{"id":12289,"date":"2025-10-22T07:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?p=12289"},"modified":"2025-10-22T07:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:15:03","slug":"888221002-dancing-with-the-stars-sees-first-10s-of-season-34-as-whitney-leavitt-leads-wicked-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/888221002-dancing-with-the-stars-sees-first-10s-of-season-34-as-whitney-leavitt-leads-wicked-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Dancing with the Stars sees first 10s of Season 34 as Whitney Leavitt leads Wicked Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6;\">Reality TV met Broadway magic last night. <b>Whitney Leavitt<\/b> made history on <b>Dancing with the Stars Season 34<\/b> when she scored the competition&#8217;s first perfect <b>10<\/b> during <b>Wicked Night<\/b>. Her dazzling quickstep to &#8220;Popular&#8221; alongside pro partner <b>Mark Ballas<\/b> had judges on their feet. The performance combined technical precision with theatrical flair, cementing Leavitt as the season&#8217;s breakout star.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><b>Whitney Leavitt<\/b> earned Season 34&#8217;s first <b>10s<\/b> with a <b>39\/40<\/b> score<\/li>\n<li>Her quickstep to <b>&#8220;Popular&#8221;<\/b> featured intricate footwork and theatrical staging<\/li>\n<li><b>Jon M. Chu<\/b>, director of <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b>, served as guest judge<\/li>\n<li><b>Jordan Chiles<\/b> also received three <b>10s<\/b> later in the episode<\/li>\n<li><b>Scott Hoying<\/b> was eliminated after two weeks of combined voting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Whitney Leavitt Breaks Through with Season&#8217;s First Perfect Score<\/h2>\n<p><b>Whitney Leavitt<\/b> walked onto the <b>DWTS<\/b> stage in sparkles. The <b>Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/b> star channeled <b>Glinda the Good<\/b> in a pink ensemble. Her quickstep to <b>&#8220;Popular&#8221;<\/b> was fast, flawless, and fun. <b>Mark Ballas<\/b> choreographed a routine packed with intricate lifts and rapid footwork.<\/p>\n<p><b>Carrie Ann Inaba<\/b> delivered the first <b>10<\/b> of the season. Guest judge <b>Jon M. Chu<\/b> and <b>Bruno Tonioli<\/b> followed with their own <b>10s<\/b>. Only <b>Derek Hough<\/b> held back with a <b>9<\/b>. The final score of <b>39\/40<\/b> placed Leavitt atop the leaderboard. She now holds <b>72 points<\/b> across two weeks of competition.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #3498db; padding-left: 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"><p>&#8220;I feel like we are discovering a star before our eyes. That was a complicated routine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.9em;\">\u2014 <b>Derek Hough<\/b>, DWTS Judge<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Chu<\/b> praised the performance as the perfect blend of technical skill and entertainment. <b>Inaba<\/b> called it &#8220;unhinged in all the best ways.&#8221; The crowd gave a standing ovation. <b>Leavitt<\/b> showed clear emotion after hearing the scores.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Moment Matters for Season 34<\/h2>\n<p>The first <b>10s<\/b> of any <b>DWTS<\/b> season signal a shift. They separate contenders from participants. <b>Whitney Leavitt&#8217;s<\/b> breakthrough came at the perfect moment. <b>Wicked Night<\/b> was Season 34&#8217;s most theatrical episode yet. The ballroom transformed into <b>Emerald City<\/b> with green lighting and Broadway-level production.<\/p>\n<p>For <b>Leavitt<\/b>, this performance redeemed last week&#8217;s criticism. Judges had questioned her musical timing during <b>Dedication Night<\/b>. She clearly took the notes to heart. Her focus on staying in sync paid off. <b>Mark Ballas<\/b> returned to <b>DWTS<\/b> this season after announcing retirement. His comeback has been impressive.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re watching a reality star transform into a dancer. <b>Leavitt<\/b> studied dance at <b>Brigham Young University<\/b>. She brings a <b>3.1 million<\/b> social media following. Her partnership with <b>Ballas<\/b> combines experience and fresh energy. The chemistry between them is undeniable.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jordan Chiles<\/b> also earned three <b>10s<\/b> later in the episode. Her rumba to <b>&#8220;For Good&#8221;<\/b> tied <b>Leavitt&#8217;s<\/b> score for the night. The competition is heating up fast. <b>Halloween Night<\/b> arrives next week on <b>October 28<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Competition Breakdown: Scores and Standings<\/h2>\n<p><b>Wicked Night<\/b> combined scores from two weeks. Last week&#8217;s <b>Dedication Night<\/b> featured no elimination. That meant <b>10 couples<\/b> competed with everything at stake. The performances ranged from contemporary to quickstep.