Overview
- Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas were eliminated on Nov. 18’s Prince Night after earning 29s on both dances for a 58/60 and rave judge reviews.
- In a Nov. 20 video, Leavitt said the sudden stop in rehearsals “feels like a breakup,” thanked Ballas, and called the experience transformative.
- Viewers erupted on social media, with many calling the outcome a popularity contest and some saying they would skip the Nov. 25 finale.
- Andy Richter labeled the result “absolutely insane” and suggested Leavitt’s SLOMW confessional and “villain” reputation may have dampened votes.
- Danielle Fishel praised Leavitt’s talent yet said she did not expect her to win, as finalists Alix Earle, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, Robert Irwin, and Elaine Hendrix prepare for the finale.