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Who Was Sent Home On ‘Dancing With The Stars’? Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Night Recap

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Dancing With the Stars’ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night saw the eight remaining couples perform to iconic rock hits and participate in the exciting Team Dance challenge. Keep reading for a full recap of Tuesday’s episode, including which couple was unfortunately eliminated at the end of the night.

The evening began with an electric opening number to “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard and “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy, choreographed by Britt Stewart. Viewers were also treated to a tour number to “Hey Ya!” by Outkast, choreographed by Mandy Moore, and a troupe dance to “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flavor Flav joined the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli as the guest judge on the Nov. 4 episode, handing out favorable scores all night, exclusively 9s and 10s.

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In addition to the partner dances to the Paso Doble, Jive, Contemporary, Viennese Waltz and Jazz, the eight couples split into two groups for the annual team challenge. For the first time, cohosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough joined each team to participate in the fun.

Keep scrolling for a full recap of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on DWTS, including the judges’ scores and commentary, the results of the Team Dance challenge, the Week 7 leaderboard and which couple was ultimately sent home.

Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Night Scores

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach

Scores: 36/40 (Carrie Ann 8, Derek 9, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 9)

Reality TV star Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach performed a Jive to “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John.

Flavor Flav kicked the commentary off by saying, “from the start to the roof, that dance was the proof.” Bruno quipped that he wished Dylan had worn his outfit from the music video. He added that Dylan’s footwork was good, although he missed a pass. Carrie Ann said he had athleticism and grace, but noted several moments where he got stuck on the kicks and flicks. Derek agreed with Carrie Ann, adding that Dylan needed more energy, but called it a fantastic and difficult jive overall.

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy

Scores: 39/40 (Carrie Ann 10, Derek 10, Flavor Flav 9, Bruno 10)

Social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a Paso Doble to “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi.

Bruno called Alix “the Paso Doble bombshell” and said the routine was brilliant. Carrie Ann followed up by saying Alix is in her fierce girl era and set the gold standard for the paso doble dances of the night. Derek praised the “amazing” routine and dubbed Alix the “absolute rock and roll goddess.” Flavor Flav concluded by admiring the duo’s dancing in unison and their “great” timing. Unfortunately, they didn’t get the first perfect score of the season because Flavor Flav gave them a 9.

Andy Richter and Emma Slater

Scores: 30/40 (Carrie Ann 7, Derek 7, Flavor Flav 9, Bruno 7)

Comedian Andy Richter and Emma Slater performed a Contemporary to “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys.

Carrie Ann started by paying tribute to Andy and Emma’s wonderful partnership and praised Andy for embracing every moment of the competition. Derek reiterated Carrie Ann’s comments about Andy’s embrace of the process and said something beautiful is coming out of this experience for him. Flavor Flav said that the pair did a great job with their steps and hand movements. Bruno loved the dance and said it had a childlike honesty; he concluded that Andy’s relatable, which is why he’s become the people’s champion this season.

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas

Scores: 39/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 10, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 10)

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas performed a Paso Doble to “No More Tears” by Ozzy Osbourne.

After the performance, Derek said the ballroom is officially on fire. He called their Paso classic, edgy and “perfection.” Flavor Flav praised their charisma, the movements and said the timing was on point. Bruno praised the routine as “ferociously intense yet artistically exquisite.” Carrie Ann concluded by saying the dance was sick and amazing, but she noticed Whitney stumbled a few times with her foot, ultimately giving her a nine and preventing another chance at Season 34’s first perfect score.

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov

Scores: 34/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 8, Flavor Flav 9, Bruno 8)

Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov performed a Contemporary to “Dream On” by Aerosmith.

Flavor Flav said the routine was great, while Bruno commended Danielle’s resilience and positivity. However, he did note that something went wrong and there was a tiny mishap in the routine. Carrie Ann apologized to Danielle if her comments last week hurt her, then she followed up by saying she got chills from this dance. Derek concluded by telling Danielle that she’s someone they all root for, but tonight felt a little disjointed. He did tell her that she should be proud.

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten

Scores: 37/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 9, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 9)

Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten performed a Viennese Waltz to “What the World Needs Now Is Love” by Dionne Warwick.

Bruno welcomed Elaine back after missing last week’s episode and said it was a sumptuous, exquisite performance. Carrie Ann added that when she watches Elaine dance, it feels so familiar and is grounded in love, true emotion and honesty. Derek continued by telling Elaine that she’s resilient, radiant and remarkable. Meanwhile, Flavor Flav couldn’t believe Elaine was the same person shown being whisked off in a gurney last week, telling her that she didn’t move like someone who was hurt tonight.

