Wait, were you looking for a fresh elimination tonight? Honestly, if you tuned in to ABC or Disney+ tonight, January 18, 2026, looking for a brand new ballroom bloodbath, you might’ve noticed the lights were a bit dim. That’s because who got voted off tonight on DWTS isn’t actually a thing right now—the season is officially in the rearview mirror.
Robert Irwin already walked away with the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, capping off a wild Season 34 that had everything from "pissed" contestants to literal hospitalizations.
It’s easy to get confused with the schedule, especially since we’re all used to that Tuesday night rhythm. But let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how the season actually ended and who took the final fall before the credits rolled on the 20th anniversary year.
The Finale Fallout: Who Missed the Trophy?
When people ask who got voted off tonight on DWTS, they’re usually thinking of the high-stakes finale that just wrapped up late last year. The finale didn’t just have one person leaving; it was a total ranking of the best of the best.
Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy were the ones who came this close. They landed in second place. Alix, the TikTok queen, actually had the "Alix Earle effect" going strong in the voting blocks, but it wasn't enough to beat the Irwin charm.
Then you had the Olympic powerhouse Jordan Chiles. She and Ezra Sosa took third. It’s kinda wild because Jordan has that athlete precision, but sometimes the voters lean more toward the "journey" than the "perfection," you know?
Here is how the final "eliminations" (the rankings) shook out at the very end:
- Winner: Robert Irwin (with Witney Carson)
- Runner-up: Alix Earle (with Val Chmerkovskiy)
- Third Place: Jordan Chiles (with Ezra Sosa)
- Fourth Place: Dylan Efron (with Daniella Karagach)
- Fifth Place: Elaine Hendrix (with Alan Bersten)
The Elimination That Broke the Internet
You can’t talk about who got voted off this season without mentioning Lauren Jauregui. If you missed it, her exit was basically the meme of the century.
She got the boot during TikTok Night (Week 3), and when Julianne Hough shoved a microphone in her face to ask how she felt, Lauren didn't give the standard "I'm just so grateful" speech. She just said, "pissed." That was it. One word. Absolute legend behavior.
She recently did an interview this month (January 2026) at a pre-Golden Globes party where she admitted she’s still a bit salty about it, but "time heals all wounds." Honestly, who can blame her? Getting sent home after a Cha Cha to your own song (Work From Home) is a tough pill to swallow.
Why Nobody Was Voted Off on "Dedication Night"
One of the weirdest nights this season was Week 5. Usually, someone is crying in the back because they’re going home, but the producers decided to keep everyone safe.
Because it was "Most Influential Person" night, the vibes were too heavy for an elimination. Dylan Efron was topping the leaderboard, and Andy Richter was at the bottom, but everyone got a pass. It was a nice break, but it meant the following weeks were brutal.
The Full Season 34 Departure List
If you're trying to remember exactly when your favorite celeb got the axe, here’s the quick rundown of the order they left the ballroom:
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- Baron Davis & Corey Feldman: The double elimination that started the real drama in Week 2.
- Lauren Jauregui: The "pissed" heard 'round the world in Week 3.
- Hilaria Baldwin: Left in Week 4 after a Star Wars-themed Quickstep.
- Scott Hoying: The Pentatonix star went home on "Wicked Night" (Week 6).
- Jen Affleck: A shocking Halloween Night exit in Week 7.
- Danielle Fishel: Our favorite Boy Meets World star left in Week 8.
- Andy Richter: The comedian made it all the way to Week 9 before the judges sent him packing.
- Whitney Leavitt: The last one cut before the finale (the Semifinals).
What’s Next for the Dancers?
Now that the season is over, the stars aren't just sitting around. Robert Irwin literally flew straight from the finale to the jungle to film I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia. The kid has zero chill, but that’s probably why he won.
If you’re craving more dancing, the DWTS Live Tour is usually the move this time of year. Most of the pros like Rylee Arnold and Val Chmerkovskiy are out on the road right now.
Keep an eye out for casting news for Season 35, which usually starts heating up around late summer. Until then, you can catch the reruns on Disney+ if you really need to see Robert's "Born to be Wild" Jive one more time.
Quick Actions for Fans
- Watch the Tour: Check the official DWTS tour site to see if the pros are hitting your city this month.
- Follow the Pros: A lot of the behind-the-scenes drama happens on Witney Carson and Rylee Arnold’s TikToks.
- Rewatch the Finale: If you missed Robert’s freestyle to "The Nights" by Avicii, it’s worth a YouTube search—it was the highest-scored dance of the night for a reason.
The ballroom is closed for now, but the "pissed" Lauren Jauregui memes are forever.