Archive · 19 Nov 2025
DWTS Semi-Finals: Prince Night Delights, Surprise Elimination
Dancing With the Stars held its semi-finals with a Prince Night theme.
Each couple performed two routines, one repeat style and one new dance.
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten received their first perfect score, while Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were unexpectedly eliminated.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson led the night.
Five couples now proceed to the finale.
Contestants performed two routines to Prince's music
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten scored their first perfect 30
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were eliminated
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson topped the leaderboard
Five finalists remain for the finale
- Who
- Dancing With the Stars contestants and their professional partners
- What
- Performed in the semi-finals with a Prince Night theme
- When
- Week 10 of Season 34
- Where
- Dancing With the Stars ballroom
- Why
- To determine the finalists for the season
Judges' Praise
Judges' Criticism
Elaine Hendrix's Foxtrot
Judges' Praise
Praise for control and musicality
Judges' Criticism
Wanted more 'fight'
Alix Earle's Argentine Tango
Judges' Praise
One of the season's most improved contestants
Judges' Criticism
Still has technique gaps
Whitney Leavitt's Cha Cha
Judges' Praise
Some judges liked the focus on detail
Judges' Criticism
Others argued it was one of her sharper routines
- Theme
- Prince Night
- Number of Dances
- Two per couple
- Winner of the Night
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
- Eliminated Couple
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
- Finalists
- Five couples remaining