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #3498db; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Couple<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Week 6 Score<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Two-Week Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Dance Style<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>Whitney Leavitt &amp; Mark Ballas<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>39\/40<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>72\/80<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quickstep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>Jordan Chiles &amp; Ezra Sosa<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>39\/40<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>71\/80<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rumba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>Robert Irwin &amp; Witney Carson<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>36\/40<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>71\/80<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Jazz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>Alix Earle &amp; Val Chmerkovskiy<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>35\/40<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>70\/80<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Jazz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>Scott Hoying &amp; Rylee Arnold<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>28\/40<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><b>58\/80<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Contemporary (ELIMINATED)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Leavitt and Ballas<\/b> topped the leaderboard by one point. <b>Chiles and Sosa<\/b> tied for second place. <b>Robert Irwin<\/b> impressed with his jazz routine. The wildlife conservationist continues surprising audiences. <b>Andy Richter<\/b> remains at the bottom but secured his highest score yet.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Watch as Halloween Week Approaches<\/h2>\n<p>The competition narrows to <b>nine couples<\/b> next week. <b>Halloween Night<\/b> promises spooky choreography and dramatic costumes. Here&#8217;s what matters most:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><b>Whitney Leavitt<\/b> must maintain momentum after earning the first <b>10s<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Jordan Chiles<\/b> will push for her first leaderboard win<\/li>\n<li><b>Mark Ballas<\/b> could tie his own record for consecutive top scores<\/li>\n<li><b>Derek Hough<\/b> still hasn&#8217;t given out a single <b>10<\/b> this season<\/li>\n<li>The bottom three couples face increased elimination pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Leavitt&#8217;s<\/b> transformation has been remarkable. She entered as a reality TV villain. She&#8217;s leaving as America&#8217;s newest dance darling. The <b>MomTok<\/b> star has silenced critics. Her husband <b>Conner<\/b> films every interview and rehearsal.<\/p>\n<p><b>Ballas<\/b> returned to prove he&#8217;s still got it. His three previous <b>Mirrorball Trophies<\/b> speak for themselves. This partnership could deliver his fourth championship. The judges see star quality in <b>Leavitt<\/b>. Viewers are voting to keep her dancing.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Whitney Leavitt Maintain Her Lead Through Finals?<\/h2>\n<p>The first <b>10s<\/b> create a target. Every couple now chases <b>Whitney Leavitt<\/b> on the leaderboard. <b>Mark Ballas<\/b> knows this pressure well. He&#8217;s been here three times before. His wins came with <b>Kristi Yamaguchi<\/b>, <b>Shawn Johnson<\/b>, and <b>Charli D&#8217;Amelio<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Leavitt&#8217;s<\/b> biggest advantage is her dance background. She competed as a child. She studied at <b>BYU<\/b>. She understands choreography and musicality. <b>Ballas<\/b> can push her to advanced routines. The judges reward difficulty when executed well.<\/p>\n<p>Online speculation about favoritism has emerged. <b>Ballas<\/b> addressed these rumors directly. He confirmed that producers handle all song assignments. Neither he nor <b>Leavitt<\/b> requested <b>&#8220;Popular&#8221;<\/b> specifically. The show&#8217;s creative team makes those decisions.<\/p>\n<p>What happens next depends on consistency. <b>DWTS<\/b> rewards growth and storytelling. <b>Leavitt<\/b> has both qualities. Can she deliver under mounting pressure? Will <b>Halloween Night<\/b> showcase a different side? The <b>Mirrorball Trophy<\/b> feels within reach. But six more weeks remain in this competition.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Variety<\/b> &#8211; Coverage of Wicked Night performances and eliminations<\/li>\n<li><b>The Hollywood Reporter<\/b> &#8211; Complete scoring breakdown and leaderboard standings<\/li>\n<li><b>TV Insider<\/b> &#8211; Judge commentary and elimination details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":12291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Whitney Leavitt\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/3iwFG8jTnOywhjZygyPJ81lnhhv.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4656256\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Mark Ballas\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/13ipW2SMH8Dr0fFaOZWspHcgqMH.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1232615\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jon M. 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