Full Breakdown
Double Elimination Shakes Up Dancing with the Stars Season 34
9/25/2025, 1:35:22 AM
Overview of the Event: One-Hit Wonders Night
The second episode of Season 34 of *Dancing with the Stars*, themed "One-Hit Wonders Night," aired on September 23, 2025, featuring a double elimination that sent home two celebrity contestants: actor Corey Feldman and former NBA player Baron Davis. The results were determined by a combination of judges' scores and viewer votes from the first two weeks of the competition.
Performance Highlights and Scores
The episode showcased a variety of performances to iconic one-hit wonder songs. Notable routines included:
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: Tango to "Move Your Feet" — Score: 22/30
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: Jive to "Maniac" — Score: 22/30
- Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik: Quickstep to "Take On Me" — Score: 22/30
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: Cha Cha to "Play That Funky Music" — Score: 22/30
Feldman and his partner Jenna Johnson performed a cha-cha to "Baby Got Back," earning a score of 15/30, while Davis and Britt Stewart's samba to "Return of the Mack" received 18/30. The low scores ultimately led to their elimination.
Official Statements & Responses
Following the results, Feldman expressed regret for his partner, stating, “I feel really terrible because she deserved better, personally speaking,” referring to Johnson, who had won the Mirror Ball Trophy in the previous season. Davis echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing his desire to win for Stewart.
Criticism & Opposition
The eliminations sparked debate among fans, with many expressing disappointment over the results. Some viewers felt that Hilaria Baldwin, who scored 21/30 for her tango, should have been eliminated instead of Feldman and Davis. Comments on social media reflected frustration, with fans arguing that the competition was unfair and that Baldwin's prior ballroom experience gave her an advantage.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the judges' scores and viewer votes determined the eliminations, some fans questioned the fairness of the voting process, suggesting that popularity may have influenced the outcomes more than performance quality. This sentiment was echoed in various online discussions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the criteria for elimination on reality competition shows.
What's Next: TikTok Night
Looking ahead, the next episode will feature "TikTok Night," promising a blend of viral choreography and social media flair. The competition continues with 12 remaining couples, each vying for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
As the season progresses, viewers will be keen to see how the dynamics shift following this significant elimination and which contestants will rise to the challenge in the upcoming themed performances. *Dancing with the Stars* airs live on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with episodes available for streaming on Disney+ the following day.
