Who Danced Their Last Dance on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Tonight?

Who Was Eliminated on Dancing With The Stars This Week?

The latest season of the cherished reality dance competition kicked off with excitement, as numerous couples achieved impressive scores exceeding 20 during their initial performances.

Naturally, fans quickly gravitated towards their preferred contestants, cheering for a mix of Olympians, reality television personalities, and even some controversial figures.

However, the nature of competition means that someone must exit the stage. The first contestant to be sent home was not entirely unexpected.

In a surprising twist during the premiere week featuring a double elimination round, many had predicted Eric Roberts and Reginald VelJohnson would be at risk. Instead, it was two female contestants who faced elimination: Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey—both of whom had garnered significant attention from viewers eager to see them go early in the competition.

This outcome may have been beneficial for all involved. When Julianne Hough inquired about what Anna would miss from her time on the show, her blunt response encapsulated her attitude perfectly:

“Nothing,” she replied.

Clearly uninterested in participating further, Anna seemed ready to move on without any sentimentality attached to her experience.

On a different note, Tori’s departure is regrettable; this opportunity could have served as an excellent platform for revitalizing her career.

The Top Performers From Last Week

During the inaugural episode of Dancing With The Stars this season, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson opened with an energetic Cha Cha set to “Dancin’ In the Country,” earning them a commendable score of 21. Given Joey’s background within Bachelor Nation—a fact well-known among fans—his performance was an exciting surprise right out of the gate.

Following them were Danny Amendola and Witney Carson who opted for a sultry Tango accompanied by “A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Remix],” which earned them 20 points—a solid showing that resonated well with audiences.

Then came an unexpected standout performance from Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong. This relatively lesser-known duo dazzled viewers with their Tango set to “HOT TO GO!” scoring an impressive 23 points—the highest score of the night—and establishing themselves as formidable contenders early on in this season’s race for victory.

Football star Dwight Howard paired up with Daniella Karagach next; they delivered an electrifying Salsa routine set against “This Is How We Do It,” which netted them 22 points. Stephen Nedoroscik alongside Rylee Arnold showcased their Jive performance to “Don’t Stop Me Now,” achieving another respectable score of 21 points.

It will be intriguing to see if these top performers can maintain their momentum moving forward!

Understanding Score Calculation

The scoring system employed by Dancing With The Stars is designed around both judges’ evaluations and audience participation. Each contestant’s total score comprises two halves: one half comes from scores awarded by judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough while audience votes account for the other half—making viewer engagement crucial in determining outcomes each week.

Fans can cast votes online or via text message to support their favorite couples; those receiving low combined scores face elimination at week’s end.

Previously featured on earlier seasons was something called “Judges’ Save,” but executive producer Deena Katz explained that its presence began undermining viewer influence over eliminations:

“I think it should be about America,” Katz stated regarding changes made after Season 28 when they decided against using this feature anymore since it sometimes contradicted public opinion.”

Who Will Claim Victory This Season?

With over three decades under its belt across various seasons aired thus far—it might seem straightforward predicting potential winners based solely upon initial performances—but history tells us otherwise!

Typically speaking—the couple who secures top marks during opening dances does not always emerge victorious overall come finale time! For instance last year Xochitl Gomez along with Val Chmerkovskiy ended up tied at fifth place despite strong starts while Kaitlyn Bristowe partnered Artem Chigvintsev finished third after similarly promising beginnings just two years prior—all ultimately walking away champions!

So who stands poised for success this year? Our current predictions suggest Jenn Tran alongside Stephen Nedoroscik plus Chandler Kinney could form part of our anticipated top three—but we remain open-minded as events unfold throughout upcoming weeks!