Dancing With the Stars Season 34 is gaining momentum with a dynamic lineup of contestants, ranging from Olympic champions and social media influencers to actors, reality TV figures, and sports icons. Each celebrity is matched with a skilled professional dancer, competing fiercely for the prized Mirrorball Trophy. This season showcases notable figures such as Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, who dances with Ezra Sosa, influencer and podcast host Alix Earle alongside Val Chmerkovskiy, NBA icon Baron Davis paired with Britt Stewart, and former child star turned actor-musician Corey Feldman with Jenna Johnson, among others.

As we reach the ninth week of DWTS Season 34, let’s delve into the three most surprising eliminations up to this point.

3. Baron Davis and Britt Stewart: ‘DWTS’ Week 2 elimination

Despite Baron’s natural athletic prowess, Britt’s expertise, and their undeniable chemistry on the dance floor, they were unexpectedly eliminated in a double exit along with Corey Feldman and Jenna Johnson. This decision sparked immediate reactions from fans, many of whom felt Baron and Britt showed both potential and charisma. The incident reignited discussions about the balance between audience votes and judges’ feedback.

One fan took to Reddit to express their disappointment, writing, “Dear Baron, you deserved a longer run on the show,” following his unexpected exit.

“Dear Baron, you deserved a longer run on the show,” a fan on Reddit wrote after his surprise elimination.

“Baron, we hardly knew ye, but I like ye immensely,” another fan commented.

“I’m surprised that Baron didn’t stay longer based on Britt’s popularity,” another fan wrote. “They really need a solution for casting all these basically pro dancers alongside people with barely any experience.”

2. Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik: Week 7 elimination

During the Halloween‑themed episode of Dancing With the Stars Season 34, Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik delivered a haunting contemporary routine choreographed to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift. They earned a combined judges’ score of 34 out of 40. Despite their strong performance and growing viewer support, the pair was eliminated in week 7, defying many expectations.

What made their exit particularly surprising was the timing and context. Jan, a first‑time pro dancer on the show and former backup dancer for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour,’ paired with Jen, who balanced the challenge of returning to the dance floor while being a mother of young children. Their journey resonated with many viewers. Fan sentiment quickly turned to frustration, with social media comments branding the outcome as unfair.

“I’m honestly still mad about it,” one fan commented on Reddit. “The judges were so unnecessarily harsh on Jen all season, especially last night.”

To add fuel to the fire, Jen’s husband, Zac Affleck, faced backlash for his comments about Jen’s participation on the show. According to People, he admitted it’s “challenging” to watch her dancing with another man. However, he knows it was her dream to perform, thus he supported her.

1. Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong: Week 3 elimination

In a surprising turn during week 3’s “TikTok Night” of DWTS Season 34, singer Lauren Jauregui and pro dancer Brandon Armstrong were sent home after a cha‑cha to Lauren’s own hit, “Work From Home.” The pair scored an 18 / 30 from the judges and nevertheless became the third couple eliminated, shocking fans who felt their chemistry and song choice should’ve kept them in the competition.

Lauren’s candid one‑word reaction — “pissed” — when asked how she felt after the exit quickly went viral. This sparked widespread fan support and social media outcry calling for justice.

“I think we all can say the dance wasn’t her best, but damn, I expected her to go further than just week 3,” a fan on Reddit commented.

Dancing With the Stars Season 34 airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.