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Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko | Source: Instagram\/dancingwiththestars<\/div>\n

‘DWTS’ Week 4 Ends With a Shocking Elimination That Divides Fans<\/h1>\n
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The special night celebrating the spirit of Disney in honor of Disneyland Resort\u2019s 70th Anniversary was full of magic, but for some contestants, it ended in tears.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS) couple was eliminated<\/strong> in the October 7, 2025 episode, even though several contestants with lower scores remained in the competition.<\/strong> The unexpected exit left fans stunned and sparked a wave of reactions online.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 11 remaining couples transformed the ballroom into a dazzling Disney celebration<\/strong>, performing routines<\/a> inspired by beloved films and attractions. <\/i>The night featured a variety of dances, including the Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jazz, Salsa, Viennese Waltz, and Quickstep.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stars Hilaria Baldwin, Danielle Fishel, Alix Earle, Andy Richter, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Scott Hoying, Robert Irwin, Jen Affleck, and Whitney Leavitt <\/strong>all impressed the judges with energetic performances and glowing reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After an evening of Disney magic, the competition took an emotional turn with a <\/strong>surprising elimination<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> The first couples announced as safe<\/strong> were Affleck and Jan Ravnik<\/strong>, Chiles and Ezra Sosa<\/strong>, Efron and Daniella Karagach<\/strong>, and Hendrix and Alan Bersten<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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They were followed by Leavitt and Mark Ballas<\/strong>, Irwin and Witney<\/strong> Carson<\/strong>, Hoying and Rylee Arnold<\/strong>, and Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy. <\/strong>That left Fishel and Pasha Pashkov<\/strong>, Richter and Emma Slater<\/strong>, and Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko<\/strong> waiting nervously on stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the end, Baldwin and Savchenko, who performed a Quickstep<\/a> to “Cantina Band”<\/strong> by John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra<\/strong> from “Star Wars: A New Hope,” <\/strong>were revealed as the couple <\/strong>leaving the competition<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The announcement sparked a wave of intense fan reactions online \u2014 while some defended the eliminated pair,<\/strong> others felt the results were fair<\/strong> and celebrated the outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko, from a post dated October 7, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One fan couldn’t hold back their admiration, saying<\/a>, “Y\u2019all be hatin’ but she has the technique of a trained dancer! I fear, this season is so hard to judge [sic].”<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another viewer questioned<\/a> the backlash against the performer, “Not sure why all the negative comments. She was a great dancer <\/strong>and didn’t deserve to leave. Sometimes I wish the scores were solely up to the judges.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko, from a post dated October 7, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This fan shared<\/a> frustration over the elimination, “And yet again, the wrong couple went home.<\/strong>” <\/i>One commenter pointed<\/a> out, “So unfair.<\/strong> It’s literally a popularity dance show @dancingwiththestars it’s not about who’s a good dancer! I mean come on Andy or others weren’t close to as good as Hilaria! Ugh [sic].”<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Not all fans were upset. One viewer who was satisfied with the outcome noted<\/a>, “Justice is served.” <\/strong><\/i>And finally, one fan expressed<\/a> sheer delight, “I am actually so happy<\/strong> this week w [sic] the results \ud83e\udd2d\u2764\ufe0f.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The scores<\/a> of the dreamy Disney night ranged from 25 to 18<\/strong>. Leavitt and Ballas topped the leaderboard with 25 out of 30<\/strong>, followed closely by Hendrix and Bersten, Earle and Chmerkovskiy, and Chiles and Sosa, who each earned 24<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Efron and Karagach, Baldwin and Savchenko, and Affleck and Ravnik all scored 23,<\/strong> while Fishel and Pashkov tied with Hoying and Arnold at 21.<\/strong> Irwin and Carson landed just above the bottom<\/a> with 22<\/strong>, and Richter and Slater rounded out the list with 18 out of 30.