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Injuries and Surprises Shake Up 'Dancing With The Stars' Halloween Night

29 Oct, 2025

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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

Injuries and Surprises Shake Up 'Dancing With The Stars' Halloween Night

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.