Week 3 on “Dancing With the Stars” season 34 is about to kick off. The new couples are taking on TikTok Night tonight on “DWTS” 2025. After a night of performances, it will end with co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough revealing which couple will be eliminated. Watch with us tonight during our “Dancing With the Stars” season 34 live recap below.
What’s Trending on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2025?
Tonight will be all about TikTok and what’s been trending on that social media platform. After each of the couples performs, we will watch another couple get eliminated from the competition. Who will it be, and who will sit atop the leaderboard tonight? Find out with us during our Live Recap below!
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD: THIS LIVE RECAP WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE, SO DO NOT KEEP READING IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ SPOILERS.
September 30 Live Recap – Week 3
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Charli d’Amelio Joins the Troupe
We start with a funny TikTok compilation with all the judges and stars. Then we see Charli d’Amelio join the troupe for a routine. The judges, stars, and co-hosts are in place, so let’s get started on week 3!
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Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik
They are excited about their scores last week and excited to keep that going this week. For this routine, they are performing the Cha Cha to “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton. This was the first viral video Jen danced to while in the delivery room at the hospital, which got a lot of comments.
The routine starts with her in her hospital scrubs and it kept going strong. A very good performance.
Judges’ Feedback: Bruno said it has to be a little bit better placed with the foot and a bit cleaner on the finish. Otherwise, great performance. Carrie Ann said she is such a hottie. A little bit of hyperextension is going on, but she liked it. Derek said it’s a great performance, but quicker turns and spots.
Judges’ Scores: 19 out of 30
Lauren Jauregui & Brandon Armstrong
They were happy with last week and being consistent. For tonight, they will be performing the Cha Cha to “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign. This is her song, so she is struggling learning the choreography to a song she has danced to forever.
I am loving this performance. They are having fun, and she is having a blast, as this is her song and probably a comfort spot. She ends the song sitting with some of her bandmates from Fifth Harmony.
Judges’ Feedback: Carrie Ann said she likes the way she moves, but wants to see more pop in her step and see more dynamics. Derek said he wants more fire for the ballroom. Bruno said she has a wonderful lyrical talent. Everything is at the same level, but when she punches, punch it.
Judges’ Scores: 18 out of 30
Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
They were excited to get their first seven last week. Now, they are dancing the Foxtrot to “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter. Danielle knows Sabrina and says she is like a daughter to her, so she is excited to dance to her song. Bruno has told her to work on the shoulders and keep them down, so that is a goal this week on “Dancing With the Stars” season 34.
I thought this was a good performance. She looked graceful and elegant. It was a subtle performance, but she did great.
Judges’ Feedback: Derek says she is so pleasant and refreshing. Bruno said he loves a good student, and that was lovely. Carrie Ann said that it was really beautiful and that she is very uplifting.
Judges’ Scores: 21 out of 30
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
She got compared to Tina Turner last week, so she was beyond excited about that. For tonight, she is performing the Tango to “Anxiety” by Doechii. She said she can relate to anxiety, as she had that at a young age with her sport. They are struggling with this in rehearsal since she is so short.
I liked this one from them. It was intense and had a lot of good moves worked into it. Of course, Ezra is working that camera too. Jordan gets emotional after this one.
Judges’ Feedback: Bruno said her improvement has been astonishing. Clean, clear, powerful, and focused. Carrie Ann said that was an example of how to be smooth and fierce. Derek said he was really impressed by how she kept her frame despite the height difference.
Judges’ Scores: 24 out of 30
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
He said he is proud of them for the week before, as they put in a lot of work. He said he is going to become that leading man, like Derek asked. Dylan & Daniella are performing the Foxtrot to “YUKON” by Justin Bieber, with whom he happens to be friends with.
The leading man? I am not sure if I see it, as he still seems to be a little shy out there. The dance was good.
Judges’ Feedback: Carrie Ann said she is torn, as he is in the beginner group, but he is learning the technique. Derek said that foxtrot was as smooth as silk. He was impressed with the control. Bruno said that it was smoldering.
Judges’ Scores: 23 out of 30
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
They were loving the improvement from last week, so can they keep it up this week? They are performing the Tango to “Gnarly” by KATSEYE. Elaine has had a redemption on TikTok from “The Parent Trap,” so she wants to do well.