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Still, Baldwin and Savchenko earned higher scores<\/strong><\/a> from the judges<\/strong> than they did the previous week and appeared to be strong contenders <\/strong>to watch. However, the combined total of judges’ scores and viewer votes<\/strong> wasn’t enough to keep them in the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Many expected it to be Richter and Slater’s final night<\/strong>, as they had received the lowest judges’ scores<\/strong><\/a> of the evening for their Ratatouille-inspired dance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After they were eliminated, Baldwin and Savchenko had a chance to share a few words. “Listen, I’m so proud of you<\/strong>,” Savchenko told<\/a> Baldwin as they walked across the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After taking the mic from co-host Julianne Hough, Baldwin shared that “this has been an incredible experience.” <\/strong>She continued<\/a>, “I am so grateful to all of you, I’m so grateful to my children and my family.<\/strong> I’m cheering on everybody in the cast. This has been an amazing time.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Savchenko went on to describe Hilaria Baldwin<\/a> as a “superhero and an incredible mom.” <\/strong>He added<\/a>, “You are truly an inspiration.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baldwin later gave an interview<\/a> where she was asked if there was anything she had learned<\/strong> from “DWTS.” Holding back tears<\/strong>, she shared that she had learned to open her heart to something she had once closed off and to allow herself to be vulnerable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 41-year-old grew emotional as she recalled a conversation<\/strong><\/a> with her daughter<\/strong> \u2014 who turned 3 while she was competing \u2014 about the possibility of being eliminated early. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Her daughter had told her that even if she was sent home right away<\/strong>, Baldwin would know that at least she tried. <\/strong>Baldwin said she hopes her children carry that same spirit<\/strong> of always trying in everything they do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Savchenko also reflected on their journey, saying he was grateful<\/a> to have danced with her because she brought so much heart and love to each performance<\/strong>. He added that Baldwin worked incredibly hard<\/strong> and was always the first to arrive for rehearsals<\/strong>. The pair agreed that they were proud of their performances<\/strong> throughout the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baldwin’s journey on “DWTS” was not without controversy and challenges.<\/strong> Early on, she had to address claims<\/a> that she had joined the show through her husband, Alec Baldwin<\/strong><\/a>‘s influence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The yoga instructor said<\/a> on an episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat: podcast, “If he ever made a call, that would make things easier on me, I would feel like I didn’t deserve it.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She clarified that her place in the competition was based on her own effort and ability<\/strong> rather than any outside help. Baldwin emphasized her commitment to hard work and independence<\/strong> and explained that she prefers to earn opportunities on <\/strong>her own merit<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She added that her determination is intentional, knowing that anyone who marries a celebrity can easily be labeled <\/strong>a nepo baby<\/strong><\/a>. “<\/strong>It makes you feel like you don\u2019t earn things, which is just a horrible feeling.<\/strong> Especially as a Capricorn, a horrible feeling,” noted<\/a> Baldwin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As we previously reported, another elimination that shocked the ballroom<\/strong> was that of Lauren Jauregui<\/strong>. The Fifth Harmony songstress didn’t hide her fury after being booted from “DWTS” <\/strong>on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025 \u2014 delivering a one-word reaction<\/i> that instantly went viral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Netizen comment about Lauren Jauregui’s “DWTS” elimination, posted on October 1, 2025. | Source: Facebook\/People<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Although the star gave it her all<\/i> in her performance with dance partner Brandon Armstrong<\/strong>, it wasn’t enough to impress the judges. After her one-word reaction, Jauregui took some time to debrief properly about her exit with <\/strong>Entertainment Tonight.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The moment Jauregui descended onto the stage from a towering construction lift, it was clear her performance<\/u><\/strong><\/a> was meant to make a statement.