'Dancing with the Stars' Full Recap: Carrie Ann Apologizes to 1 Contestant as Another Breaks Down in Tears
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night
The thirty-fourth season of 'Dancing with the Stars' continued on November 4 with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night. The ballroom lit up as the eight remaining couples performed to legendary rock tracks in celebration of the upcoming 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for November 8.
Special Guest Judge
This week’s judging panel featured a new face. The show welcomed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flavor Flav as a guest judge, who added humor and energy to the evening.
Team Dance Showdown
The fan-favorite team dance competition returned with a twist. Cohosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough joined the teams, turning the night into a friendly but high-stakes battle.
- Team Kool: Julianne Hough joined Andy Richter, Emma Slater, Robert Irwin, Witney Carson, Alix Earle, and Val Chmerkovskiy for a lively number set to a live performance of
Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration.”
- Team Chicago: Alfonso Ribeiro teamed with Danielle Fishel, Pasha Pashkov, Whitney Leavitt, Mark Ballas, Jordan Chiles, Ezra Sosa, Dylan Efron, and Daniella Karagach for a dance to
Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4” performed live.
Highlights and Emotions
The night was packed with thrilling performances, emotional moments, and unexpected reactions. Among them was a heartfelt apology by judge Carrie Ann Inaba to a contestant for earlier critiques, and a different competitor shedding tears after an especially moving routine.
Author: Colleen Kratofil, Senior Editor, TV at PEOPLE
Author’s Summary
'Dancing with the Stars' Rock & Roll Night brought powerful routines, live classic hits, and heartfelt moments that showcased both competition and camaraderie on stage.