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'Dancing With the Stars' Contestants Honor Loved Ones in Emotional Reunion Night
15 Oct
Summary
- Robert Irwin's contemporary dance dedicated to his late father Steve Irwin
- Elaine Hendrix reunited with her "Parent Trap" co-star Lisa Ann Walter
- Danielle Fishel's "Boy Meets World" co-stars joined her on the ballroom floor
On October 14th, 2025, the latest episode of "Dancing With the Stars" featured an emotional night of dedication performances as the ten remaining couples honored someone special in their lives. The evening was filled with heartfelt reunions and tributes, leaving a lasting impact on both the contestants and the audience.
One of the most poignant moments came when Robert Irwin, the son of the late Steve Irwin, dedicated his contemporary dance to his mother. The performance, set to the song "Rewrite the Stars," left the entire room in tears, including judge Derek Hough, who had previously danced with Irwin's sister, Bindi.
Elsewhere, actress Elaine Hendrix, best known for her role in "The Parent Trap," dedicated her dance to her co-star from the 1998 film, Lisa Ann Walter. Hendrix's former co-star, Dennis Quaid, was in the audience cheering her on.
The emotional highlight of the night came when Danielle Fishel, known for her role as Topanga Lawrence on "Boy Meets World," dedicated her jive performance to her former teacher, Bill Daniels, who played Mr. Feeny on the show. Fishel was joined on the ballroom floor by Daniels, as well as several of her "Boy Meets World" co-stars, including Will Friedle, Betsy Randle, and William Russ.
The episode ended with a surprise, as no one was eliminated, and the show surpassed 50 million votes for the first time ever. Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach topped the leaderboard with a score of 36/40 for their contemporary dance, while Andy Richter found himself at the bottom.