It definitely is an intense performance. The song is intense, but she does seem to lose her footing during this one.
Judges’ Feedback: Derek said she is such a performer and she ignites that floor with so much energy, but tells her a wider frame. Bruno said she always gets the character right, and she is strong and delivers. Carrie Ann said she is incredible and powerful, but she is being too independent and feels a fighting.
Judges’ Scores: 21 out of 30
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas
She said she never thought making a TikTok would lead her to this. Whitney & Mark are performing the Samba to “Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)” by Mystikal, which was the first video she made on TikTok. To go from that to the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom is amazing.
I am loving this routine. It has a ton of energy, but she has the moves and is matching energy with Mark. They are there working it and having fun, which is fun to see.
Judges’ Feedback: Bruno said shake it anymore, and they’re going to cause an earthquake. Carrie Ann said she was on fire, and she ate that dance up. Derek said he is kind of speechless, and it was so mesmerizing.
Judges’ Scores: 24 out of 30
Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold
Scott & Rylee will be performing Jazz to “like JENNIE” by JENNIE. He danced with his husband to this at their wedding, and it went viral. He now wants to bring that love to the ballroom. Carrie Ann told them to work on space, so they are trying to work on that this week.
This was an awesome routine, and Scott seemed to have so much confidence in this one. This was great and it was just fun to watch on “Dancing With the Stars” season 34.
Judges’ Feedback: Carrie Ann said he just owned that floor, and he owned the whole place. Derek said it was red hot. Bruno said he was on fire tonight.
Judges’ Scores: 22 out of 30
Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
They were super nervous about the elimination last week, as they were the last couple to be saved. Now they are back to take on TikTok Night. They’ll be performing the Samba to “Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea.
She seems to be a little stiff at first, but then she seems to loosen up a little more. Gleb is such a strong leading man, and this one works for them.
Judges’ Feedback: Derek said technically, she is in a league of her own. Bruno said that was a pure, classic samba, and all the content was there. Carrie Ann said Len Goodman would have loved that samba. She is a sensational dancer.
Judges’ Scores: 22 out of 30
Andy Richter & Emma Slater
To be honest, I didn’t think they would be back this week. They are and they will be performing the Foxtrot to “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan & Hozier. He said his Hozier moment was getting voted through last week, and he is feeling the love.
When you see the other couples on here, they are good. Andy is just a step behind. He does well, but it’s slow compared to the other energetic performances tonight on “Dancing With the Stars” 2025.
Judges’ Feedback: Bruno said they put much more content in the routine, but it does need a lot of work. Little steps in the right direction. Carrie Ann said he is beginner level, and he is giving them their heart, and that is what this show is about. Derek said it was a beautiful moment, and he hopes he felt that.
Judges’ Scores: 18 out of 30
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
He has been living in Witney’s world for a few weeks now, so now he wants her to live in his world for a while. His TikTok is all about wildlife conservation, so he brings her to a crocodile! For this performance, they are taking on the Salsa to “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” by Tommy Richman.
He is so expressive with his moves. This was a good one, and he is working that crowd, but removing his shirt for the performance. His confidence when dancing is electric.
Judges’ Feedback: Carrie Ann said he is a really great performer. Derek said he is strong, assertive, and a great performer. The Salsa aspect was rigid, not fluid. Bruno said wonderful performance, but Derek is right. Great performance, but the salsa wasn’t there.
Judges’ Scores: 22 out of 30
Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
Derek said this is a power couple. Val said they are doing TikTok Night with the TikTok queen. They will be performing the Quickstep to “Pop Muzik” by M/Robin Scott. They work with Molly Long on the choreography on this one.
Lots of pink on this one. They are quick with their feet and having fun up there. It is an energetic routine, and they did well.
Judges’ Feedback: Derek said it felt fresh and fun, and she is a fantastic performer. Bruno said it was a sparkling performance, and she is a contender. Carrie Ann said they are so clean and so precise. Her best dance so far.
Judges’ Scores: 23 out of 30
Time For the ‘DWTS’ Results
The dances are done, and it’s time for the “Dancing With the Stars” season 34 results. The couples are all on the dancefloor. The couple eliminated tonight on “DWTS” 2025 is:
- Lauren Jauregui & Brandon Armstrong
This one is a shocker! What do you think of the results on “Dancing With the Stars” 2025 tonight?
