The ballroom lit up once again on September 30, 2025, as Dancing with the Stars returned for Week 3 of its 35th season. The week’s special theme centred on viral hits from TikTok, and the episode offered fans a mix of nostalgia and modern flair. The remaining 13 contestants brought their best acts, accompanied by their professional partners, and danced to trending tracks that have taken over the internet. Whether it was their viral moves, emotional storytelling or a shocking elimination, the episode did not fail to entertain the audience.
Who scored the highest on viral ‘TikTok’ night of Dancing with the Stars?
The episode began with a bang as Season 31 champion Charli D’Amelio returned to the DWTS stage. She led an electrifying opening number set to Charli XCX’s “Apple,” choreographed by Kelley Heyer. Later, Charli joined her former pro partner, Mark Ballas, to perform the famous “Savage” TikTok dance with the troupe. It added even more sparkle to the night. The show’s host, Alfonso Ribeiro, noted that voting during last week’s double elimination had shattered the all-time voting record, proving the show is still loved by fans after nearly two decades on air.
When it came to the scores, the leaderboard saw strong competition. Olympic gymnast, Jordan Chiles and his professional partner, Ezra Sosa, impressed the judges. They got 24 out of 30, tying them with TikTok influencer Whitney Leavitt and her partner, Mark Ballas. Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy followed closely behind with 23, with Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, along with Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold, delivered impressive performances. They got a score of 22. Danielle Fishel with Pasha Pashkov and Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten received 21. It kept them in the middle and highlighted that they need to up their moves.
Who scored less and who went home on Dancing With The Stars week 3?
Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik earned 19. Meanwhile, Andy Richter, with Emma Slater, and Lauren Jauregui, with Brandon Armstrong, struggled with 18 points each. It left them at the bottom of the scoreboard. Despite fan votes, it was not enough to save Lauren. At the end of the night, hosts, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced that Lauren Jauregui and her pro partner, Brandon Armstrong, became the third couple to be eliminated from the competition. The result came as a disappointment to her fans. But she left the stage with grace and thanked everyone for their support.
Where to watch Dancing With The Stars 2025
Dancing with the Stars continues to prove that it still rules the hearts after two decades of its beginning. The show continually adapts to trends like TikTok while staying true to its ballroom roots. At the same time, including viral stars and fresh music has helped introduce the show to younger audiences. The show airs live every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Audiences can also watch the episodes on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.
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