Who Got Eliminated on Dancing with the Stars?
Scott Hoying, the smooth-voiced member of Pentatonix, and his partner Rylee Arnold were the ones to say goodbye this week on Dancing with the Stars Season 34. Their exit came during the “Wicked Night” episode, a perfect mix of Broadway drama and ballroom sparkle. It wasn’t for lack of heart, though. Their contemporary performance of “The Wizard and I” was emotional, fluid, maybe even a little too delicate for a room buzzing with Glinda-level energy. Still, when that red light blinked, it was clear the fan votes hadn’t swung in their favor. Reality TV, right? Always a twist when you least expect it.
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A Night Right Out of Oz
The ballroom turned emerald for “Wicked Night,” complete with guest judge Jon M. Chu, the director of the Wicked movie, watching from behind the table like the Wizard himself. The celebs danced to iconic songs like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular.” For a moment, it didn’t even feel like DWTS; it felt like a Broadway premiere where sequins outshone the stage lights. The judges were in high spirits, tossing out 9s and even the first 10s of the season. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas hit near perfection with 39 out of 40 pure glitter and grace.
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How Fans Took It
Fans weren’t too thrilled to see Scott go. Many took to social media, calling it “too soon,” pointing out how charmingly awkward yet endearing his transitions had become over the past few weeks. It’s funny how DWTS sometimes feels less about perfection and more about perseverance, about the dancers who stumble a little but smile even bigger afterward. Scott’s farewell moment felt genuine; Rylee telling him she was “so proud” nearly brought viewers to tears.
What’s Next
With eight couples left, the competition’s heating up faster than a Paso Doble encore. Next week, the cast returns for another themed night, but after an episode this magical, it’s hard to imagine topping it. Then again, that’s Dancing with the Stars for you: one minute you’re flying high like Elphaba, the next you’re waving goodbye from behind the curtains of Oz.
Disclaimer:
Elimination details are based on the latest aired episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 34. Future competition results may differ as the show progresses.
