'DWTS' Wicked Night Recap: First 10s of the Season and the Couple Eliminated at the End of the Night

It was a night of high drama, dazzling performances, and audience outrage on "Dancing With the Stars" (DWTS), but not everyone left with a smile.

Week six of season 34 of "DWTS," which aired on Tuesday, October 21, was one to remember. Two couples managed to earn the season's first perfect 10s, but not everyone in the audience was pleased, as many viewers voiced their disappointment about the direction the competition was taking.

Glinda Takes Center Stage as Whitney Leavitt Dazzles the Judges

During "DWTS" Wicked Night, ten couples performed Argentine Tango, Contemporary, Foxtrot, Jazz, Rumba, and Quickstep routines to songs from the "Wicked" movie soundtrack. Whitney Leavitt and professional dancer Mark Ballas took on a Quickstep to "Popular," with Leavitt channeling Glinda's bubbly personality.

After their lively performance, judge Derek Hough appeared impressed, getting out of his seat and calling the routine advanced and full of energy. He added, "I feel like we are discovering a star before our eyes."

Jon Chu praised it as a flawless mix of technical skill and entertainment, saying it captured the spirit of the night. "I was floating on air in a bubble," he noted. Meanwhile, Bruno Tonioli described the dance as a playful explosion of Glinda's charm.

Carrie Ann Inaba chimed in, saying it was delightfully chaotic and showed Leavitt's growth throughout the competition. Leavitt and Ballas ultimately received the first 10s of the season. As much as the judges had plenty of positive things to say, the audience didn't share the same enthusiasm.

Viewer Backlash Erupts

One viewer couldn't hold back their frustration, declaring, "Favoritism needs to end before this show losses [sic] the majority of its fanbase xoxo." Another fan was completely overwhelmed, writing, "I CANNOT WITH THIS ANYMORE. THE FAVORITISM IS BEYOND."

Some tried to appreciate the performance but still felt conflicted, saying, "Excellent dance, but it felt wrong to be the first 10s of the season." A loyal supporter of Alix spoke up, "I still think Alix's maleficent routine deserved the first 10! Not this." And one fan left no room for doubt, simply stating, "DESERVED EVERY SINGLE 10."

Jordan Chiles Moves the Judges with Breathtaking Rumba

Jordan Chiles and professional dancer Ezra Sosa closed out the Wicked Night with a graceful Rumba to "For Good," performed against a backdrop of poppies. The routine captivated the judges, with Tonioli describing it as breathtaking and worthy of Cynthia Erivo's admiration.

Inaba admitted she didn't want the evening to end, calling it her favorite night of the season and praising the dance as pure perfection. Hough found the performance visually stunning, adding, "When we say be more grounded, that's what we're talking about. Now I want to see the emotions more."

Chu said he recognized the same determination in Chiles that he saw when she competed at the Olympics in Paris. "You want to win this thing, I can tell," added Chu. The performance earned Chiles her first 10s of the season.

The Elimination No One Saw Coming: 'A Perfect Way to Go'

Since there was no elimination the previous week, viewer votes from both Dedication Night and Wicked Night were combined with the judges' scores to decide who would leave the competition.

Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov, Chiles and Sosa, Leavitt and Ballas, Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik, and Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten were declared safe.

Therefore, three couples remained: Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold, Andy Richter and Emma Slater, and Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach. In the end, Hoying and Arnold were eliminated. The couple had danced a Contemporary set to the song "The Wizard and I."

Hoying described his time on the show as an unforgettable experience, gushing, "Rylee is my favorite person ever. I had so much fun. I learned so much." He added, "And it's Wicked Night. That's a perfect way to go."

Meanwhile, Arnold expressed her gratitude, "I'm so proud of you. You did amazing this season. And I couldn't have asked for a better partner and I love you."

Leaderboard Drama: Whitney Leavitt and Jordan Chiles Neck and Neck

The couples on "DWTS" were also ranked based on their overall scores for Wicked Night and their combined totals. Leavitt and Ballas topped the leaderboard for Wicked Night with 39 out of 40, earning a combined score of 72 out of 80.

Chiles and Sosa matched their score with 39 out of 40, bringing their total to 71 out of 80. Irwin and Carson followed closely behind with 36 out of 40 and a combined score of 71 out of 80.

Hendrix and Bersten also earned 36 out of 40, ending with 66 out of 80 overall, while Fishel and Pashkov received the same score for the night and a combined total of 65 out of 80. Earle and Chmerkovskiy scored 35 out of 40, with a combined 70 out of 80.

Efron and Karagach received 32 out of 40, with a total of 68 out of 80, while Affleck and Ravnik earned the same 32 out of 40, finishing with 61 out of 80 overall.

Hoying and Arnold followed with 28 out of 40, giving them 58 out of 80 combined, and Richter and Slater closed out the rankings with 27 out of 40 and a total of 51 out of 80.

With emotions high and opinions flying, one thing is clear: Wicked Night left a mark on the ballroom and the viewers alike. From soaring scores and soaring tempers to the unexpected goodbye of a beloved contestant, "DWTS" Season 34 is proving to be its most unpredictable yet.