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Shock Elimination: Dancing Stars Surprise Exit!
14 Oct
Summary
- Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson were surprisingly eliminated.
- Maura Higgins performed despite a persistent neck injury.
- Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn received high praise for her samba.

Tonight's 'Dancing With the Stars' saw a shocking elimination as Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson were sent home. The evening featured a variety of performances, with several stars pushing through challenges.
Maura Higgins opened the show with a powerful tango, overcoming a neck injury that had troubled her in recent weeks. Judges praised her performance, though some suggested she needed more attack for future Latin styles.
Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn delivered a fiery samba, captivating judges with her dynamic routine. Her performance earned Gen Z slang praise, with one commentator noting it was 'hot.'
Other notable performances included Jackson Olson's energetic salsa and Tyler Cameron's impressive jazz routine inspired by 'Dirty Dancing.' Connor Wood faced critiques for timing and technique despite high energy, while Julia Stiles paid homage to 'Save the Last Dance' with a jazz/hip-hop number.
The leaderboard showed Jenna Dewan and Ezra Frech leading with 36 points, while Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold scored 25, and the eliminated pair, Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson, received 22.