Key Highlights
- Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik were eliminated on Halloween night.
- The pair received a score of 34 from the judges.
- Elaine Hendrix missed taping due to hospitalization.
- The remaining contestants include Robert Irwin, Jordan Chiles, Alix Earle, Danielle Fishel, Andy Richter, Dylan Efron, and Whitney Leavitt.
New Elimination on “Dancing with the Stars”: Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik Out
“Dancing with the Stars” viewers were left in shock when Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik were eliminated from the show on Halloween night, October 28. The pair performed a sinister contemporary routine to Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do,” but their athletic performance was not enough for the judges.
Performance Scores and Analysis
The judges, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Derek Hough, and guest judge Cheryl Burke, gave Affleck and Ravnik a score of 34. This score placed them among the lowest throughout Season 34, though not the worst: comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater hold that distinction with a score of 29 on Halloween night.
Contestant Reflections
Affleck called the experience “everything” during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. She expressed that being on the show, especially at this time in her life, was always a dream and added that it made things more difficult but also gave her purpose to share her story.
Ravnik, who is making his first season as a professional dancer, felt proud of Affleck despite the low score. He addressed critics earlier in the week from former “Dancing with the Stars” pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy, saying, “I got all the love from this show. The people trying to stay relevant and spreading hate are not doing it the right way.”
Elaine Hendrix Hospitalized: Impact on Competition
“Parent Trap” star Elaine Hendrix was absent from the Halloween night performance due to an injury she suffered in rehearsal that morning, which led her to be rushed to the hospital. Host Alfonso Ribeiro noted that while Hendrix is still a part of the competition, she will miss out on performing and will have only their rehearsal footage shown instead.
Remaining Contestants
The following contestants are still in the running for Season 34:
- Robert Irwin (with Witney Carson)
- Jordan Chiles (with Ezra Sosa)
- Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy)
- Danielle Fishel (with Pasha Pashkov)
- Andy Richter (with Emma Slater)
- Dylan Efron (with Daniella Karagach)
- Whitney Leavitt (with Mark Ballas)
The elimination of Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik, along with the ongoing situation involving Elaine Hendrix, continues to keep “Dancing with the Stars” viewers engaged and emotionally invested in this season’s competition. The show’s unique blend of celebrity dancers and high-stakes performances ensures that each week brings new surprises for audiences.
