In a twist that left the ballroom buzzing, singer Lauren Jauregui and her partner Brandon Armstrong were sent home during Tuesday's Dancing with the Stars episode. The elimination came at the end of TikTok Night, where celebrities infused their routines with viral dance trends and social media flair. Jauregui, known for her time with Fifth Harmony, had been building momentum, but viewer votes and judges' scores just weren't enough to keep her in the mix.
The night featured a mix of salsas, foxtrots, and jazz numbers laced with TikTok moves, drawing in guest judge Charli D'Amelio, the Season 31 winner. Jauregui and Armstrong's performance earned them solid praise from the panel—Derek Hough called it "fierce," while Bruno Tonioli noted the "raw energy." Still, they landed in the bottom three alongside Andy Richter with Emma Slater and Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten. In the end, it was Jauregui's exit that stunned viewers, with her post-elimination comment of feeling "pissed" but grateful cutting through the usual tearful goodbyes.
This marks the third week of eliminations in Season 34, which premiered on September 16 with no cuts during the opener. A double elimination the prior week trimmed the field, leaving 12 couples still vying for the mirrorball trophy. Standouts like Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles with Whitney Rivera-Linn and influencer Alix Earle with Dylan Efron topped the leaderboard this time, scoring 36 out of 40 for their high-energy routines. Chiles' athletic precision particularly impressed, hinting at her frontrunner status amid the intensifying competition.
Jauregui's departure feels premature to some fans, especially given her evident passion and Armstrong's seasoned guidance—his first elimination since partnering with her. The show airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. As Dancing with the Stars barrels toward its November 25 finale, one can't help but ponder which underdog might rise next in this glittering, unforgiving arena.