‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 2 Recap: Double Elimination and 4-Way Tie on the Leaderboard.
Dancing With the Stars kept fans on the edge of their seats for Week 2 of Season 34 this past Tuesday, September 23, during the “One-Hit Wonders Night” episode. The show delivered the first double elimination of the season after two weeks of scores and fan votes, sending both Corey Feldman and Baron Davis home.
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Double Elimination Rocks the Show
Corey Feldman and Jenna Johnson opened the night with a Cha Cha to “Baby Got Back” but scored just 15 out of 30, leaving them at the bottom of the leaderboard. Baron Davis and Britt Stewart fared a little better with an 18 for their Samba to “Return of the Mack” but still ended up in the bottom three along with Hilaria Baldwin. Hilaria escaped elimination, while Corey and Baron said their goodbyes.
Standout Routines Steal the Spotlight
The episode featured several standout performances:
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy delivered a sizzling Jive to “Mambo No. 5,” earning playful praise from Derek Hough, who dubbed them a “powerhouse partnership.”
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa lit up the floor with their sprinting Jive to “Maniac.” Carrie Ann Inaba was so impressed she likened Jordan to a young Tina Turner.
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas set the floor ablaze with a Cha Cha to “Play That Funky Music.” After the last beat, Bruno Tonioli shouted, “You’re a hit machine!”
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson kept the momentum going with a crisp Tango to “Move Your Feet.” Bruno’s verdict? “Leading man mold!” Safe to say, the judges and fans are feeling the Irwin charm.
Carrie Ann’s Comeback & a Scoreboard Shock
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba returned after a sick-day hiatus just in time for the show’s themed night. She joined Hough and Tonioli in a fresh twist—each judge wrapped a routine in just one killer word. Derek’s “Crikey!” for Robert and Bruno’s “Breakthrough” for Alix Earle were standouts.
When the night wrapped, we had a jaw-drop: a four-way tie at the summit. Jordan Chiles, Jen Affleck, Whitney Leavitt, and Robert Irwin all snagged 22 out of 30, spotting them swiftly inches from the top.
On to the Next Night at DWTS
We’re now on the edge of our seats with eliminations in the air and glowing stars stepping forward. Next week, the ballroom takes a 21st-century spin with TikTok Night. Expect jaw-dropping viral moves and even bigger scenes!
