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The latest episode of “Dancing with the Stars” delivered high drama, dazzling routines, and a few surprises on Disney Night. While some performances soared, one couple’s hauntingly elegant dance left fans questioning the judges’ scoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On October 7, 2025, another episode of “Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)” aired, marking week four of season 34 of the competition. This time, the theme was Disney Night, held in celebration of Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A netizen’s comment on Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy’s performance on “Dancing with the Stars” on October 7, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The final 11 couples performed dances<\/a> such as the Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Jazz, Salsa, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz to songs inspired by Disney films and attractions. Contestants included Danielle Fishel, Hilaria Baldwin, Alix Earle, Elaine Hendrix, Andy Richter, Jordan Chiles, Scott Hoying, Dylan Efron, Robert Irwin, Whitney Leavitt, and Jen Affleck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One couple aimed to take the lead by performing to Lana Del Rey’s “Once Upon a Dream” from the movie “Maleficent.” That night, Earle and her professional dance partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, performed the Viennese Waltz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy performing the Viennese Waltz on “Dancing with the Stars” on an episode that aired on October 7, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Earle, an internet personality<\/a>, appeared dressed as Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent, complete with horns. Her partner seemed to portray Diaval, the raven and henchman, in his costume. The stage was set in a dark theme to match the movie’s tone, and in the background, a woman lay flat, seemingly representing Aurora, Maleficent’s goddaughter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alix Earle and Valentin Chmerkovskiy performing to Lana Del Rey’s “Once Upon a Dream” from the movie “Maleficent” on “Dancing with the Stars” on October 7, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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While some netizens praised the couple’s performance, others felt the judges didn’t score them fairly. One fan shared a GIF of two girls reacting enthusiastically and wrote<\/a>, “ALIX EARLE\u2026 THAT WAS INSANE.” <\/i>Another said<\/a>, “I LOVED Alix’s performance this week. It was mesmerizing… I thought this waltz was her best dance.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy performing on week four of season 34 of the competition on Disney Night | Source: Instagram\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One person exclaimed<\/a>, “What a dance!!!! Best dance of the season so far\ud83d\udca5 Wow \ud83d\udda4\ud83d\ude4c\ud83d\udda4 Go Alix & Val.”<\/i> Another excited viewer remarked<\/a>, “This was insane. Best so far this season!!!!! really [sic] was hoping to bring out a 10 for this one because it was ICONIC.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, some fans believed the judges failed to score Earle fairly. One said<\/a>, “alix [sic] was critically underscored,”<\/i> while another added<\/a>, “I’m sick and tired of alix [sic] getting underscored.”<\/i> Someone else commented<\/a>, “They got robbed\u2026 so unfair. That was amazing\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25,”<\/i> and another echoed<\/a>, “They were ROBBED.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Judge Derek Hough described<\/a> Earle’s performance as “mesmerizing” and “spellbinding.” He praised the influencer’s “pivots” as “beautiful” and added, “This was your best dance.” Judge Bruno Tonioli called<\/a> the performance “gripping” and “haunting.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He commended Earle’s acting abilities, saying she “became someone else.” When judge Carrie Ann Inaba asked the social media personality how she felt after the dance, Earle responded<\/a>, “Oh my God, that was so empowering. It was so fun.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alfonso Ribeiro, Alix Earle, and Valentin Chmerkovskiy on “Disney Night” of “Dancing with the Stars” on October 7, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Inaba also highlighted<\/a> how the contestant’s “artistry” was “really coming out.” Earle and Chmerkovskiy tied for the top score of the night with Hendrix and her partner Alan Bersten, and Chiles and Ezra Sosa\u2014each earning 24 out of 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Leavitt, who expressed<\/a> excitement about going “very Broadway” in her intro package, danced the Foxtrot with her partner Mark Ballas. They performed to “The Room Where It Happens” from “Hamilton” and received the night’s highest score\u201425 out of 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The three stars with the lowest scores<\/a> were Hoying and Rylee Arnold, tied with Fishel and Pasha Pashkov, each earning 21 out of 30. Richter and her dance partner, Emma Slater, finished last<\/a> with a score of 18 out of 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ultimately, Richter, Baldwin, and Fishel were the bottom three after the remaining contestants were marked safe. Fans were stunned when Baldwin was eliminated at the end of the night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With the leaderboard tightening, every performance and score is under scrutiny. As the season unfolds, the stakes are only getting higher for the remaining couples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As previously reported, this isn’t the first time viewers disagree with the couple eliminated. In late September 2025 two dance couples were shockingly axed on DWTS, causing viewers to erupt over one dancer’s survival, calling the outcome unfair.