Lauren Jauregui Eliminated in TikTok-Themed DWTS Episode

On Tuesday night, Dancing With the Stars aired its TikTok-themed episode for season 34, and Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui and her partner Brandon Armstrong were eliminated in a result that drew audible shock from the ballroom. Jauregui and Armstrong danced a cha-cha to Work From Home and received an 18 from the three judges, placing them at the bottom of the leaderboard and ending their run on the competition.

The episode featured routines set to viral songs from the social media platform, including performances to tracks by Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber. Social media creator Charli d'Amelio returned for guest performances, appearing with the troupe and in a dance with former partner Mark Ballas. Judges placed Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt and her partner Mark Ballas near the top of the leaderboard, alongside Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa, both scoring 24.

Judges' scores were combined with public voting to determine the elimination. Jauregui and Armstrong tied with comedian Andy Richter and pro Emma Slater for the lowest judges' mark, but the viewers' votes left Jauregui and Armstrong departing the show. When...