In a twist that left fans buzzing, singer Lauren Jauregui and her partner Brandon Armstrong were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars during Tuesday's TikTok Night episode. The announcement came at the end of a high-energy show filled with viral dances and social media flair, marking the third week of Season 34's intense competition. Jauregui, known for her time in Fifth Harmony, had shown real promise early on, but combined judges' scores and viewer votes just weren't enough to keep her in the mix.
The night kicked off with couples blending classic ballroom steps with trendy TikTok moves—salsas, foxtrots, and cha-chas that had everyone scrolling their feeds for inspiration. Guest judge Charli D'Amelio, fresh off her own DWTS win in Season 31 with Mark Ballas, brought a youthful vibe to the panel alongside regulars Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Top scorers included Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles with partner Whitney Banks, nabbing a solid 38 out of 40 for their sharp contemporary routine, while influencer Alix Earle and Dylan Tooch edged close behind at 37.
However, the bottom dwellers faced the heat. Jauregui and Armstrong's jazz number to a popular sound earned them 32 points, but it couldn't overcome the competition from safer bets like comedian Andy Richter and Emma Slater, who scraped by with 30. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten also hovered low at 31, yet they dodged the axe. Indeed, the elimination felt abrupt; Jauregui's visible frustration post-results—calling herself "pissed" but grateful for Armstrong—added a raw edge to the glamour. Moreover, with double eliminations already thinning the herd last week, this single send-off ramps up the pressure on the remaining 12 pairs.
Standouts like Danielle Fishel, channeling her Boy Meets World charm with Pasha Kovalev, and Robert Irwin, the wildlife heir grooving with Jenna Johnson, now carry more weight. The show's TikTok tie-in, complete with live voting spikes, underscores how digital trends are reshaping the ballroom battlefield. As eliminations accelerate toward the November finale, one can't help but wonder which underdog might next steal the spotlight—or stumble out.