Who Was Sent Home On ‘Dancing With The Stars?’ Dedication Night Recap And Scores

DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Dedication Night” – Ten remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to pay tribute to the influential people in their lives with moving and meaningful performances. Special guest judge Kym Johnson returns to offer her expert insights. TUESDAY, OCT. 14 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) CARRIE ANN INABA, DEREK HOUGH, KYM JOHNSON, BRUNO TONIOLI

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Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night was all about honoring the most important people in each contestant’s life. From parents to siblings to close friends and kids, the pairs performed heartfelt routines to celebrate their loved ones.

For the first time, each of the 10 remaining contestants — Jen Affleck, Jordan Chiles, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Danielle Fishel, Elaine Hendrix, Scott Hoying, Robert Irwin, Whitney Leavitt, and Andy Richter — invited someone special to take part in their dance routines. The couples performed a variety of styles, including Contemporary, Foxtrot, Jive, Salsa and Viennese Waltz.

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Former DWTS pro and two-time champion Kym Johnson-Herjavec also returned to the ballroom as a guest judge. Herjavec appeared in the first three seasons of Dancing With the Stars Australia before joining the U.S. version from 2006 to 2015 and returning for Season 24 in 2017.

Dylan and Daniella earned the highest scores of the night, receiving four nines from all the judges. Robert and Witney, Alix and Val and Whitney and Mark Ballas also delivered strong performances, placing them near the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Andy and Emma received the lowest scores of the night after earning sixes.

Keep scrolling to see everything that happened on Dedication Night, including the scores and commentary for each dance, the final Week 5 leaderboard, and whether any couple was sent home this week.

Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Dedication Night Scores

Andy Richter And Emma Slater

Scores: 24/40 (Carrie Ann 6, Derek 6, Kym 6, Bruno 6)

Andy Richter and Emma Slater performed a Salsa to “Jump In the Line” by Harry Belafonte, dedicating the routine to his daughter, Cornelia.

Kym kicked off the judges’ comments by calling it the most “joyful” way to start the night. Bruno noted there were plenty of steps — not always on time, but always entertaining. Carrie Ann said she saw improvement, while Derek called the routine “positively playful, pure and full of love.”

Robert Irwin And Witney Carson

Scores: 35/40 (Carrie Ann 8, Derek 9, Kym 9, Bruno 9)

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson performed a Contemporary to “You’ll Be In My Heart” by Phil Collins, dedicating the routine to his mother, Terri Irwin.

Bruno said that Robert’s dad is looking down and smiling at him, and he admired how Robert gave his heart and soul. Carrie Ann praised Robert’s honesty and openness. Derek reiterated how much love Robert has for his family and said the world needs the Irwin family. Kym loved the moment between Robert and Terri at the end and highlighted Terri’s love for her family.

Elaine Hendrix And Alan Bersten

Scores: 30/40 (Carrie Ann 8, Derek 7, Kym 7, Bruno 8)

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten performed a Foxtrot to “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole, dedicating the routine to her best friend and The Parent Trap co-star, Lisa Ann Walter (Chessy).

Carrie Ann called the routine amazing and a wonderful way to celebrate friendship. Derek said Elaine is an absolute joy to watch, but he told her to keep her shoulders back and down. Kym added that the dance made her heart happy and offered a suggestion on her frame. Bruno loved how they were having a great time and praised the pure glamour and Hollywood style.

Whitney Leavitt And Mark Ballas

Scores: 33/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 8, Kym 8, Bruno 8)

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas performed a Contemporary to “Heal” by Jamal Roberts, dedicating the routine to her husband, Connor.

Derek said that it was beautiful to watch Whitney share that special moment with Connor, but noted that she was out of sync during the side-by-side. Bruno said he was breathless with all the twists, turns, and ups and downs. Kym added that she’s loved Whitney week after week. Carrie Ann concluded that when Whitney dances, it takes her to an emotional place that’s hard to put into words. She also mentioned that Whitney was out of sync.

Jen Affleck And Jan Ravnik

Scores: 29/40 (Carrie Ann 8, Derek 7, Kym 7, Bruno 7)

Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik performed a Viennese Waltz to “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle, dedicating the routine to her mother, Maria.