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Season 34 of the competition turned up the heat during “One Hit-Wonders Night,”<\/strong> with emotions running high as the first eliminations<\/strong> of the season began. The night delivered flashy routines, bold song choices, and a tense results<\/strong> reveal that had the ballroom buzzing and fans rushing online to share their thoughts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A netizen reacts to Hilaria Baldwin’s participation in “Dancing With the Stars,” from a post dated September 23, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Judges Inaba, Hough,<\/strong> and Tonioli <\/strong>came up with the results by combining the audience votes from the first two weeks with their scores across both weeks. When the final numbers were tallied<\/strong> under the judges’ watchful eyes, two stars were abruptly shown the door<\/strong>, marking the first exits of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Corey Feldman <\/strong>and pro Jenna Johnson<\/strong> earned 15 out of 30<\/strong> for their Cha Cha<\/a> to Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back,” while Baron Davis<\/strong> and pro Britt Stewart<\/strong> performed a Samba<\/a> to Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack,” scoring 18 out of 30. <\/strong>Both couples were swiftly cut from the competition<\/strong> after the scores and votes were tallied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But it was Baldwin’s<\/strong> Tango<\/a> with Savchenko<\/strong>, set to Haddaway’s “What Is Love,” that stirred the most conversation. She received 21 out of 30 <\/strong>and secured a spot in the next round, yet not everyone was thrilled about her advancing. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Some viewers argued that Feldman and Davis were more deserving<\/strong>, while others defended Baldwin, praising her dance quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One viewer made their frustration<\/strong> clear, saying<\/a>, “Yea no, i\u2019m done watching this season since she\u2019s still on. corey and baron deserve to be there more than her. was ready to sit down every tuesday to watch my tuesdays are now free [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Others echoed similar feelings, with a blunt post reading<\/a>, “Baron deserved better. Send her home.” <\/i>One disappointed<\/strong> fan even admitted<\/a>, “i literally sobbed i\u2019m not even joking why why whyyyy bring baron back please i miss him [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Several also questioned<\/a> Baldwin’s place in the competition <\/strong>at all, “A real shame people voted for Hilaria Baldwin on dwts. She has a lot of ballroom experience, she shouldn’t even be on the show. Baron should’ve been saved for another week instead of Hilaria taking that spot [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A netizen reacts to Hilaria Baldwin’s participation in “Dancing With the Stars,” from a post dated September 23, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/dancingwiththestars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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That sentiment was echoed<\/a> by another person, “I’m sorry… But I need Hilaria Baldwin gone. She has had ballroom training in the past. It’s not fair.” <\/i>Not everyone was against her, though.<\/strong> One supporter celebrated<\/a>, “Another week of Hilaria giving us the best dance of the night.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another person tried to separate popularity from performance<\/strong>, writing<\/a>, “I get Hilaria struggles with popularity, but she had the best dance of the night. My opinion is purely based on her dance. Just saying!” <\/i>And one more chimed<\/a> in on her routine with praise<\/strong>, “Best dance of the night! Should have been a higher score.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The lowest scores<\/a> of the controversial evening went to Feldman and Johnson, followed by Richter<\/strong> with 16 out of 30 <\/strong>for his Tango alongside Slater<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Davis and Stewart rounded out the bottom three<\/strong>. Baldwin and Savchenko ultimately also landed in the bottom<\/strong> three<\/strong> once combined scores and votes were tallied. At the top of the leaderboard, four couples tied<\/strong> for the highest score<\/a> of the night with 22 out of 30. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Affleck<\/strong> and Jan Ravnik <\/strong>impressed with their Quickstep, Chiles<\/strong> and Sosa<\/strong> brought energy with a Jive, Leavitt <\/strong>and Ballas<\/strong> delivered a strong Cha Cha, and Irwin <\/strong>and Witney Carson <\/strong>shone with a Tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As the couples who were eliminated left the stage, they shared some final words<\/strong> with the audience. Corey admitted<\/a> he felt especially bad<\/strong> for his partner, Johnson, “Jenna is amazing.<\/strong> I feel really terrible because she deserved better<\/strong>, personally speaking. She was the queen from last year. She deserves to be the champ every year in my book.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Baron also left a message for fans, explaining that his motivation had been for his partner, Stewart. <\/strong>“I haven’t been coached in a while, so to get off my butt was awesome,” he said<\/a>, after noting he had “wanted to” win for her.