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November 5, 2025

Who went home on 'DWTS' Week 8, and the fan favorite stepping in as guest judge

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

Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, comedian Andy Richter and social media stars Dylan Efron and Alix Earle 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'?

In addition to Chiles, Richter, Efron and Earle, the cast also includes wildlife advocate Robert Irwin and Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck, stars of the reality TV series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

See the full cast list and photos HERE.

The full season 34 cast was revealed on "Good Morning America" on Sept. 3.

Who has been eliminated from the show so far?

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated during Week 8 of the competition.

The week prior, Week 7, Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik were sent home.

After a surprise twist in Week 5, when no one was sent home, Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold were eliminated in Week 6.

In earlier weeks, Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated in Week 4, followed by Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong in Week 3.

The season's first double elimination came in Week 2 on Sept. 23, when Feldman and Jenna Johnson, along with Baron Davis and Britt Stewart, were sent home.

Here are the remaining couples:

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten

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 9?

Tom Bergeron, the original host of "DWTS," will join the judges' panel as a special guest for Week 9, a special celebration of the show's 20th anniversary.

"It feels really good," Bergeron said Nov. 5 on "GMA" about his return. "I’m really looking forward to it."

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 on 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.

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 was 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.

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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