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa

Scores: 38/40 (Carrie Ann 10, Derek 9, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 9)

Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa performed a Jazz to “River Deep – Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner.

Carrie Ann said that doing Tina Turner justice is a big task, but Jordan didn’t disappoint. She praised Jordan and Ezra for taking risks and said this one delivered. Derek called Jordan the queen of rock and roll and the queen of the ballroom, loving the tricks and flips. Flavor Flav said that on every battlefield she enters, she’s a warrior who comes out on top. Bruno called it a spectacular acrobatic display with a hint of Tina Turner, adding that it was good to see her wild side.

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson

Scores: 38/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 9, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 10)

Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson performed a Paso Doble to “Icky Thump” by The White Stripes.

Derek said Robert didn’t just dominate, he owned the arena. He also applauded the knee walks and kip-up, though he noticed a few hiccups in the routine. Flavor Flav adored the performance and said they were absolutely amazing. Carrie Ann called out Witney’s incredible choreography and content, and she told Robert he has the momentum to reach the finish line. Bruno said he loved the theatrical segment at the beginning and thanked the pair for doing a classic interpretation of the dance style.

Which Couple Will Receive Immunity From The Relay Dances Next Week?

At the start of the show, Ribeiro announced that the couple at the top of the leaderboard after the first round would receive immunity from next week’s relay dances, along with bonus points.

Because Whitney and Mark and Alix and Val were tied with 39 points at the end of Round 1, only one couple could earn immunity. Whitney and Mark had the highest total judges’ points across the season, so they received immunity for next week’s relay dances and two bonus points added to next week’s scores.

Dancing With the Stars Team Dance Scores 2025

Team Chicago

Scores: 40/40 (Carrie Ann 10, Derek 10, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 10)

Team Captain Danielle and Pasha, Whitney and Mark, Jordan and Ezra, and Dylan and Daniella performed a group dance to “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago, with co-host Alfonso supporting Team Chicago.

Flavor Flav called Team Chicago the bomb diggity. Bruno compared the routine to a Quentin Tarantino movie and it was so slick and cool. Carrie Ann said the routine was tight, clean and featured all of them. Dylan loved how they intertwined the froxtrot, tango, Jordan’s acrobatics and Alfonso’s signature The Carlton Dance. Team Chicago received a perfect score, which will be added to each of their individual scores.

Team Kool

Scores: 38/40 (Carrie Ann 9, Derek 10, Flavor Flav 10, Bruno 9)

Team Captain Andy and Emma, Robert and Witney, Alix and Val, and Elaine and Alan performed a group dance to “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang, with co-host Julianne joining Team Kool on the floor.

Bruno called the team routine so much fun, and he loved how it celebrated friendship. Carrie Ann said it was fun and enjoyable, but she couldn’t give her critique when the audience started booing. Derek noted that Team Chicago was more together and more in sync, but he loved the humor, friendships and energies in this dance. Flavor said Team Kool was “cooler than four blocks of ice cubes.”

Dancing With the Stars Week 8 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Night Leaderboard

Check out the final scoreboard for Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Night, which also includes the bonus scores from the Team Dance challenge.

1. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 39/40 + 40 points from the team dance = 79 points total (first place)

2. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 38/40 + 40 points from the team dance = 78 points total

3. Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 39/40 + 38 points from the team dance = 77 points total

4. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 38/40 + 38 points from the team dance = 76 points total

4. Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 36/40 + 40 points from the team dance = 76 points total

6. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 37/40 + 38 points from the team dance = 75 points total

7. Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov: 34/40 + 40 points from the team dance = 74 points total

8. Andy Richter and Emma Slater: 30/40 + 38 points from the team dance = 68 points total (last place)

Who Was Eliminated On Dancing With the Stars This Week?

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated during Week 8 of Dancing With the Stars Season 34 after receiving the lowest combined total of judges’ scores and viewers’ votes from Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Night and the Team Dance challenge.

When asked what the experience has meant to her, the Boy Meets World alumna said, “It’s meant everything. It has truly been life-changing, and every single moment — including this one — has been joyous.”

“You are now my friend for life,” Pashkov replied when asked what he’d like to say to his partner.

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.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/11/04/who-was-sent-home-on-dancing-with-the-stars-rock–roll-hall-of-fame-night-recap/