Your Official ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Cast Eliminations Tracker (Including This Season’s Winner!)
Hot tip: Follow them on TikTok for BTS scoop.
Somebody call 9-1-1, ’cause the Dancing with the Stars season 34 cast is heating up the dance floor. The reality dancing competition returned for a new season of live shows on September 16, and the show locked in some pretty major stars for the competition, from Alix Earle to Olympian Jordan Chiles.
As always, this season of Dancing with the Stars is pitting pop stars, reality show alums, actors, and professional athletes against one another in a heated classic ballroom competition. Each celeb is, of course, paired with a dance pro to guide them through their journey and help them get the biggest honor of all: the Mirrorball Trophy. The entire DWTS season 34 cast was announced on Good Morning America Wednesday, September 3, along with their professional partners.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cast, including where to follow them and who has already been eliminated from the competition. Trust me, the campaign for the Mirrorball has already begun on TikTok, and you're going to want to see the BTS footage from rehearsals.
Robert Irwin
Show status: Winner!
Given how much Robert Irwin, son of famed wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin and brother to DWTS season 21 champion Bindi Irwin, has been dreaming of joining the show for years. “This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid watching my sister's incredible journey on the show back in 2016,” he wrote on Instagram. “I cannot believe it is about to become a reality.”
- Known for: Crikey! It's the Irwins and co-host of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
- Dance/relevant experience: No dance experience, but he does wrestle alligators for a living.
- Partner: Witney Carson
- Follow on TikTok: @robertirwin; @witneycarsonofficial
Alix Earle
Show status: Runner-up
Alix Earle was the one of the first cast members announced ahead of season 34. Best known as a TikTok influencer, Alix is an entrepreneur and host of the Hot Mess podcast. She also just so happens to be a major DWTS fan. “I love a good performance! I'm so intrigued,” she said during an appearance on Good Morning America announcing her casting.
- Known for: TikTok and Hot Mess
- Dance/relevant experience: Did competitive dance in high school
- Partner: Valentin Chmerkovskiy
- Follow on TikTok: @alixearle; @valentinchmerkovskiy
Jordan Chiles
Show status: 3rd place
Olympian Jordan Chiles is (temporarily) ditching Team USA for DWTS. The medal-winning gymnast is following in the footsteps of fellow Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Stephen Nedoroscik. And with her skills, there's no doubt she'll be one to watch.
- Known for: Winning medals at the Olympics
- Dance/Relevant experience: Um, have you seen her floor routines?
- Partner: Ezra Sosa
- Follow on TikTok: @jordanchiles; @ezrasosa
Dylan Efron
Show status: 4th place
Traitors season 3 winner and Zac Efron's little brother, Dylan Efron, was a reality TV breakout earlier this year, so DWTS feels like the most logical next step. Besides his undeniable charm, he's most known as a travel influencer and YouTuber.
- Know for: Traitors, this viral photo
- Dance/relevant experience: Dylan isn't a dancer—at least, I couldn't find any evidence of dance in his background. However, he is a major athlete who does a lot of outdoor sports, so at the very least, he should be able to pull off a lift.
- Partner: Daniella Karagach
- Follow on TikTok: @dylanefron; @daniellakaragach
Elaine Hendrix
Show status: 5th place
Justice for Meredith Blake will take on a whole new meaning this season, as actor Elaine Hendrix takes to the dance floor. Consider this part two in her Hollywood comeback—step one was appearing in Freakier Friday opposite her almost on-screen step-daughter, Lindsay Lohan.
- Known for: The Parent Trap
- Dance/relevant experience: She previously worked as a dancer for a time in the '90s.
- Partner: Alan Bersten
- Follow on TikTok: @elaine4animals; @alan.bersten
Eliminations
Whitney Leavitt
Show status: Sent home week 10 (6th place)
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives villain, Whitney Leavitt, is also part of this season's cast. As Taylor noted at the season 2 reunion, Whitney has a lot of dancing experience. “You've danced your whole life,” she said.
- Known for: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
- Dance/relevant experience: Lifelong dancer and professional TikToker.