<\/strong> Dressed in a bold, yellow, tassel-adorned mini dress<\/strong> that shimmered under the lights, she looked every bit the pop diva<\/i>, ready to command attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lauren Jauregui making her entrance on “DWTS,” posted on October 1, 2025. | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As the opening beats of Fifth Harmony and Ty Dolla $ign’s<\/strong> “Work From Home”<\/i> pulsed through the ballroom, she met Armstrong on the floor \u2014 him clad in a high-vis vest to match the performance’s construction site theme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The duo wasted no time, diving into a high-energy cha cha<\/strong> filled with synchronized hip sways, dramatic hair flips, sharp arm movements, and dynamic spins.<\/i> Each step, from sultry dips to swift cha cha sequences<\/strong>, was punctuated by cheers from the audience, who appeared captivated by the pair’s stage presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brandon Armstrong and Lauren Jauregui performing together on “DWTS.” | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The performance ended on a celebratory note, as Jauregui ran off with a bright smile to join her fellow Fifth Harmony bandmates in the crowd<\/strong>, as they applauded her with beaming pride and enthusiastic claps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But the celebratory energy quickly gave way to disappointment<\/i> when the results were revealed, which saw Jauregui eliminated from the competition.<\/strong> As cohosts Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro<\/strong> turned to the star for her thoughts<\/a>, the singer didn’t sugarcoat her feelings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The rest of Fifth Harmony cheering for Lauren Jauregui as Jauregui joins them at their table in the audience. | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Pissed,”<\/strong> she expressed<\/a> bluntly, the single word capturing the sting of the moment with striking honesty.<\/i> Her candid response sparked a surprised laugh from Armstrong<\/strong>, who stood supportively<\/i> at her side. Despite the frustration, Jauregui took a beat to acknowledge her partner, turning to him with sincerity and adding<\/a>, “I’m so grateful to have had you as a partner.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The emotional shift was palpable \u2014 a mix of raw vulnerability and gracious farewell that resonated with viewers watching live.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lauren Jauregui expressing how she felt being eliminated from the competition, posted on October 1, 2025. | Source: Instagram\/entertainmenttonight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Almost immediately after the results were announced, the internet lit up with passionate reactions from fans and critics alike.<\/strong> Many came to Jauregui’s defense<\/i>, insisting that her exit was unjustified and indicative of a larger issue within the competition. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One viewer fumed<\/u><\/a>, “Andy is sweet and etc, BUT he can’t even move. Baron being eliminated last week was already absurd. Lauren leaving this week is literally disrespectul #dwts [sic],”<\/i> before quickly returning<\/u><\/a> to correct their spelling and double down \u2014 “disrespectful SORRY I’M PISS [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another supporter declared<\/u><\/a>, “Unbelievable. Lauren Jauregui did not deserve to be eliminated. She was one of the best!!!!! [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Some fans speculated that factors beyond dancing may have influenced the judges’ decision.<\/strong> “She got eliminated because of her advocacy. Y’all are not slick. The intentional underscoring…y’all wanted her off,”<\/i> one netizen alleged<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Still, not all feedback was in Jauregui’s favor.<\/strong> Several viewers pointed to the quality of her performance.<\/strong> “Unpopular opinion: I just thought Lauren’s dance was boring & stiff \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2640\ufe0f. BUT\u2026 she wasn’t my least favourite so [sic] I’m still surprised with her elimination #dwts,”<\/i> opined<\/u><\/a> someone else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Echoing similar sentiments, one commenter stated flatly<\/u><\/a>, “She can’t move lol,”<\/i> while another agreed<\/u><\/a>, “Unfortunately she can’t dance however if I was her, I’d be pissed too [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A different netizen added<\/u><\/a>, “y’all just have to admit\u2026 lauren’s dancing tonight was just NOT IT #DWTS im sorry [sic],” <\/i>accompanying their words with a shrugging Reese Witherspoon GIF.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There was also criticism of Jauregui’s demeanor throughout the competition.<\/strong> “i just thought lauren’s attitude always seemed like she thought she was better than everyone\u2026. [sic],”<\/i> shared<\/u><\/a> one viewer, hinting that public perception may have influenced voting as much as performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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