit came despite posting two of the highest scores of the night, showing how competitive and unpredictable semifinals voting can be.

Major entertainment outlets such as ABC News and CNN have previously highlighted how viewer voting becomes crucial during the semifinals, especially when scores are tight and multiple couples are separated by only one or two points.

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson’s stunning Viennese Waltz!

Reactions and What Comes Next

The elimination of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas sparked strong reactions online. Many fans expected them to reach the finals after consistent high scores. Others expressed surprise that even a 58 out of 60 was not enough to secure a spot in the finale. On social media, viewers debated whether the results reflected fan voting trends or simple semifinal unpredictability.

The remaining five couples will now advance to the Season 34 finale. With Robert Irwin and Witney Carson finishing the night with the highest total score, attention now shifts to whether they can maintain momentum. Two couples finished tied at 58, and two more at 57, setting the stage for an extremely close final week.

As fans look ahead to the finals, the big question replaces tonight’s main keyword once again: who went home, and who will take the mirrorball trophy next week? The semifinals made the competition tighter than ever.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who went home on DWTS tonight?

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were eliminated in Week 10 after the semifinals. They scored 58 out of 60 but did not secure enough viewer votes.

Q2: How were the DWTS Week 10 results decided?

The results were based on judges’ scores from two dances and live viewer votes during the broadcast.

Q3: Who earned the highest total score tonight?

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson earned the highest combined score with 59 out of 60.

Q4: Did any couple earn a perfect score?

Yes. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson earned the first perfect 30 of the night during their first routine.

Q5: How many couples are moving to the finals?

Five couples remain after the Week 10 elimination and will compete in the finale.