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DWTS TikTok Night: Charli D'Amelio Shines, Jauregui Eliminated

10/1/2025

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Summary

D'Amelio Dances Again

Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 34's TikTok Night aired Sept. 30, spotlighting viral songs.
Charli D'Amelio, Season 31 champion, returned to perform with contestants, performing 'Apple' by Charli XCX.
Leavitt and Ballas, with Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, led at 24/30.
Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated, scoring 18/30; Jauregui called it 'pissed' but grateful for her partner.

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Efron Excels Foxtrot

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach earned their highest score, 23, with a Foxtrot to "YUKON" by Justin Bieber on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 TikTok Night.
Efron says the Foxtrot's structure suits him better than Latin routines, emphasizing connection.
He embraced the dancing challenge, contrasting his adventurous background with performance demands, and shared a viral shirtless TikTok.

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Historical Context

Since its debut in 2005, "Dancing with the Stars" has reshaped reality television by merging celebrity culture with dance competition. The show has evolved alongside social media trends, notably featuring influencers like Charli D'Amelio. Its ongoing adaptation reflects significant shifts in entertainment, highlighting the impact of platforms like TikTok on audience engagement and the music industry.

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D'Amelio Dances Again

Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 34's TikTok Night aired Sept. 30, spotlighting viral songs.
Charli D'Amelio, Season 31 champion, returned to perform with contestants, performing 'Apple' by Charli XCX.
Leavitt and Ballas, with Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, led at 24/30.
Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated, scoring 18/30; Jauregui called it 'pissed' but grateful for her partner.

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