No Eliminations on 'Dancing With the Stars' Dedication Night; Two Couples to Depart Next Week

In an unexpected turn of events, "Dancing With the Stars" declared no eliminations at the conclusion of its "Dedication Night" episode. Co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro announced that all 10 remaining couples would advance, with their scores and votes carrying over to the following week.

"On such a special night, we didn’t want anyone to be sent home," Hough stated. However, Ribeiro cautioned viewers about the next installment, revealing, "But this is important: In keeping with ‘Horror Movie Night,’ two couples will be axed."

The evening featured heartfelt performances where contestants dedicated their dances to influential people and places that have shaped their lives. The celebrities and their professional partners were joined by friends, family members, and special guests.

Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach opened the night with a contemporary dance to "Bloodline" by Mon Rovia, dedicated to Frech's mother, Bahar Soomekh. They received a score of 37 out of 40.

Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik performed a Viennese waltz to "(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am" by Nancy Wilson, honoring Ali's late "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" co-star James Avery. Alfonso Ribeiro joined them on the dance floor for this tribute. The pair earned 32 out of 40.

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas danced a paso doble to "I’m Shipping Up to Boston" by Dropkick Murphys, dedicated to Higgins' native Ireland. They were awarded 35 out of 40.

Jackson Olson and Emma Slater performed a quickstep to "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole, dedicated to Olson's mother, Laura, who appeared with them during the dance. They scored 32 out of 40.

Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov received the night's highest score of 38 out of 40 for their contemporary performance to Sia's "Breathe Me," dedicated to Glenn's sister, Brooke.

Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson danced a foxtrot to John Mayer's "Stop This Train," dedicated to Shum Jr.'s wife, Shelby. The couple received 36 out of 40, with Shum Jr.'s family in attendance.

Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold performed a Viennese waltz to Billy Joel's "Piano Man," a dedication to Wood's father, Pete. They achieved a score of 32 out of 40.

Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess danced a contemporary to Ed Sheeran's "Supermarket Flowers," a tribute to mothers. Their performance earned them 32 out of 40. During the broadcast, Cameron announced that his fiancée, Tate Madden, is pregnant with their first child, a girl.

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa performed a foxtrot to Frankie Valli's "Can’t Take My Eyes Off You," dedicated to Stiles' late "10 Things I Hate About You" co-star Heath Ledger. They scored 36 out of 40.

Jenna Dewan, dancing with temporary partner Alan Bersten, performed a Viennese waltz to "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers. The dance, dedicated to Dewan's mother, Nancy, earned a 37 out of 40. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba described the performance as a "breakthrough" for Dewan.

Bersten stepped in for Dewan's usual partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, who was suspended for one week after making a social media comment referencing the Will Smith Oscars slap in relation to Inaba. Chmerkovskiy has since apologized for the remark and is expected to return for the next live show.

Previous contestants eliminated this season include Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, Giada De Laurentiis, Taylor Hanson, Ciara Miller, and Guillermo Rodriguez. New episodes of "Dancing With the Stars" air Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+, with subsequent streaming on Hulu.