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Wicked Night Shines on Dancing With the Stars

10/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On October 21, 2025, Dancing With the Stars aired Wicked Night, featuring songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good, with Jon M. Chu, guest judge, presenting a film sneak peek.
Contestants performed diverse styles, including a jazz routine by Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, earning the season's first 10s.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa's rumba to 'For Good' drew praise.
Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold were eliminated after scoring the lowest.

History

Historical Context

The musical Wicked premiered on October 30, 2003, on Broadway, adapted from Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, which reimagines the witches from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With music by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked has grossed over $1.5 billion, becoming a cultural phenomenon that continues to influence performances, as seen in recent tributes on shows like Dancing With the Stars.

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Story summary

On October 21, 2025, Dancing With the Stars aired Wicked Night, featuring songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good, with Jon M. Chu, guest judge, presenting a film sneak peek.
Contestants performed diverse styles, including a jazz routine by Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, earning the season's first 10s.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa's rumba to 'For Good' drew praise.
Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold were eliminated after scoring the lowest.

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