The Shocking Truth: Who Went Home Tonight From Dancing With The Stars Season 34?
The question of who went home tonight from Dancing with the Stars has a surprising and recent answer, as the most current season of the hit competition has only just concluded. As of December 23, 2025, the last celebrity to be eliminated before the grand finale of Season 34 was social media sensation Whitney Leavitt, alongside her professional partner, Mark Ballas, in a shocking Semifinals exit that left fans and judges stunned.
This elimination, which occurred during Week 10 of the competition, was particularly controversial because the couple had delivered a near-perfect performance, proving that high scores alone are not enough to guarantee safety from the dreaded combination of judges' points and viewer votes.
Whitney Leavitt: The Star Who Fell Just Short of the Finale
Whitney Leavitt, the celebrity eliminated in the Semifinals, brought a dedicated fanbase and a surprising dance background to the ballroom. Her journey on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 was marked by significant improvement and emotional performances, culminating in a near-perfect score just before her departure.
Whitney Leavitt Biography Profile
- Full Name: Whitney Leavitt (née Ellis)
- Born: May 12, 1993
- Age: 32 (as of 2025)
- Occupation: American social media personality, content creator, dancer, and reality television star.
- Known For: Gaining prominence as a "MomTok" star, building a massive following, and her competitive dance background from childhood.
- DWTS Season: Season 34 (2025)
- Professional Partner: Mark Ballas
- Elimination: Semifinals (Week 10)
Leavitt is a millennial mother of three who successfully translated her loyal digital following into a strong presence on the show. Her partnership with veteran pro Mark Ballas was one of the most talked-about pairings of the season, consistently delivering routines that showcased her technical foundation and commitment to the competition.
The Shocking Semifinals Elimination on Prince Night
The elimination of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas came during the highly anticipated Semifinals—dubbed "Prince Night"—of DWTS Season 34. This episode required each of the remaining six couples to perform two separate dances, putting immense pressure on the celebrities to deliver flawless routines.
The Final Dances and Near-Perfect Scores
For their first routine, Whitney and Mark performed a Cha-Cha, which was well-received. However, it was their second dance, a beautiful Viennese Waltz, that truly impressed the judges, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. The couple earned an impressive 29 out of 30 points for their Viennese Waltz, a near-perfect score that placed them among the top performers of the night.
Despite this high score, the couple found themselves in the bottom two, alongside Dylan Efron and his partner Daniella Karagach. The final decision, which combines the judges’ scores with the millions of votes cast by viewers, ultimately sent Whitney and Mark home, solidifying the fact that viewer support is the most critical factor in the competition's later stages.
The Ultimate Season 34 Finalists and Winner
Whitney Leavitt’s elimination narrowed the field to the final five couples, who went on to compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in the Season 34 Finale on December 2, 2025.
The Final Five Contestants
The five celebrities who advanced past the Semifinals to the Season 34 finale were a diverse and talented group:
- Robert Irwin (with Witney Carson)
- Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy)
- Dylan Efron (with Daniella Karagach)
- Jordan Chiles (with Ezra Sosa)
- Elaine Hendrix (with Alan Bersten)
These finalists performed a variety of dances, including the Argentine Tango, Paso Doble, and various show-stopping freestyle routines, pushing their skills to the absolute limit.
The Season 34 Winner
After a fierce night of competition and a final tally of scores and votes, the Season 34 winner was officially announced. The Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy went to the fan-favorite duo of Robert Irwin and Witney Carson. Robert, the son of the late Steve Irwin, had an impressive run, overcoming a rib injury to deliver consistently high-scoring and emotional performances.
The final scores were incredibly close, with the runner-up position going to another social media star, Alix Earle and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy. The final results solidified Season 34 as one of the most competitive in Dancing with the Stars history, with the power of the audience vote proving to be the ultimate deciding factor in both the Semifinals and the Finale.
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