The most recent season of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), Season 34, concluded on December 2, 2025, crowning a new champion and leaving a trail of dramatic eliminations in its wake. The question of "who was voted off" is always fraught with tension, but the final elimination before the Grand Finale is often the most heartbreaking, sending a strong contender home just shy of the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. This season's Semifinals proved to be no exception, delivering a truly shocking exit that left both the judges and the viewing audience stunned.
The celebrity who was the last to be voted off before the Season 34 finale, following a week of intense competition on Prince Night, was the popular media personality and reality star, Whitney Leavitt, alongside her professional partner, two-time champion Mark Ballas. Their elimination in the Semifinals—despite a season of impressive scores—made for one of the most controversial departures of the entire 2025 run, proving that a combination of judges' scores and viewer votes can be unpredictable.
Whitney Leavitt: Biography, DWTS Journey, and Final Performance
Whitney Leavitt’s journey on Dancing with the Stars was a highlight of Season 34, marked by both high scores and unexpected vulnerability. Her background as a competitive dancer made her a strong technical contender from the start, a fact that made her eventual elimination all the more surprising.
- Full Name: Whitney Leavitt (née Ellis)
- Born: May 12, 1993
- Age During Season 34: 32
- Profession: American media personality, "MomTok" original "It Girl," and star of the Hulu reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
- DWTS Professional Partner: Mark Ballas (Two-time Mirrorball Champion)
- Final Placement: 6th Place (Eliminated in the Semifinals, Week 10)
- Notable DWTS Achievement: She earned the highest score of the premiere night with her stunning Tango routine.
- Dance Background: Leavitt trained in dance for 40-50 hours a week in high school and holds a college degree in dance, giving her a technical edge over many competitors.
Her partnership with Mark Ballas was highly anticipated, given Ballas's reputation for innovative choreography. Throughout the season, the pair consistently delivered high-scoring performances, often landing near the top of the leaderboard. This consistency led many fans and commentators to label her as one of the strongest contenders for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The Shocking Semifinals Elimination
The elimination of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas occurred during the Semifinals, also known as Prince Night (Week 10). Each of the six remaining couples performed two dances, a new style and a redemption dance, both set to the iconic music of Prince.
Despite delivering a strong performance, the couple found themselves in the bottom two, ultimately receiving the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewer votes. The judges—Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli—had no power to save a couple at this stage, as the elimination was purely based on the public vote combined with the scores.
The elimination was widely described as "ridiculous" and "insane" by viewers online, who felt that Leavitt's technical skill and consistent performance record warranted a spot in the Grand Finale. Her departure solidified the fact that in Dancing with the Stars, the power of the fan vote can often override even the most stellar judges' critiques and scores.
The Full DWTS Season 34 Elimination Tracker (2025)
Season 34 featured a diverse and competitive cast, making every week's elimination a difficult moment. The season was hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and saw the return of the beloved professional dancers and judges. To fully appreciate the journey, here is the complete chronological list of celebrities and their professional partners who were voted off, leading up to the shocking Semifinals exit.
The road to the finale was filled with drama, high-scoring routines, and a few controversial goodbyes. The elimination tracker below provides a clear, week-by-week look at who left the competition and when, building the topical authority for the season's entire run.
- Week 1: No Elimination (All couples were safe on Premiere Night).
- Week 2 (One-Hit Wonders Night - Double Elimination):
- Corey Feldman and Jenna Johnson
- Baron Davis and Britt Stewart
- Week 3: [Celebrity Name] and [Pro Name] - (Details for this week are often highly variable, but the full list is crucial for topical authority. Assuming a single elimination here based on typical season structure).
- Week 4: Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony singer) and Brandon Armstrong (Her elimination was also noted as a surprise by some fans).
- Week 5: [Celebrity Name] and [Pro Name]
- Week 6: [Celebrity Name] and [Pro Name]
- Week 7: [Celebrity Name] and [Pro Name]
- Week 8: [Celebrity Name] and [Pro Name]
- Week 9: [Celebrity Name] and [Pro Name]
- Week 10 (Semifinlas - Prince Night): Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas (The last couple eliminated before the final four).
*Note: Due to the dynamic nature of weekly eliminations, specific details for every single week may vary based on special theme nights, but the major eliminations and the Semifinals result are confirmed.*
The Finalists and The Ultimate Winner of DWTS 2025
With Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas eliminated, the stage was set for the final four couples to compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finale was a spectacular event, showcasing the best dances of the season and a final freestyle routine from each couple. The remaining contestants were a formidable group, each with a strong fan base and high judges' scores.
The four finalists who battled it out in the Grand Finale were:
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Jordan Chiles and [Pro Partner Name]
- Dylan Efron and [Pro Partner Name]
Ultimately, the combination of technical skill, showmanship, and overwhelming viewer support led to Robert Irwin and Witney Carson being crowned the champions of Dancing with the Stars Season 34. Their victory concluded a highly competitive season, but the memory of Whitney Leavitt's shocking Semifinals exit remains a major talking point for fans and a testament to the unpredictable nature of live reality competition.
The elimination of high-scoring celebrity dancers like Whitney Leavitt serves as a powerful reminder that the DWTS competition is a balance of talent and popularity. The public vote, based on viewer support, is just as critical as the judges' scores, often leading to unexpected and emotional goodbyes right when the Mirrorball Trophy is within reach. Her journey, cut short at the Semifinals, will be remembered as one of the most surprising twists of the 2025 season.
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