'Dancing With the Stars' Wicked night ends with fan-favorites saved and another eliminated

'Dancing With the Stars' Wicked night ends with fan-favorites saved and another eliminated


The “Dancing With the Stars” top 10 couples defied gravity and danced their hearts out to nab the most popular top spot during Wicked Night.

The Oct. 21 “DWTS” Week 6 episode took audiences to Emerald City with special “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good”-themed opening number that included a slew of songs from both musical films, as well as a special video message from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh also appeared in pre-recorded clips, sharing insight into the films and storyline.

“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu joined the show as a guest judge, sharing his creative insights with each couple. He also introduced a never-before-seen clip from the upcoming musical.

Last week, no couples were eliminated during the emotional Dedication Night, giving them one more chance to show off their moves.

Here’s a recap of what went down on the “DWTS” sixth episode, including the dances, scores from judges Chu, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, and who was eliminated.

What did each star dance to and what was their score?

  • “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik performed a foxtrot to “As Long as You’re Mine” by Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey — SCORE: 32/40
  • Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a rumba to “For Good” by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — SCORE: 39/40
  • Social media personality Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a jazz to “What Is This Feeling?” by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo — SCORE: 35/40
  • Reality TV star Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach performed a rumba to “I’m Not That Girl” by Cynthia Erivo — SCORE: 32/40
  • “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov performed an Argentine tango to “No Good Deed” by Cynthia Erivo — SCORE: 36/40
  • Actor Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten performed a contemporary to “Defying Gravity ” by Cynthia Erivo featuring Ariana Grande — SCORE: 36/40
  • “Pentatonix” singer Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold performed a contemporary to “The Wizard And I” by Cynthia Erivo featuring Michelle Yeoh — SCORE: 28/40
  • Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a jazz to “Dancing Through Life” by Jonathan Bailey featuring Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode and Cynthia Erivo — SCORE: 36/40
  • “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas performed a quickstep to “Popular” by Ariana Grande — SCORE: 39/40
  • Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performed a jazz to “One Short Day” by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel featuring Michael McCorry Rose — SCORE: 27/40
  • Who Was Eliminated During ‘DWTS’ Week 6?
Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold. (Andrew Eccles / Disney)

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold were eliminated after Wicked Night.

After the elimination co-host Alfonso Ribeiro asked the singer how his experience has been.

“It’s been everything,” he said, adding that he’s so “incredibly grateful” for the experience. “Riley is my favorite person ever. I had so much fun. I learned so much. And it’s Wicked Night, that’s a perfect way to go.”

Arnold was also asked how this season was with Hoying by her side.

“I’m so proud of you, she told him, adding, “You did amazing this season. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”

Who is at the top of the leaderboard?

Last week’s total scores were combined with this week’s numbers, plus two week’s worth of viewers’ votes.

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were at the top of the leaderboard with 72 out of 80.

They were followed by Robert Irwin and Witney Carson and Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, who were tied with 71 out of 80.

Celebrities left in the competition

The following competitors still have a chance at the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

  • Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
  • Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
  • Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
  • Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik
  • Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten
  • Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
  • Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
  • Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
  • Andy Richter and Emma Slater

“DWTS” returns next Tuesday, Oct. 28 for Halloween Night.

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