Whitney Leavitt and Alix Earle tied for the best score on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on Nov. 5. Both earned an impressive 39/40 from the judges. Yet Danielle Fishel of ‘Boy Meets World’ faced elimination after getting 34/40.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Whitney Leavitt earned immunity for next week’s celebration.
- Team Chicago scored a perfect 40/40 in group dances.
- Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov were eliminated from the competition.
- Only 8 couples remain in Season 34.
- The finale airs Nov. 25 as a special 3-hour event.
What Happened on the Leaderboard
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas tied with Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy for 39/40 each. The judges loved their performances on Rock & Roll night. However, Whitney got the tiebreaker edge and immunity. She has the highest cumulative scores across the entire season so far.
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Jordan Chiles and Robert Irwin both impressed with 38/40 respectively. Dylan Efron earned 36/40 for his performance to classic rock and roll music. Elaine Hendrix scored 37/40 after returning from her recent injury.
“While Whitney Leavitt and Alix Earle tied for the highest individual score of the night, the tie was broken by awarding immunity to Leavitt for having the highest cumulative judges’ scores from across season 34.”
Danielle Fishel scored 34/40 with her partner Pasha Pashkov. They danced a contemporary piece to Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” The judges saw merit but the combination of their score plus viewer votes led to elimination.
Week 8 Scores and Team Dance Drama
The episode featured group dances for the first time since earlier in the season. Team Chicago earned a perfect 40/40 for their performance.
| Dancer Couple | Individual Score | Status |
| Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas | 39/40 | Immunity Winner |
| Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy | 39/40 | Tied for Top |
| Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa | 38/40 | Safe |
| Robert Irwin & Witney Carson | 38/40 | Safe |
| Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten | 37/40 | Safe |
| Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach | 36/40 | Safe |
| Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov | 34/40 | ELIMINATED |
| Andy Richter & Emma Slater | 30/40 | Safe |
Flavor Flav joined the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. The Hip-Hop Legend brought high energy to the episode. His scoring generated some debate on social media.
Why This Matters for the Competition
With only 8 competitors left, the pressure intensifies dramatically. Winning immunity proves crucial now. Whitney avoids the group dances next week entirely. That’s a massive advantage as her feet won’t face extra strain.
Danielle Fishel’s elimination shocked many fans who hoped to see her journey further. She brought emotional depth to performances. The ‘Boy Meets World’ Icon has stayed graceful throughout her time on the show despite tough elimination night.
The competition now sets up three final episodes before the conclusion. The 20th Birthday Party episode airs Nov. 19. Then the semifinals hit Nov. 22. Finally, the special 3-hour finale airs Nov. 25. That’s plenty of time for surprises and dramatic turns.
Who’s Still Standing
- Whitney Leavitt from “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
- Alix Earle, social media personality and TikTok star
- Jordan Chiles, Olympic gymnast
- Robert Irwin, conservationist and Steve Irwin’s son
- Dylan Efron, actor and “The Traitors” winner
- Elaine Hendrix, “Dynasty” actress
- Andy Richter, comedian and “Conan” sidekick
Each remaining dancer shows incredible skill and determination moving forward. The field has narrowed significantly from the starting lineup.
What Comes Next for Dancing with the Stars?
Will Whitney maintain her momentum with the highest scores? Can Alix translate her viral success into a Mirrorball Trophy? Jordan Chiles brings Olympic-level athletic ability to every performance. The gymnast seems poised for a deep run.
Robert Irwin has shown surprising growth throughout the season. Could the conservationist pull off an underdog victory? With three weeks remaining, literally anyone remaining could lift the trophy on finale night.
Tune in Nov. 19 for the special Birthday Party episode on ABC and Disney+. New episodes stream the next day on Hulu. The drama intensifies every single week at this point in the competition.
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