The highly competitive and recently concluded Season 34 of *Dancing with the Stars* delivered one of the most unexpected eliminations in recent memory, stunning the judges, the professional dancers, and the global viewing audience. As of today, December 11, 2025, the final results are in, but the most talked-about "voted off" moment occurred just before the grand finale, proving that high scores and consistent performance are no guarantee of safety in the ballroom.
The journey to the coveted Mirrorball Trophy is always brutal, but the elimination that took place during the Semi-Finals left fans in disbelief, sending home a couple who many had pegged as strong contenders. This deep dive reveals the celebrity who was sent home, the details of their final dances, and the full context of the Season 34 standings.
Whitney Leavitt: Biography, Partner, and DWTS Journey
The celebrity whose journey came to a shocking end in the Semi-Finals was the popular social media personality, Whitney Leavitt, partnered with the legendary professional dancer, Mark Ballas.
- Full Name: Whitney Leavitt
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1993 (Age 32 during Season 34)
- Occupation: Digital Creator, Social Media Personality, Millennial Mom
- Known For: Viral TikTok and Instagram content, sharing her life as a mother of three.
- Prior Dance Experience: Leavitt holds a college degree in dance and was a competitive dancer and cheerleader in high school, training for up to 40–50 hours a week. This background made her a controversial yet talented contestant.
- Professional Partner: Mark Ballas (Two-time Mirrorball Champion)
- DWTS Season: Season 34 (2025)
- Elimination Date: Semi-Finals (Prince Night), November 18, 2025
- Final Standing: 6th Place (Eliminated just before the Finale)
The Semi-Finals Shocker: Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas's Elimination
The elimination of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas during the Semi-Finals, often referred to as "Prince Night" in Season 34, was a genuinely stunning development. Heading into the night, the competition was fierce, with every couple performing two dances to secure a spot in the grand finale.
The Semi-Finals saw a dramatic twist of fate, proving that even near-perfect scores from the judges cannot always overcome the power of the public vote.
The Final Dances and Scores
Whitney and Mark delivered a pair of high-scoring performances that night, making their subsequent elimination even more controversial among fans and commentators.
- Dance 1: Cha-Cha - Details on the score for their first dance were overshadowed by their second performance, but the couple was praised for their technical precision.
- Dance 2: Viennese Waltz - This performance was a clear highlight, earning the couple an almost perfect score of 29/30 (receiving a 9 from one judge and 10s from the other two).
Despite their high placement on the judges' leaderboard, the combination of the judges' scores and the crucial viewer votes determined the final result. Whitney and Mark found themselves in the bottom two, and ultimately, they were the couple with the lowest combined total, leading to their immediate exit.
The Final Standings: Who Won DWTS Season 34?
With Whitney and Mark's shocking departure, the remaining couples moved on to the highly anticipated Season 34 Finale, which aired on December 2, 2025. The finale saw the remaining five couples perform their last routines before the winner was crowned. The competition was incredibly tight, with some of the closest final scores in *DWTS* history.
The judging panel for the season—comprising Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli—had a difficult task, but the final decision rested on the viewers' votes. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough served as the co-hosts for the entire season.
Here is the final order of elimination and the ultimate winner of *Dancing with the Stars* Season 34 (2025):
DWTS Season 34 Final Results and Placements
- Winner (1st Place): Robert Irwin and Witney Carson - The wildlife conservationist and his pro partner took home the Mirrorball Trophy after a spectacular season.
- Runner-Up (2nd Place): Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy - The social media star and the seasoned pro finished in a very close second place.
- 3rd Place: Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa - The Olympic gymnast and her partner secured the third spot.
- 4th Place: Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach - The filmmaker and his pro partner finished fourth.
- 5th Place: Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten - The actress and her pro partner were the first couple eliminated in the finale.
- 6th Place (Voted Off in Semi-Finals): Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas - The focus of the shocking pre-finale elimination.
The Season 34 competition was a testament to the unpredictable nature of *Dancing with the Stars*. While the elimination of Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas remains a point of contention for many fans, the victory of Robert Irwin and Witney Carson cemented their legacy as one of the show's most beloved pairings. The entire season, from the shocking Semi-Finals exit to the emotional finale, delivered high-stakes entertainment and memorable performances.
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