Why was Lauren Jauregui eliminated on Dancing With the Stars TikTok Night?

After the season’s first double elimination shook the ballroom, Dancing With the Stars returned this week with a theme perfectly tailored to the digital age: TikTok hits. Contestants performed to viral tracks that have dominated social media feeds, giving influencers on the cast — including Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, alongside internet sensation Alix Earle — a home-court advantage.

The night also featured a special return: Season 31 champion and TikTok star Charli D’Amelio. She lit up the floor in two standout performances — first with the troupe to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage,” and then reuniting with her former partner, Mark Ballas, for a mesmerizing routine to Sam Gellaitry’s “Assumptions.”

By the end of the competition, the leaderboard told one story, but the elimination told another. Whitney Leavitt and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles topped the board with strong scores, while Lauren Jauregui and Andy Richter found themselves at the bottom. Still, it was Jauregui’s elimination that stunned the audience. The Fifth Harmony singer, who boasts a massive fan base, received just 18/30 for her Cha Cha — but when her name was called, the room gasped in disbelief. Clearly shaken, she summed up her feelings with one blunt word: “Pissed.” Moments later, she turned to partner Brandon Armstrong with gratitude, calling the experience unforgettable.

Night’s Performances & Scores

• Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik (Cha Cha) – “She’s a Bad Mama Jama” by Carl Carlton — 19/30

• Lauren Jauregui & Brandon Armstrong (Cha Cha) – “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign — 18/30

• Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov (Foxtrot) – “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter — 21/30

• Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa (Tango) – “Anxiety” by Doechii — 24/30

  
  
  

• Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach (Foxtrot) – “YUKON” by Justin Bieber — 23/30

• Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten (Tango) – “Gnarly” by KATSEYE — 21/30

• Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas (Samba) – “Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)” by Mystikal — 24/30

• Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold (Jazz) – “like JENNIE” by JENNIE — 22/30

• Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko (Samba) – “Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea — 22/30

  
  
  

• Andy Richter & Emma Slater (Foxtrot) – “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan & Hozier — 18/30

• Robert Irwin & Witney Carson (Salsa) – “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” by Tommy Richman — 22/30

• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy (Quickstep) – “Pop Muzik” by M / Robin Scott — 23/30

FAQs

Q1: Who was eliminated on Dancing With the Stars TikTok Night?
Lauren Jauregui was eliminated, shocking fans despite her strong following.

Q2: Why was Lauren Jauregui’s elimination surprising?
Her massive fan base was expected to keep her safe, but her score of 18/30 left her vulnerable.

Q3: Which contestants topped the leaderboard this week?
Whitney Leavitt and Jordan Chiles tied for the highest score with 24/30.

Q4: Did Charli D’Amelio return to Dancing With the Stars?
Yes, the Season 31 winner performed with the troupe to Megan Thee Stallion’s Savage and reunited with Mark Ballas for a second routine.

Q5: What was the theme for Dancing With the Stars this week?
The theme was “TikTok Night,” featuring viral songs popular on the social media platform.