Who went home in Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 6?

Dancing with the Stars Season 34 premiered its Week 6 “Wicked Night” episode on October 21, 2025, and it was one of the most dramatic episodes yet. Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold performed a poignant contemporary routine to “The Wizard and I” from Wicked as the couple was eliminated.

In addition to receiving low fan votes, the duo's final score of 28 out of 40 from the judges resulted in their elimination. Because no one had been evicted the week before, the return of competitive stakes was even higher, making their exit very poignant.

The show’s tie-in with the forthcoming Wicked movie continued in the “Wicked Night” theme, and Jon M. Chu, who will direct that project, was a guest judge.’ Packed with theater razzle-dazzle and emerald-green costumes, with the contestants dancing daring, intoxicating tributes to the Broadway blockbuster.

But in the thick of that razzle dazzle, a single pair found themselves haunted off the Dancing with the Stars ballroom floor once and for all, reminding us all that sometimes even the most charming turns around the dance floor can stumble if you’re not careful what you do when the lights go out.

Dancing with the Stars week 6 elimination breakdown

Dancing with the Stars week 6 had all the best parts of DWTS - drama, cutting choreography, and heart-string pulling stories. A guest judge, Jon M. Chu, made the panel feel glitzier and more desirable than usual, and the theme invited some of the hackiest thinking it’s done all season.

Scott & Rylee’s performance and final scores

Rylee Arnold and Scott Hoying's modern rendition of "The Wizard and I" was ambitious, fusing lyrical movement with musical-theater dramatics. Rylee created choreography that was intense, expressive, and vulnerable, reflecting Scott's development on the show.

But it was unable to soar because of minor errors and a lack of flow. The lowest score of the evening, 28/40, was awarded by judges Bruno Tonioli, Jon M. Chu, Derek Hough, and Carrie Ann Inaba, who all scored 7s. The criticism was candid but kind: it needed polish but had heart.

Following the results, Scott took the elimination with grace, saying it was “the perfect way to go” on a “Wicked Night.” The sentiment expressed both his admiration for the musical and his thankfulness for the adventure. Their combined two-week total (58/80) wasn’t enough to match low viewer votes, leading to an emotional departure that left Rylee teary-eyed yet happy of their work together.

How Scott & Rylee’s exit reshapes the leaderboard

Scott and Rylee’s elimination reshuffled the competitive dynamic on Dancing with the Stars Season 34. Leading duos, including Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas (39/40) and Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa (both 39/40), raced ahead, solidifying their domination on the scoreboard.

Both pairs dazzled with precision, creativity, and confidence, earning near-perfect marks and strong audience support. With their scores carrying into the next round, consistency now matters more than ever. Meanwhile, mid-tier hopefuls are finding that a single off-beat routine can terminate a promising run.

The “Wicked Night” theme may have glorified imagination and enchantment, but in the ballroom, the reality is ruthless; each dancer must constantly reinvent to stay in the game. With Week 7 nearing, the competition’s tone has switched from joyous to strategic, as every surviving participant battles harder for the Mirrorball Trophy.

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