Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 9: Who was eliminated from the competition?

The latest Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 9 aired on November 11, 2025. It revealed the latest eliminated contestant, Andy Richter.

Andy and Emma Slater were sent home after they were at the bottom of the scoreboard. Their total score was 29. Along with Andy-Emma, there were two other participants also in danger. They were Elaine Hendrix and Jordan Chiles.

The DWTS episode ended with Andy Richter's elimination. The two had been one of the fan favorite dancing pairs on the current season of the ABC show. However, as the competition is moving forward towards the finale, it is getting even more intense.

Read further to learn more about Andy's latest performance and judges' remarks.

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Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 9: Andy Richter goes home after he and Emma Slater were on the bottom

The latest DWTS episode featured the remaining seven contestants moving forward in the competition. This included:

1. Robert Irwin,
2. Dylan Efron,
3. Elaine Hendrix,
4. Andy Richter,
5. Alix Earle,
6. Jordan Chiles, and
7. Whitney Leavitt.

Andy Richter and Emma Slater performed a quickstep. It was on Putting on the Ritz by Robbie Williams. Fans might remember Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold's freestyle performance from DWTS Season 25. It won him the grand title of season. Andy's latest performance was a tribute to Jordan's routine.

After Andy and Emma's performance, Dancing With The Stars' judges and the guest judge shared their thoughts.

"You did it, man. You did it," said Derek Hough.

Guest judge Tom Bergeron noted that former judge Len Goodman would have loved his quickstep. Carrie Ann gave Andy 8 points. Derek, Bruno, and Tom gave 7 each. Andy's total score was 29 out of 40.

After all the performances, the show hosts revealed the final scores. Andy Richter and Emma Slater were at the bottom with a total of 29. The rest of the scores were:

• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 42,
• Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 42,
• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 42,
• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 39,
• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 40,
• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 36.

The three pairs at the bottom were Andy Richter, Elaine Hendrix, and Jordan Chiles. With the lowest score, Andy and Emma were sent home after their latest performance.

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Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 9: Multiple perfect scores from the judges

Elsewhere in the latest Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 9, viewers witnessed multiple perfect scores from the judges. This included Dylan Efron, Robert Irwin, and Whitney Leavitt.

Dylan and Daniella's Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers reminded Carrie Ann of Gilles Marini. Derek called it astonishing and effortless. Tom noted that both of them seemed like pro dancers.

Robert and Witney's performance also received high praise from the judges. Tom said that Robert had become a star with his journey on the show, while Carrie Ann Inaba said it was powerful and profound.

"You're this generation's beacon of joy," said Derek Hough.

The third pair was Whitney and Mark. Carrie Ann called their performance a passionate and precise dance. Darek mentioned their dance was dripping in elegance.

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To witness additional performances, fans can stream Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Episode 9 on ABC.