Dancing With the Stars Reveals Most Surprising Elimination Yet
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One more couple have taken their final turn round the ballroom.
Week four of Dancing With the Stars on Oct. 6 brought an impressive array of Mariah Carey-inspired ballroom dancing, but it also marked the end of the journey for one more pair’s Mirrorball Trophy aspirations.
And this time, it was Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong who got the boot.
Despite putting on a valiant effort with their jazz to “Emotions” by Mariah Carey—and being placed in a four-way tie at No. 6 out of 12 on the leaderboard—their score of 21 from judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli combined with votes from the viewers wasn’t enough to get them through to next week.
Following their elimination, Ciara took a moment to express gratitude for the experience.
"I'm so grateful for Brandon," the Summer House alum said. "This experience has been the moment of a lifetime, and there's no one else I would rather have had this moment with."
And her partner wanted her to get her flowers, noting how far she'd come in just a few short weeks.
"This competition really is about a journey. I'm super bummed because I think Ciara was one of those people that was getting better every single week. I think it was noticeable," Brandon said. "It was cut short, which is a bummer. But a lot of great competitors left. I loved every second I had with her."
As for the leader board, there are a few couples who remain strong.
Among them are Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech, partnered with married couple Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach, respectively, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson as well as Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy.
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There were also a few couples who danced past even the judges expectations, including Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas.
After performing their waltz, Carrie Ann told the pair that it was their best yet, as she scored them a 9—the first of the season.
"I got emotional watching you just because it was so good—the artistry in motion," she said. "It's like you transported me to another world, and I feel like right now the world needs that kind of beauty. I thought you were excellent."
Derek called it "so exquisite, so beautiful," while Bruno told the Love Island star that she has "royal poise."
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Carrie Ann also called Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa's Viennese waltz a "breakthrough" for the actress.
But as the couples prepare to twirl into week five, during which they’ll perform Super Bowl-inspired dances, it’s still anybody’s game to win.
For a closer look at the celebrity-pro pairings hoping to quickstep their way to the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, read on for more.
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Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa
You won't hate this news—the 10 Things I Hate About You star will be saving the last dance for her pro partner.
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Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten
Cha-cha-chopping away... The celebrity chef will be turning up the heat this season.
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Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson
What did you miss on Glee? The actor taking his musical talents to the dance floor.
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Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart
The former '90s teen heartthrob will hope to MMMBop his way to the top of the leaderboard on season 35.
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Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress will be bringing her fresh moves to the dance floor.
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Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy
Twenty years after starring in Step Up, the dancer is stepping up to the challenge.
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Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov
The 2026 Olympic figure skater will take her skills from the ice to the ballroom.
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Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach
The Team USA Paralympic track and field athlete will show off his athleticism on DWTS.
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Sarah Jane Nader & Hailey Bills
After sister Brooks Nader competed on season 33, the Love Thy Nader star is trying her hand.
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Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold
The comedian, also known as Fibula on social media, is ready to earn more applause on DWTS.
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Conner Leavitt & Adele Zaikman
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is following in the footsteps of wife Whitney Leavitt—who competed on season 34.
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Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess
The Bachelor Nation star is trading in roses for rumbas.
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Jackson Olson & Emma Slater
The Savannah Bananas baseball player is stepping up to the plate, bringing his dance moves from the diamond to the ballroom.
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Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! star is ready to learn some new moves.
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Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong
The Summer House star is prepping for her turn in the ballrom.
"Looks are not indicative of being in shape," Ciara exclusively told E! News in June. "I do huff and puff going up the stairs, so I gotta get back into the gym and work on my stamina."
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Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas
The Love Island UK alum is hoping her love for DWTS doesn't betray her as she manifested this experience.
"I have a vision board and I redo it every year," she told E! News in May. "This year is the first year that I stayed at home by myself on New Year's Eve. I did not go out at all. I made myself a bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine and I redid my vision board for the year. Dancing With the Stars was already on it from the year before. However, I added five more Dancing With the Stars on the board."
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