Key Highlights
- Jen Affleck was eliminated from “Dancing with the Stars” on Halloween Night.
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach were injured during rehearsal but performed their routine.
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy won the “Dance Monster-thon” challenge.
- Eight dancers remain in the competition as of Halloween Night.
The Elimination on Halloween Night
Halloween Night, October 28, was a spooky night for the stars of “Dancing with the Stars” as Jen Affleck became the sixth star to be voted off this season. The show’s theme revolved around vampires, ghosts, and zombies, adding an eerie atmosphere to the competition.
Medical Concerns and Performances
During rehearsal for the Halloween Night performance, Elaine Hendrix suffered a rib injury that required medical attention. She was cleared by medical officials, but her partner Alan Bersten did not participate in the performance due to her absence. The judges scored their rehearsal video of an Argentine tango.
Another contestant, Dylan Efron, also faced an injury during his rehearsal.
He accidentally broke his nose when his partner, Daniella Karagach, elbowed him. Despite this setback, they powered through and performed a Viennese waltz for the audience and judges.
The “Dance Monster-thon” Challenge
Every star faced a mini dance-off called the “Dance Monster-thon,” where dancers were eliminated by the judges one by one. The longer they remained dancing, the more points they earned. In this challenge, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas emerged victorious, earning 5 extra points for their performance.
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas won with a jazz routine, scoring 37 out of 40 from the judges. Their total score was boosted to 42 points by winning the “Dance Monster-thon.” Other dancers also competed, but Whitney and Mark’s victory secured their higher ranking on the scoreboard.
Final Standings After Halloween Night
The final standings after the Halloween Night performances were as follows:
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 43 points (tango)
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 42 points (jazz + monster-thon bonus)
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 41 points
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 38 points
- Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov: 35 points
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 38 points (Viennese waltz + monster-thon bonus)
- Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 34 points (Argentine tango)
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 34 points
The competition continues next week with a rock ‘n’ roll theme, featuring rapper Flavor Flav as the guest judge. Fans can continue to vote for their favorite stars online or via text message while watching live episodes.
