When Corey Feldman took the floor for his final dance on Dancing With the Stars Season 34, he didn’t just lose the competition—he lost the chance to make it to the finale. The actor and comedian, best known for The Goonies and Stand by Me, was eliminated in 8th place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after scoring a heartbreaking 15 out of 30 points for his cha-cha-cha to Sir Mix-a-Lot’s "Baby Got Back." His professional partner, Jenna Johnson, fought hard, but the judges’ scores—5, 5, 5 from Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli—sealed their fate. The elimination aired live from the ABC Television Center in Burbank, California, during Week 10, the semi-final round that whittled the field from five couples down to four.

What Went Wrong in the Semi-Final?

It wasn’t just the score—it was the timing. Feldman and Johnson’s routine, meant to be playful and energetic, came across as rushed and uneven. The choreography leaned heavily on novelty—fitting for a song about curves—but the precision was missing. Judges noted the lack of frame control and inconsistent timing, especially in the syncopated steps. "It felt like you were trying to make the song work, not the dance," Inaba said afterward. Tonioli added, "There was joy, but joy without technique doesn’t win mirrorballs." The same night, Lauren Graham and Brandon Armstrong were also eliminated, scoring 18 points for their cha-cha to "Work from Home." Their exit was less surprising—they’d struggled with consistency since Week 3—but Feldman’s departure stunned fans. He’d been a fan favorite since Week 1, with his emotional honesty and surprising athleticism. He’d earned the highest score of the night in Week 6 with a 26-point samba. So why the drop?

The Backstory: A Season of Substitutions and Struggles

Behind the scenes, Feldman’s journey was rocky. In Week 9, his regular partner, Emma Slater, was sidelined due to injury, forcing a last-minute switch to Kaitlyn Bristowe, the Season 29 champion. That week, Feldman and Bristowe danced a foxtrot to "Can’t Help Falling in Love," scoring 20 points. But the chemistry wasn’t there. Bristowe, though a skilled dancer, had never partnered with Feldman before. The transition disrupted their rhythm.

When Johnson returned for the semi-final, they had just two days to relearn the routine. "It was like trying to plug a new battery into an old device," Johnson told reporters backstage. "We had muscle memory, but not trust. And in ballroom, trust is everything." Meanwhile, Amanda Richardson—best known as Amy from Boy Meets World—and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated the week before in 7th place after scoring 19 points. Their exit set the tone: this season’s semi-final was brutal. Even strong performers like Jen Foster and Jan Žídek barely survived, scoring 22 points on two dances but narrowly edging out others.

The Final Four: Who’s Left Standing?

As of November 20, 2025, the remaining couples are:

• Jordan Fisher and Ezra Sosa (10 points for salsa)
• Dylan Sprouse and Daniella Karagach (10 points for cha-cha-cha)
• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy (21 points for jive)
• Robert Herjavec and Witney Carson (22 points for tango)

Herjavec and Carson are the clear frontrunners. Herjavec, a billionaire entrepreneur, has improved dramatically since Week 1, and Carson—a two-time champion—has never lost a semi-final. Earle, a social media influencer, surprised everyone with her growth, but her technical flaws still show. Fisher and Sprouse, both former child stars, are the dark horses. Neither has broken 20 points yet, but their emotional connection with audiences might carry them further than the judges’ scores suggest.

Relay Night Drama: Winners and Losers in the Spotlight

One of the most talked-about moments of the semi-final wasn’t even a competition dance—it was the relay. Dylan Sprouse and Rumer Willis (Season 20 winner) danced a Viennese waltz to "Earned It," and were declared winners. Their fluidity, timing, and grace stunned even the judges. Meanwhile, Andy Richter and Kaitlyn Bristowe performed the same routine—and were labeled "losers." The contrast was jarring. Richter, a veteran comedian, looked stiff. Bristowe, though polished, seemed distracted.

"It wasn’t about skill," said one former DWTS choreographer anonymously. "It was about legacy. Sprouse and Willis are both champions. The show wanted to give them a moment. It’s reality TV. Sometimes the story matters more than the score."

What’s Next: The Finale on November 25

The Season 34 finale airs Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time from the same ABC Television Center in Los Angeles. The final four will perform a redemption dance, a freestyle, and a fusion routine. Viewers vote, and the winner will be crowned with the mirrorball trophy.

For Feldman, it’s over. But his journey sparked something unexpected: a wave of messages from fans who said his vulnerability inspired them to try something new. "I didn’t win," he told the camera after his elimination, voice cracking. "But I didn’t quit. And that’s more than I’ve done in a lot of years."

He may have left the floor, but he didn’t leave the conversation.