Kym said she could feel the love between Jen and her mom, but advised her to stay grounded on the floor. Bruno noted that her dancing is improving, but she needs to improve her flow. Carrie Ann called it the most passionate dance she’s performed yet, while Derek said the routine was graceful and beautiful.

Dylan Efron And Daniella Karagach

Scores: 36/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 9, Kym 9, Bruno 9)

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach performed a Contemporary to “Rewrite the Stars” by Zac Efron & Zendaya, dedicating the routine to his little sister, Olivia.

Bruno called it a fantastic number and applauded him for the challenging lifts. Carrie Ann said she felt the dance to the bottom of her soul. Derek joked that he hates Dylan because he’s a great guy, in shape and he can dance. Kym thanked Daniella for being incredible every week and teaching Dylan, who’s actually learning what she’s teaching him.

Jordan Chiles And Ezra Sosa

Scores: 32/40 (Carrie Ann 8, Derek 8, Kym 8, Bruno 8)

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa performed a Viennese Waltz to “Daughters” by John Mayer, dedicating the routine to her father, Timothy.

Carrie Ann called the routine touching and profound and said that Jordan is blossoming into something spectacular. Derek said that watching Jordan and her father dance made him excited to dance with his own child one day. Kym applauded Ezra’s risk for letting Jordan and her dad dance solo for most of the time, and said that it paid off. Bruno finished the commentary by praising Jordan’s improvement and how she keeps getting better and better. “Keep going, my love,” he said.

Scott Hoying And Rylee Arnold

Scores: 30/40 (Carrie Ann 7, Derek 8, Kym 7, Bruno 8)

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold performed a Foxtrot to “Parallel” by Scott Hoying, dedicating the routine to his husband, Mark.

Derek said their foxtrot was a beautiful way to dedicate the dance to the love of his life. “I saw the effort and the commitment,” he said. Kym added that she could see improvement and offered some tips. Bruno called the routine a true love foxtrot but noticed that Scott tends to lean forward in his posture. Carrie Ann said the dance felt disjointed, like he would be in a proper hold and then collapse in it. She advised him to watch Rylee in rehearsals to match her line.

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov

Scores: 29/40 (Carrie Ann 7, Derek 7, Kym 7, Bruno 8)

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov performed a Jive to “Boy Meets World” by Twenty Cent Crush featuring Phil Rosenthal, dedicating the routine to her Boy Meets World co-star Bill Daniels (Mr. Feeny).

Kym said the routine made our nostalgic hearts very happy, but offered some tips on how to improve her dance style. Bruno called Danielle a great performer but wants her to “sharpen” her edges, especially with the flicks. Carrie Ann noted that some of Danielle’s dances are starting to feel repetitive. Derek concluded by calling the dance lively, light, lovable and a proper jive.

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy

Scores: 35/40 (Carrie Ann 8, Derek 9, Kym 9, Bruno 9)

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a Contemporary to “Sparks” by Coldplay, dedicating the routine to her younger sister, Izabel. Bruno praised the routine, calling it technically difficult, yet Alix made it look easy and natural. Carrie Ann said the dance was amazing but noted a small correction to lock her arms when she turns. Derek called the dance impressive and thanked Val for his sensational choreography. Kym noticed Alix’s newfound sense of freedom in the dance and encouraged her to carry that forward in future weeks.

Dancing With the Stars Week 5 Dedication Night Leaderboard

Check out the final leaderboard for Dedication Night.

• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 36/40 (First place)
• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 35/40
• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 35/40
• Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 33/40
• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 32/40
• Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold: 30/40
• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 30/40
• Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik: 29/40
• Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov: 29/40
• Andy Richter and Emma Slater: 24/40 (Last place)

Who Was Eliminated On Dancing With the Stars Dedication Night?

No one was sent home during Week 5 of Dancing With the Stars. Before announcing the results, Alfonso Ribeiro revealed that all 10 couples were safe at the end of Dedication Night, explaining that the judges couldn’t send anyone home after such special performances.

DWTS airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Episodes are available to stream on Hulu and ABC.com the next day.

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