Overview
- After the November 4 episode, Leavitt told E! News she is "trying not to focus" on feud rumors and is concentrating on those backing her and partner Mark Ballas.
- Jen Affleck, eliminated October 28 with pro Jan Ravnik, said on TikTok Live she would not vote for Leavitt and is supporting Andy Richter or Robert Irwin.
- MomTok figures Layla Taylor, Demi Engemann, Mikayla Matthews, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Mayci Neeley posted Instagram support, with several attending the live taping.
- Leavitt and Ballas earned a near-perfect paso doble and were saved on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, while Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were sent home.
- Former DWTS pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy apologized after criticizing Jan Ravnik’s qualifications, closing a separate thread of DWTS controversy.