Who was eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars?' Ballroom goes crazy for Prince's music, sees surprise semifinals elimination

The ballroom was abuzz with energy this week in Los Angeles as “Dancing with the Stars” paid a vibrant homage to Prince during its semifinals. The event was a whirlwind of music and motion, all dressed in shades of “purple” that honored the legendary artist.

The evening concluded with a stunning twist, as one of the consistently high-scoring pairs faced an unexpected exit from the show.

What dances were performed on Prince Night on “Dancing With The Stars” and how were they scored?

The six remaining duos each took to the dance floor twice, showcasing their skills to some of Prince’s most renowned tracks.

  • Social media personality Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed an Argentine Tango to “Little Red Corvette” and a Viennese Waltz to “Purple Rain.”
  • Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a Jive to “Baby I’m a Star” and a Viennese Waltz to “WOW.”
  • From “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas performed a Cha Cha to “1999” and a Viennese Waltz to “Slow Love.”
  • Reality TV star and content creator Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach performed a Tango to “I Would Die 4 U” and a Cha Cha to “Kiss.”
  • Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten performed a Foxtrot to “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and a Paso Doble to “When Doves Cry.”
  • Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a Jive to “Raspberry Beret” and an Argentine Tango to “U Got the Look.”

Once the scores from both performances were tallied, the judges’ leaderboard offered an intriguing snapshot of the competition’s standings.

  • Robert Irwin and Witney Carson – 59 out of 60
  • Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy- 58 out of 60
  • Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas – 58 out of 60
  • Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten – 57 out of 60
  • Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa – 57 our of 60
  • Dylan Eftron and Daniella Karagach – 55 out of 60

Who was sent home in the semifinals of Dancing with the Stars Season 34?

However, as fans of the show know well, the judges’ scores tell only part of the story. When combined with audience votes, the results delivered a surprising outcome.

In a turn of events that left many astonished, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were eliminated from the competition.

Next week, it’s the Season 34 finale, and we’ll see a full three hours of dancing before we learn who will take home the coveted Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy.

“Dancing with the Stars” airs Tuesdays on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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