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October 14, 2025

'Dancing with the Stars' fans shocked by Week 5 twist and next week's guest judge

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The ballroom is open for "Dancing with the Stars" season 34.

Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, actress Danielle Fishel and author Hilaria Baldwin are among the celebrities competing on the new season of the hit dance competition series.

Season 34 also marks a special milestone for "DWTS" as it celebrates its milestone 20th anniversary.

Read on to see what you need to know about the season.

Who is competing on season 34 of 'Dancing With the Stars'?

PHOTO: Hilaria Baldwin, Gleb Savchenko, Andy Richter and Emma Slater on Dancing with the Stars.
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Hilaria Baldwin, Gleb Savchenko, Andy Richter and Emma Slater on Dancing with the Stars.

Who has been eliminated from the show so far?

In a surprise twist, there was no elimination on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as "Dancing with the Stars" paused eliminations for Week 5 of the competition.

In Week 4, Baldwin and her pro partner Gleb Savchenko were sent home on Oct. 7.

The previous week saw Lauren Jauregui and her pro partner Brandon Armstrong leave the ballroom in Week 3.

After the season's first double elimination on Sept. 23, the first couples to exit were Feldman and pro partner Jenna Johnson, along with former NBA star Baron Davis and his partner Britt Stewart.

Here are the remaining couples:

Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas

Andy Richter and Emma Slater

Who will be the guest judge for 'Dancing with the Stars' Week 6?

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu will join the judges' panel as the special guest for Week 6 of "Dancing with the Stars."

When does 'Dancing with the Stars' air?

The show, which premiered on Sept. 16, airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and PT on ABC and Disney+.

Season 34 of "DWTS" also streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

What happened in the 'Dancing with the Stars' season 34 premiere?

The season premiere was highlighted by some impressive moves from this season's stars, including conservationist Robert Irwin's stunt of jumping off a car alongside his pro partner, Witney Carson. Judge Derek Hough called the performance "probably the best first dance I’ve ever seen on this show."

Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles also wowed in her dance to Beyoncé's "Break My Soul" with her partner Ezra Sosa. Other highlights included Alix Earle and pro Val Chmerkovskiy using a ring of fire while dancing to Britney Spears' "Circus," and actress Danielle Fishel and pro Pasha Pashkov performing an emotional tango to “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson, a meaningful performance over a year after Fishel revealed a breast cancer diagnosis.

Among other dances, Gleb Savchenko and Hilaria Baldwin also impressed with their Cha Cha to “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez.

The night concluded with Irwin and Carson at the top of the night's judge's leaderboard, tied with Whitney Leavitt and pro Mark Ballas. At the bottom of the board were Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater, along with actor Corey Feldman and pro Jenna Johnson.

Longtime judge Carrie Ann Inaba was absent from the ballroom for the premiere due to illness.

Are any new pro dancers dancing on season 34?

Jan Ravnik is the newest pro dancer to take his talents to the "DWTS" ballroom.

Ravnik most recently traveled the world as a backup dancer on Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour.

"I traveled all around the world with the Eras Tour and now I'm coming to the ballroom stage with 'Dancing With the Stars,'" Ravnik said in an exclusive message on "GMA." "The Mirrorball never goes out of style and we are ready to win it."

Who are the judges?

Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return as judges for season 34.

Who won season 33 of "Dancing With the Stars"?

Joey Graziadei and his pro dance partner Jenna Johnson took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy at the end of season 33.

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten came in second, while Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong followed in third place.

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