It was an unforgettable evening on Dancing with the Stars as Season 34 returned for its fifth week with the heartfelt Dedication Night theme. The episode was filled with touching tributes, emotional performances, and one major surprise that left both the audience and contestants stunned.
Dancing With The Stars: Emotions Run High on Dedication Night
Each of the 10 remaining celebrity contestants took to the dance floor to honor someone who has deeply influenced their lives. Viewers watched as Danielle Fishel, Alix Earle, Andy Richter, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Scott Hoying, Robert Irwin, Jen Affleck, and Whitney Leavitt poured their hearts into their routines.
In a touching twist, the show invited the friends and family members being honored to join their loved ones on the ballroom floor—an emotional first for the series. Tears flowed freely as personal stories were shared before each dance, creating one of the most heartfelt nights in DWTS history. Some of our favorite dedications were:
Alix Earle
Alix dedicated her performance to her younger sister, Izabel. She shared that after her parents’ divorce, learning her dad was expecting another child was difficult to accept—but over time, Izabel became one of the most important people in her life.
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Robert Irwin
Robert Irwin performed a heartfelt contemporary dance to Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be In My Heart,” dedicating it to his mother, Terri, and sharing that it reflected his deep gratitude for all she’s done.
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Dylan Efron
They earned the night’s highest score, a 36 out of 40, after receiving straight 9s from all four Dancing with the Stars judges for their contemporary tribute to Dylan’s sister Olivia—a performance celebrated for its emotional depth and impressive technique.
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Danielle Fischel
Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel revisited her roots with a lively jive set to the show’s iconic theme song, dedicating the performance to her beloved former co-star and mentor, William Daniels—known to fans as Mr. Feeney.
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Elaine Hendrix
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A Stunning Announcement Ends the Show
As hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro prepared to announce the night’s results, Alfonso shared a historic milestone: Dancing with the Stars had surpassed 50 million votes—a record for the show. But the real shock came moments later when Julianne announced that no one would be going home.
“We couldn’t send anyone home on such a special night,” she explained. All votes and scores from Dedication Night will roll over into next week’s competition—setting the stage for an even more emotional and high-stakes showdown ahead.