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As we previously reported, “Dancing with the Stars”<\/strong><\/a> Season 34 premiere <\/strong>kicked off in true showbiz style on September 17. However, it was famous wildlife conservationist and TV personality Irwin<\/strong> who lit up the stage<\/strong> and stole the entire night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The nature-loving star joined forces with professional dancer Carson<\/strong> to deliver a jaw-dropping jive<\/u><\/a> to Steppenwolf’s iconic anthem, “Born to be Wild.” Initially, Irwin set the scene amid a safari-theme setting<\/strong>, perched atop a Land Rover<\/i> parked in the midst of tall grass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Robert Irwin perched on top of a Land Rover right before beginning the jive with dance partner Witney Carson, posted on September 17, 2025. | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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After setting his sights on Carson<\/strong> with a pair of binoculars, the charismatic TV personality pounced off the hood of the vehicle and ran to his partner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Together, the pair twirled, kicked, flipped, and dipped their way through a performance that had every eye glued to the floor.<\/strong> Dressed in striking, matching ensembles<\/strong>, Irwin and Carson delivered with such energy and precision that the ballroom exploded with cheers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Robert Irwin and Witney Carson performing on the premiere episode of “DWTS.” | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Judge Hough<\/strong>, who won the coveted mirrorball trophy<\/u><\/a> with Irwin’s sister in Season 21, couldn’t contain his awe<\/u><\/a>. He showered<\/strong> Irwin with praise, even jokingly asking if the 21-year-old had been secretly training all these years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“That was one of the best first dances I’ve ever seen on this show,”<\/strong> declared<\/a> Hough, and online, fans wholeheartedly agreed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough holding their mirror ball trophies after they won “DWTS” Season 21 in 2015. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Robert was hands down the best performance of the night #DWTS #robertirwin #minneapolisbct,” <\/i>stated<\/u><\/a> a fan, while another added<\/u><\/a>, “I feel bad for every other contestant ngl Robert’s gonna take the mirror ball no question \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffc.” “So good! He’s dancing like a pro,” <\/i>asserted<\/u><\/a> a fellow admirer. The praise continued with a supporter gushing<\/u><\/a>, “my [sic] winner.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yet another admirer echoed<\/u><\/a> the sentiments, “Robert had the best dance of the night omg!! Whitney’s [sic] choreo was perfect!!! #DWTS.” “That really was the best ‘DWTS’ premiere in a long time. My money is on Robert & Whitney [sic] \ud83e\udea9 #DWTS,” <\/i>marveled<\/u><\/a> a fellow fan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One viewer even highlighted the fact that Irwin performed so well despite the fact that he has no prior dancing experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While Irwin’s performance soared, one contestant’s turn on the dance floor left viewers cringing. Feldman<\/strong>, known for his decades-spanning film career, attempted the tango<\/u><\/strong><\/a> alongside pro dancer Johnson<\/strong> \u2014 but failed to impress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The pair, who donned glittery ensembles <\/strong>\u2014 Johnson in a striking, figure-hugging two-piece and Feldman in a dark-colored suit \u2014 danced their hearts out to Billy Joel’s “It’s Still Rock & Roll To Me.” As Johnson kicked and spun, Feldman led them with robust choreography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jenna Johnson and Corey Feldman performing on the premiere episode of Season 34 of “DWTS,” posted on September 17, 2025. | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite their best efforts, the routine was met with harsh backlash<\/strong> online, where spectators didn’t hold back. The performance was swiftly labeled one of the worst of the night as armchair critics unleashed their fury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Painful to watch! Yell at me if you want!!!! \ud83e\udd2a,” <\/i>shared<\/u><\/a> one observer, while another said<\/u><\/a>, “Oh Corey, that wasn’t good.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jenna Johnson and Corey Feldman. | Source: YouTube\/Dancing With The Stars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Someone else even went so far as to say<\/u><\/a>, “Next week he’s gonna go he can’t even move him and Andy are the first to go [sic].” “Nope dont like that \ud83d\ude12 [sic],” <\/i>opined<\/u><\/a> another person, while a fellow critic added<\/u><\/a>, “He knew the steps but has no rhythm at all.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sadly, the criticism didn’t end there.<\/strong> “Unfortunately he’s not going far, there are too many great dancers this season. He’s seeing the bottom [sic],” <\/i>stated<\/u><\/a> an observer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Even more netizens predicted<\/u><\/a> Feldman and Johnson’s future on the season\u2026in not-so-bright terms.<\/strong> <\/i>Someone even expressed sorrow for Johnson<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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