Who went home on 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight? Who was eliminated?
Who went home on 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight? Who was eliminated?
Lori Comstock, USA TODAY NETWORKWed, September 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM UTC
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Taylor Hanson was eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" during Tuesday night's Yacht Rock Night episode, becoming the fourth contestant sent home during Season 35.
Hanson and professional partner Britt Stewart were voted off after judges' scores and viewer votes were combined at the end of Episode 4.
Who went home on "Dancing with the Stars" tonight? Who got voted off DWTS? Here's who was eliminated, tonight's DWTS scores, leaderboard and which celebrities remain in the race for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Who went home on 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight?
Taylor Hanson and professional partner Britt Stewart were eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" during Tuesday night's Episode 4.
The pair became the fourth contestants sent home after judges' scores and DWTS votes online and by text were combined at the end of Yacht Rock Night.
Who was eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars'?
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart were the latest couple voted off "Dancing with the Stars" after judges' scores and viewer votes were combined at the end of "Yacht Rock Night."
The Week 3 elimination reduced the DWTS cast from 13 celebrities to 12 as the race for the Len Goodman Mirroball Trophy continued.
Week 3 elimination odds: Who goes home 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight? Episode 4 odds
DWTS scores tonight: Episode 4 leaderboard
Here are the Episode 4 "Dancing with the Stars" scores and DWTS leaderboard from Tuesday night's "Yacht Rock Night" episode. Judges scored each performance out of 30 points, with couples ranked from highest scores to lowest scores tonight:
The "Dancing with the Stars" scores tonight were determined by judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. Judges' scores and viewer votes were then combined to determine who was eliminated.
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov: 24
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson: 24
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas: 22
Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik: 21
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy: 21
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach: 21
Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold: 20
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa: 19
Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong: 18
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart: 18
Jackson Olson and Emma Slater: 18
Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess: 17
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson: 15
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Highest score on DWTS: Who was at the top of the 'Dancing with the Stars' leaderboard tonight?
Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr. earned the highest score of Yacht Rock Night with 24 points each.
Both contestants received some of the strongest feedback of the evening. Derek Hough called Amber Glenn's Foxtrot "exquisite" and said it would be "hard to beat," while Bruno Tonioli compared the performance to "the finest champagne." Meanwhile, Hough called Harry Shum Jr.'s Jive "a statement," while Tonioli said the actor could "go to Broadway" and praised the dance's balance. Carrie Ann Inaba rose to her feet after Shum's performance and told him, "You did amazing."
Lowest score on DWTS: Who was at the bottom of the leaderboard tonight?
Guillermo Rodriguez and professional partner Witney Carson finished at the bottom of the Yacht Rock Night leaderboard with 15 points.
Despite the low score, the judges praised Rodriguez's effort and entertainment value. Derek Hough called his charm and showmanship "an absolute 10," while Carrie Ann Inaba said she was impressed by his improvement and hard work.
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Did the lowest-scoring celebrity get voted off DWTS tonight?
No. Despite finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard with 15 points, Guillermo Rodriguez survived the elimination after viewer votes were combined with judges' scores.
Rodriguez has become a fan favorite despite receiving some of the competition's lowest scores. Last week, audience members booed when judges awarded him 12 points, and Derek Hough again praised his showmanship during Yacht Rock Night, calling it "an absolute 10."
'Dancing with the Stars' Episode 4 results: What happened tonight?
Tuesday's "Dancing with the Stars" episode featured Yacht Rock Night, with the remaining celebrity couples performing routines inspired by soft-rock and yacht rock classics from the 1970s and 1980s.
The night included several contestants battling through physical setbacks. Amber Glenn revealed she accidentally struck partner Pasha Pashkov in the nose during rehearsals, while Julia Stiles said she was competing with a rib injury.
After judges' scores were revealed, Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr. sat atop the leaderboard with 24 points each, while Guillermo Rodriguez finished at the bottom with 15 points.
Elsewhere, Maura Higgins remained near the top of the leaderboard with 22 points, while Tatyana Ali, Jenna Dewan and Ezra Frech each earned 21 points.
The night ended with the elimination of Taylor Hanson and professional partner Britt Stewart after judges' scores and viewer votes combined.
DWTS cast: Who is left on 'Dancing with the Stars'?
Following Tuesday night's elimination, 12 celebrities remain in contention for the Mirrorball Trophy:
Amber Glenn
Harry Shum Jr.
Guillermo Rodriguez
Jackson Olson
Tatyana Ali
Ezra Frech
Tyler Cameron
Connor Wood
Maura Higgins
Ciara Miller
Julia Stiles
Jenna Dewan
The latest elimination follows earlier exits by Connor Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader and Giada De Laurentiis.
When is the next 'Dancing with the Stars' episode?
The episode of "Dancing with the Stars" airs Tuesday, Oct. 6, on ABC and Disney+.
Watch 'Dancing with the Stars' on Disney+
What is next week's 'Dancing with the Stars' theme?
Week 4 of "Dancing with the Stars" features "Mariah Carey Night."
The remaining 12 couples will return to the ballroom after Yacht Rock Night to perform routines inspired by songs from Mariah Carey's catalog, including hits such as "Fantasy," "We Belong Together," "Always Be My Baby," "Hero" and "Emotions," as the competition for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy continues.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
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