Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 Recap: Participants shine on Dedication Night with guest judge Kym Johnson

ABC released Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 on October 14, 2025. The latest DWTS episode featured the remaining ten contestants.

This includes Jen Affleck, Whitney Leavitt, Jordan Chiles, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Danielle Fischel, Elaine Hendrix, Scott Hoying, Robert Irwin, and Andy Richter.

For Episode 5, participants moved forward with the theme, Dedication Night. Along with the show judges, Guest judge Kym Johnson was also present. Contestants delivered heartfelt and emotional performances with their dancing partners.

ABC describes the latest Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 as:

"Ten remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to pay tribute to the influential people in their lives with moving and meaningful performances; special guest judge Kym Johnson returns to offer her expert insights."

Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 Recap: The remaining ten dancers deliver mesmerizing performances on Dedication Night

Recently released Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 featured contestants delivering routines while honoring someone close to them. For that, some of them chose to honor their siblings, some their parents, and some, their best friends.

Renowned personalities, including Lisa Ann Walter and Dennis Quaid, also joined the audience while supporting Elaine Hendrix.

Andy Richter and Emma Slater performed Harry Belafonte's Jump In the Line. For their performance, they were joined by his five-year-old daughter Cornelia. Judge Bruno shared that there was sweetness in their performance. Carrie Ann shared that they were off in the beginning, but the performance brought joy.

The next Dancing With The Stars performance was Robert Irwin and Witney Carson. They were accompanied by Robert's mom and performed Phil Collins' You'll Be In My Heart.

"You're so honest and open and always connecting with the audience. It was really beautiful," shared Carrie Ann Inaba.

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten performed This Will Be An Everlasting Love by Natalie Cole. Their performance, along with Elaine's best friend Lisa Ann Walter, received praise from the judges. Judge Bruno mentioned that she always gets exactly what the dance form demands. Fellow judge Carrie Ann noted that it was amazing and also appreciated the choreography.

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach's Rewrite the Stars performance was praised by everyone. Judges also noted the lift from the performance and appreciated the efforts. Carrie Ann shared that the message and the story they delivered was incredible.

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa performed John Mayer's Daughters. Their Viennese waltz performance received appreciation from the judges.

"What she's done from the beginning of the competition has been brilliant," shared Bruno.

The remaining contestants also delivered emotional and heart-warming performances. Scores for all of the acts featured in the latest Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 were as follows:

• Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater: 24 Points,
• Jen Affleck and pro Jan Ravnik: 29 Points,
• Danielle Fishel and pro Pasha Pashkov: 29 Points,
• Elaine Hendrix and pro Alan Bersten: 30 Points,
• Scott Hoying and pro Rylee Arnold: 30 Points,
• Jordan Chiles and pro Ezra Sosa: 32 Points,
• Whitney Leavitt and pro Mark Ballas: 33 Points,
• Alix Earle and pro Val Chmerkovskiy: 35 Points,
• Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson: 35 Points,
• Dylan Efron and pro Daniella Karagach: 36 Points.

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To know more about the performances, fans can stream Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 5 on ABC.

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