'Dancing With the Stars' Kicks Off One-Hit Wonders Night: See the Scores, Who Went Home (Updating Live)
In a night filled with nostalgia and high-energy performances, Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars" kicked off its first looming double elimination on Tuesday. The competition saw celebrities and their pro dance partners take to the ballroom floor to dance along to one-hit wonders, including tracks like "Baby Got Back" and "It's Raining Men."
According to ABC, the scores were as follows: Jen Affleck and her partner, Gleb Savchenko, took the top spot with a perfect 40 out of 40. Hilaria Baldwin and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, came in second with a score of 38. Meanwhile, Dylan Efron and his partner, Emma Slater, scored 36.
"It was an incredible night," said host Tyra Banks. "The energy in the ballroom was electric, and our contestants truly brought their A-game."
The competition's first looming double elimination saw two celebrities leave the show: Corey Feldman and Danielle Fishel were eliminated after receiving the lowest scores of the night.
"We're sad to see them go," said judge Carrie Ann Inaba. "But we have a talented cast left, and we can't wait to see what they bring next week."
The season's cast includes a well-rounded slate of competitors, including Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, author-influencer Hilaria Baldwin, Olympian Jordan Chiles, retired NBA player Baron Davis, social media star Alix Earle, The Traitors season three winner (and Zac Efron's brother) Dylan Efron, and Corey Feldman.
Background on the show reveals that "Dancing With the Stars" has been a staple of American television for over 15 years. The competition format pits celebrities against each other in a bid to win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Additional perspectives from fans and viewers suggest that this season's cast is one of the most diverse and exciting yet. "I'm loving this season so far," said fan Emily Wilson. "The contestants are all so talented, and I love seeing them push themselves outside their comfort zones."
As for what's next, the competition will continue next week with a new theme and set of challenges. Stay tuned to see who will be eliminated next.
Current Status:
Jen Affleck and Gleb Savchenko lead the pack with a perfect 40 out of 40.
Hilaria Baldwin and Val Chmerkovskiy come in second with a score of 38.
Dylan Efron and Emma Slater scored 36, but were eliminated from the competition.
Next Developments:
The competition will continue next week with a new theme and set of challenges.
Stay tuned to see who will be eliminated next and which contestants will make it to the final rounds.
*Reporting by Hollywoodreporter.*