<p id=”par-1_88″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-contestants-dance-background.html/”><em>Dancing With the Stars</em> Season 34</a> is heating up with an <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/dwts-pro-gleb-savchenko-says-its-f-hard-dealing-challenging-partners.html/”>eclectic mix of celebrities</a>, from Olympians and social-media stars to actors, reality personalities, and athletes. Each famous person is paired with a seasoned professional dancer in a high-stakes race for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. This season of <em>DWTS</em> features heavyweights like Olympic gold-medalist Jordan Chiles (partnered with Ezra Sosa), influencer and podcast host Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy), NBA legend Baron Davis (with Britt Stewart), and childhood-star turned actor-musician Corey Feldman (with Jenna Johnson), among others. </p>
<p id=”par-2_18″>With nine weeks of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/candace-cameron-bure-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34.html/”><em>DWTS</em> Season 34</a> down, here are the top three most shocking eliminations so far.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-3-baron-davis-and-britt-stewart-dwts-week-2-elimination”>3. Baron Davis and Britt Stewart: ‘DWTS’ Week 2 elimination</h2>
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<p id=”par-3_48″>Baron Davis and Britt Stewart’s elimination on<em> Dancing With the Stars </em>Season 34 marked one of the most talked‑about exits of the season. In the week 2 “One‑Hit Wonders” themed episode, the pair performed a samba to “Return of the Mack” and received an 18/30 from the judges. </p>
<p id=”par-4_58″>Despite Baron’s athleticism, Britt’s seasoned dance pro skills, and their obvious chemistry, they were part of a surprise double elimination, exiting alongside Corey Feldman and Jenna Johnson. The departure drew immediate backlash from fans, many of whom argued that Baron and Britt had both improvement and star presence. This prompted debates about whether audience votes outweighed judges’ critiques.</p>
<p id=”par-5_19″>“Dear Baron, you deserved a longer run on the show,” a fan on <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/dancingwiththestars/comments/1nv9qqf/baron_daviss_tweet/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Reddit</a> wrote after his surprise elimination.</p>
<p id=”par-6_13″>“Baron, we hardly knew ye, but I like ye immensely,” another fan commented.</p>
<p id=”par-7_32″>“I’m surprised that Baron didn’t stay longer based on Britt’s popularity,” another fan wrote. “They really need a solution for casting all these basically pro dancers alongside people with barely any experience.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-2-jen-affleck-and-jan-ravnik-week-7-elimination”>2. Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik: Week 7 elimination</h2>
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<p id=”par-8_59″>During the Halloween‑themed episode of<em> Dancing With the Stars</em> Season 34, Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik delivered a haunting contemporary routine choreographed to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift. They earned a combined judges’ score of 34 out of 40. Despite their strong performance and growing viewer support, the pair was eliminated in week 7, defying many expectations.</p>
<p id=”par-9_69″>What made their exit particularly surprising was the timing and context. Jan, a first‑time pro dancer on the show and former backup dancer for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour,’ paired with Jen, who balanced the challenge of returning to the dance floor while being a mother of young children. Their journey resonated with many viewers. Fan sentiment quickly turned to frustration, with social media comments branding the outcome as unfair.</p>
<p id=”par-10_24″>“I’m honestly still mad about it,” one fan commented on <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/dancingwiththestars/comments/1ojel53/jen_affleck/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Reddit</a>. “The judges were so unnecessarily harsh on Jen all season, especially last night.”</p>
<p id=”par-11_48″>To add fuel to the fire, Jen’s husband, Zac Affleck, faced backlash for his comments about Jen’s participation on the show. According to <a href=”https://people.com/jen-affleck-husband-admits-challenging-part-of-watching-her-on-dwts-11805448″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>, he admitted it’s “challenging” to watch her dancing with another man. However, he knows it was her dream to perform, thus he supported her.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-1-lauren-jauregui-and-brandon-armstrong-week-3-elimination”>1. Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong: Week 3 elimination</h2>
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<p id=”par-12_59″>In a surprising turn during week 3’s “TikTok Night” of <em>DWTS</em> Season 34, singer Lauren Jauregui and pro dancer Brandon Armstrong were sent home after a cha‑cha to Lauren’s own hit, “Work From Home.” The pair scored an 18 / 30 from the judges and nevertheless became the third couple eliminated, shocking fans who felt their chemistry and song choice should’ve kept them in the competition. </p>
<p id=”par-13_30″>Lauren’s candid one‑word reaction — “pissed” — when asked how she felt after the exit quickly went viral. This sparked widespread fan support and social media outcry calling for justice.</p>
<p id=”par-14_28″>“I think we all can say the dance wasn’t her best, but damn, I expected her to go further than just week 3,” a fan on <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/dancingwiththestars/comments/1nvmdvm/laurens_elimination_hurts_but_i_think_it_makes/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Reddit</a> commented.</p>
<p id=”par-15_17″><em>Dancing With the Stars</em> Season 34 airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.</p>