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Disney Night Shocker: Unexpected Elimination Rocks 'Dancing With the Stars'
8 Oct
Summary
- Hilaria Baldwin eliminated despite middle-of-the-pack scores
- Disney-themed performances with high-scoring routines
- Show surpasses 40 million votes for the first time
On October 7, 2025, the 'Dancing With the Stars' competition aired its highly anticipated Disney Night, celebrating Disneyland's 70th anniversary. The 11 remaining couples took to the ballroom to perform beloved Disney hits, delivering a night of magical and high-scoring routines.
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas earned the top score of the night with their Foxtrot to "The Room Where It Happens" from Hamilton. Other standout performances came from Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten, and Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa.
However, the night ended on a shocking note as Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated, despite landing in the middle of the pack with their scores. This unexpected departure followed last week's elimination of Fifth Harmony star Lauren Jauregui.
In a bittersweet moment, Hilaria expressed her gratitude for the "incredible experience" and praised her fellow contestants. Gleb also commended Hilaria's dedication, calling her a "superhero in the dance studio" and an "incredible mom."
The episode marked a historic milestone for the show, as it surpassed 40 million votes for the first time ever, showcasing the enduring popularity of 'Dancing With the Stars.'
