January 17, 2026
Who Got Eliminated on ‘Dancing With the Stars’? 20th Birthday Party Night Scores, Season 34, Week 9


โ€œDancing With the Starsโ€ is celebrating two decades of getting celebrities out of their comfort zone and onto the ballroom floor.

The Week 9, Nov. 11 episode of โ€œDWTSโ€ went all out for its 20th Birthday Party theme night, bringing back familiar faces like original host Tom Bergeron, who served as a guest judge, as well as six Season 1 pros for a special opening number choreographed by current judge Derek Hough.

After the spectacular opening number, Bergeron and current co-host Alfonso Ribeiro took the stage to welcome viewers to the 20th anniversary celebration. Co-host Julianne Hough, who was part of the first routine, also joined the two.

Alfonso Ribeiro, Tom Bergeron and Julianne Hough opening the Nov. 11 , 2025, 20th anniversary episode.
Alfonso Ribeiro, Tom Bergeron and Julianne Hough opening the Nov. 11 , 2025, 20th anniversary episode. ABC

The episode also included an emotional in memoriam that honored the late Len Goodman, as well as former contestants Aaron Carter, Jerry Springer and Shannen Doherty, among others.

The seven remaining couples first impressed the judges with their new routines before attempting to nab more points in the Relay Dance competition portion.

Last week, Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov were eliminated after Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night.

Hereโ€™s a recap of what went down on the ninth episode of the season, including the dances, scores from Bergeron, Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and who was eliminated.

What Did Each Star Dance to and What Was Their Score?

  • Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a cha cha to โ€œGet Upโ€ by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire โ€” SCORE: 37/40
  • Social media personality Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a foxtrot to โ€œSinginโ€™ in the Rainโ€ by Matthew Morrison โ€” SCORE: 40/40
  • Reality TV star Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach performed an Argentine tango to โ€œAinโ€™t No Sunshineโ€ by Bill Withers โ€” SCORE: 40/40
  • Actor Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten performed a salsa to โ€œIt Takes Twoโ€ by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock โ€” SCORE: 36/40
  • Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson performed a foxtrot to โ€œFootprints in the Sandโ€ by Leona Lewis โ€” SCORE: 40/40
  • โ€œThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesโ€ star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas performed a Argentine tango to โ€œCell Block Tangoโ€ from โ€œChicago The Musicalโ€ โ€” SCORE: 40/40
  • Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater performed a quickstep to โ€œPuttinโ€™ on the Ritzโ€ by Robbie Williams โ€” SCORE: 29/40

What Were the Relay Dance Results?

There were three relay dances in which two couples performed the same dance style to the same song, one pair after the next.

Each current Season 34 celebrity teamed up with a past Mirrorball champion for this round, while their pro partner served as their coach.

The judges then collectively determined the winner of each relay dance and gave the winning pair two bonus points.

Last week, Whitney and Mark won immunity and did not have to participate in the Relay Dance Round. They also received two bonus points for this week.

Pairs

Danced a quickstep to โ€œI Get a Kick Out of Youโ€ by Michael Bublรฉ

  • Jordan Chiles and Apolo Ohno (Season 4 winner) โ€”ย WINNER
  • Elaine Hendrix and Rashad Jennings (Season 24 winner)

Pairs

Danced a Viennese waltz to โ€œWorth Itโ€ by The Weeknd

  • Dylan Efron and Rumer Willis (Season 20 winner) โ€”ย WINNER
  • Andy Richter and Kaitlyn Bristowe (Season 29 winner)

Pairs

Danced to jive to โ€œDance With Me Tonightโ€œ by Olly Murs

  • Robert Irwin and Xochitl Gomez (Season 32 winner) โ€”ย WINNER
  • Alix Earle and Joey Graziadei (Season 33 winner)

Who Was Eliminated During โ€˜DWTSโ€™ 20th Birthday Party Night, Week 9?

Emma Slater and Andy Richter.
Emma Slater and Andy Richter.Andrew Eccles / Disney

Andy Richterโ€™s time on โ€œDWTSโ€ came to an end after he and partner Emma Slater were eliminated.

โ€œIโ€™ve said it a bunch, itโ€™s changed my life. Iโ€™m a different person because of this show and this woman,โ€ he told Ribeiro after his elimination. โ€œItโ€™s been wonderful and I certainly feel like a winner.โ€

Who Is At the Top of the Leaderboard?

With the bonus points added, Irwin, Efron and Leavitt were at the top of the leaderboard with 42 points at the end of the episode.

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
  • Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten
  • Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
  • Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach

โ€œDWTSโ€ returns next Tuesday, Nov. 18, for its Prince Night-themed semifinals.

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