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Emotional Elimination: Fishel Thanks 'Dancing' After Rock Night

11/6/2025

Summary

Fishel Eliminated, Thanks

On November 4, 2025, Dancing with the Stars hosted a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night.
Notable attendees included MLB stars celebrating their World Series win.
Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated after a score of 34 for their contemporary dance to Aerosmith's Dream On.
Danielle Fishel expressed gratitude for the experience, calling it life-changing.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba expressed sadness over Fishel's departure and the scoring criticism.

Summary

Bergeron Returns, Donates

Tom Bergeron will return as a guest judge on Dancing With the Stars for its 20th anniversary episode on November 11, 2025, featuring a special dance challenge with past champions.
This will be his first appearance since leaving the show in July 2020.
Bergeron credits the current showrunner, Conrad Green, for revitalizing the series.
Bergeron plans to donate his earnings to the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

History

Historical Context

"Dancing with the Stars" premiered on June 1, 2005, on ABC, inspired by the British show "Strictly Come Dancing." The series pairs celebrities with professional dancers, quickly attracting over 20 million viewers weekly. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025, the show continues to influence television entertainment and community support, exemplified by Tom Bergeron's contributions to the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

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Fishel Eliminated, Thanks

On November 4, 2025, Dancing with the Stars hosted a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night.
Notable attendees included MLB stars celebrating their World Series win.
Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated after a score of 34 for their contemporary dance to Aerosmith's Dream On.
Danielle Fishel expressed gratitude for the experience, calling it life-changing.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba expressed sadness over Fishel's departure and the scoring criticism.

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