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Injuries and Surprises Shake Up 'Dancing With The Stars' Halloween Night
29 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Ex-pro Maks Chmerkovskiy criticized fellow pro Jan Ravnik's lack of ballroom experience
- Elaine Hendrix injured herself and had to withdraw from the live show
- Whitney Leavitt and Robert Irwin earned the first perfect 10s of the season
As of October 29th, 2025, the latest episode of 'Dancing With The Stars' was filled with surprises and drama. Prior to the live show, former pro Maks Chmerkovskiy stirred up some controversy by criticizing fellow pro Jan Ravnik's lack of ballroom experience. Then, during the Halloween-themed episode, host Alfonso Ribeiro revealed that Elaine Hendrix had injured herself and would not be able to compete live.
Despite the setbacks, the night was not without its highlights. Comedian Andy Richter continued to improve, earning praise from the judges, while Danielle Fishel's Viennese waltz was described as "lyrical and totally mental." The real standouts, however, were Whitney Leavitt and Robert Irwin, who both earned the season's first perfect 10s for their performances.
The episode also featured a special appearance from former pro Cheryl Burke, who served as a guest judge. Burke praised the current pros, saying "Pros know what they're talking about because we've been there."
