Who Went Home on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Tonight?
Absolutely nobody! That’s right, the ballroom is still packed, and all 14 couples live to jive another day. If you tuned in expecting someone to exit stage left after just one cha cha, you’re in for a mild letdown — or, if you’re like me, a small sigh of relief. There’s something oddly heartwarming about letting everyone hang around for at least two dances. It feels like the producers decided to give each celebrity another shot.
Maybe it’s softer, maybe it’s fairer; but let’s be honest, it’s also a little less cutthroat. Less drama, perhaps, but more room for redemption stories. And if you’ve followed this show for years, you know those second-week turnarounds can be truly bananas — “they went home after just one dance!” isn’t headline material tonight, and for once, I’m glad.
Dancing with the Stars Week 1 Scores
First night jitters are legendary, and boy, you could sense it. The 2025 cast nervously took their turns in front of judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli — with Carrie Ann Inaba out sick, so the banter was a touch less zesty. Some celebs moved like they’d spent a summer at ballroom boot camp; others… well, let’s just say they were brave.
Here’s how it shaped up, and I’ve kept the table casual. Basically, if you don’t find yourself at the very bottom (more on that!) there’s hope.
| Couple | Scores |
|---|---|
| Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa | 10 (5, 5) |
| Baron Davis & Britt Stewart | 10 (5, 5) |
| Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten | 12 (6, 6) |
| Andy Richter & Emma Slater | 9 (5, 4) |
| Robert Irwin & Witney Carson | 15 (8, 7) |
| Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy | 13 (7, 6) |
| Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach | 10 (5, 5) |
| Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas | 15 (7, 8)* |
| Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold | 10 (5, 5) |
| Danielle Fishel & Pasha | 12 (6, 6) |
| Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik | 12 (6, 6) |
| Corey Feldman & Jenna Johnson | 9 (4, 5) |
| Lauren Jauregui & Brandon Armstrong | 13 (7, 6) |
| Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko | 14 (7, 7) |
Who Finished at the Bottom of the Leaderboard?
The lowest score of the night on Dancing with the Stars was a tie between Corey Feldman & Jenna Johnson and Andy Richter & Emma Slater, with both couples scoring a 9 out of a possible 20.
- Corey Feldman started his rehearsals later than most other contestants, which meant he had to play catch-up. Despite this, he was determined to improve and expressed his desire to keep going in the competition.
- Andy Richter acknowledged that he lacked the skill compared to others, but he made up for it with a positive attitude and gave his best effort during the performance.
I remember watching another underdog a few seasons back — someone who looked like a “week one goner” but somehow made it to Disney Night. That’s the beauty here. Next week, things could flip faster than a quickstep. The bottom isn’t doomsday — it’s often just the start of the comeback arc.
Where to Watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Oh, the logistics! All the elegance, the drama, and the occasional scoring mishap happens live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. If you’re anti-commercial, the next-day stream’s waiting for you on Hulu. That means you can catch up at breakfast — or, honestly, whenever life allows. I’ve watched several of these on a phone, in bed, cereal in hand, and let’s just say, the ballroom loses none of its sparkle on a tiny screen.
- Live on ABC (8 p.m. ET)
- Streaming on Disney+ (simultaneous with live)
- Full episode next day on Hulu
No more waiting for reruns or wrestling with grainy YouTube recaps — this is peak dance access.