- Partner: Mark Ballas
- Follow on TikTok: @whitneyleavitt; @markballas1
Andy Richter
Show status: Sent home week 9 (7th place)
You might know him as Conan O'Brien's side-kick, but comedian Andy Richter is so much more. He's a writer, an actor, and now, a competitor on Dancing with the Stars.
- Know for: Conan, Elf
- Dance/relevant experience: None that I'm aware of. Speaking to GMA, he said he's “terrified” to get out there, so I'm guessing not much.
- Partner: Emma Slater
- Follow on TikTok: @emmaslater
Danielle Fishel
Show status: Sent home week 8 (8th place)
Danielle Fishel, aka the Boy Meets World icon Topanga, is here to show off her best dance moves. Despite being a former child star and being BFFs with Lance Bass of NSYNC, she doesn't have much dance experience.
- Known for: Boy Meets World
- Dance/relevant experience: We'll have to wait and see!
- Partner: Pasha Pashkov
- Follow on TikTok: @daniellefishel8; @pashapashkov86
Jen Affleck
Show status: Sent home week 7 (9th place)
The Mormon housewife was another one of the first cast members announced this season, with Nick Viall breaking the news during the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunion.
After revealing that “most” of the cast had auditioned for the show, Nick asked Taylor Frankie Paul who she thought was most deserving. She named Jen, saying, “It's her dream, since she was little.”
- Known for: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and not being related to Ben Affleck.
- Dance/relevant experience: None that we know of—other than participating in viral dance challenges on TikTok.
- Partner: Jan Ravnik
- Follow on TikTok: @jenniferaffleckk; @janravnik
Scott Hoying
Show status: Sent home week 6 (10th place)
Pentatonix member Scott Hoying is best known for singing a cappella, and the group isn't exactly famous for their fancy footwork. “We'll do a step-touch every here and there,” Scott said during the cast appearance on GMA.
- Known for: Pentatonix
- Dance/relevant experience: He's used to performing in front of big crowds as part of a group.
- Partner: Rylee Arnold
- Follow on TikTok: @scotthoying; @ryleearnold
Hilaria Baldwin
Show status: Sent home week 4 (11th place)
Even before it was officially announced, Alec Baldwin's wife, Hilaria, was already dropped a lot of hints on Instagram about her involvement in this season, posting plenty of dancing videos.
- Known for: The Baldwins, a questionable Spanish accent
- Dance/relevant experience: Hilaria Baldwin was a yoga instructor and is currently somewhat of a fitness influencer. She's also been dancing up a storm on Instagram.
- Partner: Gleb Savchenk
- Follow on TikTok: @hilariabaldwinofficial; @glebsavchenkoofficial
Lauren Jauregui
Show status: Sent home week 3 (12th place)
Fresh off her Fifth Harmony reunion, Lauren Jauregui was the last addition to the cast, telling GMA that she only learned she would be on the show two days before the announcement.
- Known for: Fifth Harmony
- Dance/relevant experience: Fifth Harmony was known for their choreo, but Lauren was more of a vocalist. Still, she does have experience learning and performing choreography.
- Partner: Brandon Armstrong
- Follow on TikTok: @laurenjauregui, @brandonarmstrongg
Baron Davis
Show status: Sent home week 2 (tied for 13th place)
NBA All-Star Baron Davis has recently been spending his time off the court hosting a podcast, Business Inside the Game, and being an entrepreneur. Now, he'll add dance rehearsals to the list!
- Known for: A 13-year career in the NBA, including two NBA All-Star titles.
- Dance/relevant experience: None, but he's eager to learn.
- Partner: Britt Stewart
- Follow on TikTok: @brittbenae
Corey Feldman
Show status: Sent home week 2 (tied for 13th place)
Former child star Corey Feldman is ready for a comeback. After making a name for himself as the '80s teen star, Corey became the poster boy for the perils of child stardom. He accused his mother of abuse and was emancipated at 15. He later struggled with substance abuse before eventually making his way back to the spotlight through reality TV in the 2000s.
- Known for: Stand By Me, The Goonies, The Lost Boys
- Dance/relevant experience: Corey is a musician, but his dance skills have been called into question in the past.
- Partner: Jenna Johnson
- Follow on TikTok: @jennachmerkovskiy
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