Jen Affleck’s Dancing with the Stars journey came to an unexpected end on October 28 during the show’s Halloween Night special. Affleck and her professional partner Jan Ravnik scored 32 out of 40 for their spooky-themed routine, but the score was not enough to secure their place in the competition. A record-breaking 55 million viewer votes were cast, leading to a shocking elimination that stunned fans and judges alike.
With only eight couples remaining, the competition now enters its most intense phase ahead of the November 25 finale.
Jen Affleck was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on October 28, 2025, during the show’s Halloween Night special, filmed live in Los Angeles. Despite earning a 32/40 score from the judges, Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik were voted out due to a surge in viewer votes that reshuffled the leaderboard. The elimination was driven by the show’s combined scoring system, which factors in both judges’ scores and public voting.
Halloween Night featured themed routines from all remaining couples, with performances ranging from eerie ballroom to theatrical jazz. Affleck and Ravnik’s routine earned praise for its choreography and execution, landing them mid-pack on the leaderboard.
Top scorers included Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy with 39 points, while Andy Richter and Emma Slater received the lowest score of 28. The night also featured a Dance Monster-thon marathon, where couples were eliminated one by one during a continuous group performance. Affleck’s combined score and viewer vote total placed her in the danger zone, resulting in her exit.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
“The 55 million votes cast on Halloween Night created one of the most unpredictable eliminations in recent DWTS history.”
Judge Derek Hough commented:
“Jen brought elegance and commitment to every routine. This result is a reminder of how unpredictable the show can be.”
Fans on X reacted with surprise:
“Jen Affleck deserved to stay. That was a solid performance.” “Halloween Night just became heartbreak night.”
Affleck’s elimination reshapes the competition heading into the final stretch. With only eight couples remaining, frontrunners like Alix Earle and Robert Irwin are gaining momentum. The Halloween Night vote total — the highest of the season — underscores the power of viewer engagement and the volatility of the scoring system.
Affleck’s departure also highlights the emotional stakes of the show, where strong performances don’t always guarantee safety.
Viewers are encouraged to vote live during each episode to support their favorites.
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