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DWTS Season 34 Week 2: Feldman and Davis Eliminated as Inaba Returns

Published 27 September 2025

Dancing With the Stars Season 34 moved into week two on Tuesday night with a high-stakes double elimination, the return of judge Carrie Ann Inaba and continued strong ratings that underscore the series' renewed momentum on ABC and streaming platforms. After One Hit Wonders night at the Hollywood ballroom, celebrity contestants Corey Feldman and former NBA star Baron Davis were each sent home with their professional partners, leaving 12 couples in the competition.

With Inaba back at the judges table after missing the premiere for health reasons, the panel resumed full 30-point scoring. Four couples tied at the top of the combined Week 1 and Week 2 leaderboard, each earning 22 of 30: wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin with Witney Carson; Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas; Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik; and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa. Judges praised a mix of charisma, technical improvement and showmanship across the field, while others struggled to meet the week’s rhythms and required lifts.

Feldman and his partner Jenna Johnson performed a cha-cha to Sir Mix-a-Lot’s Baby Got Back that judges scored harshly, leaving the duo vulnerable when audience votes were...

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