Who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars? ‘Wicked Night’ sends home Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold

Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and pro partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated on Tuesday’s “Wicked Night,” ending their run in Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. The Week 6 results combined judges’ scores and viewer votes from both “Dedication Night” (last week, which had no elimination) and this week’s Oz-inspired performances, creating a tight finish that left the duo at the bottom.

‘Wicked Night’ shake-up: how the elimination was decided

With no exit in Week 5, the show rolled over all votes and scores, raising the stakes for Week 6. After the final tally, three couples were left in jeopardy before the elimination reveal. Hoying and Arnold’s journey ended there, despite steady week-to-week improvement and a devoted fan base.

This theme night drew heavily from the Wicked film soundtrack, with dancers tackling Argentine Tango, Contemporary, Foxtrot, Jazz, Rumba, and Quickstep routines. A guest at the judges’ table added extra sizzle, and the ballroom also premiered a fresh clip tied to the upcoming sequel, keeping the entire show anchored in the world of Oz.

Who topped the leaderboard on ‘Wicked Night’

Two couples notched the season’s first 10s, signaling a step-change in the competition’s standard. Several routines pushed into near-perfect territory, while a few mid-table contenders tightened gaps with polished musicality and stronger frame. By contrast, minor timing issues and lighter content in a couple of numbers proved costly once fan votes were blended across two weeks.

Highlights fans were buzzing about included:

• A contemporary routine that married storytelling with sharp technique and earned raves for dynamics and control.

• A ballroom number praised for clarity of footwork, topline consistency, and confident drive across the floor.

• A high-energy jazz piece that leaned into character and showmanship without sacrificing clean finishes.

Why Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold fell short

The pair delivered emotionally open performances throughout the season, and their partnership’s chemistry was a recurring bright spot. But in a week where multiple couples hit new personal bests, smaller deductions added up. When scores from both Weeks 5 and 6 were combined with viewer votes, the margin for safety shrank. In a field this competitive, incremental gains weren’t enough to outrun the surge from higher-scoring rivals.

Even so, Hoying leaves having shown notable growth in frame discipline and weight transfer, while Arnold’s choreography consistently highlighted musical phrasing and achievable stretch for a celebrity partner. Their exit underscores a familiar truth on DWTS: when momentum swings toward several contenders at once, mid-pack consistency can be overtaken by late-breaking peaks.

What this means for the rest of Season 34

With the season’s first 10s now on the board, the race tightens. Expect:

• Harder content: more in-hold choreography, quicker transitions, and riskier shaping to separate contenders.

• Sharper judging: once 10s appear, minor issues in timing, foot pressure, and frame are scrutinized more closely.

• Vote volatility: theme weeks with big production value can boost fan engagement, amplifying small scoring differences.

As the remaining couples pivot to next week, watch for which teams convert performance momentum into technical depth. Line, footwork, and musicality will matter more than ever, but so will strategy—choosing choreography that showcases strengths without overreaching.

If you’re asking who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars this week, the answer is Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold. With leaderboard ceilings rising and the two-week vote/score rollover resolved, the competition now enters its most unforgiving stretch—where one mistimed beat or a single undercooked section can decide who dances again.