Spoiler alert: Ciara Miller and professional partner Brandon Armstrong were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The pair left the competition during the season 35 episode known as Mariah Carey Night, after performing a jazz routine to Carey’s song “Emotions.”
Miller and Armstrong received 21 points out of 30 from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, with each judge awarding the couple a score of seven.
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Dancing with the Stars eliminates Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong
The elimination came after the couple’s strongest performance of the season by judges’ scores.
Inaba described the routine as clean and polished, while Hough praised Miller’s personality and a pirouette during the performance.
Despite the positive feedback, the combined result from the judges’ leaderboard and viewer voting placed Miller and Armstrong at the bottom of the night’s competition.
Miller, known for her appearances on Summer House, had competed throughout the opening four weeks of the season with Armstrong, a professional dancer who joined the show’s regular cast in 2020.
What happened during Mariah Carey Night
The October 6 episode featured routines set to songs from Carey’s catalogue, with the remaining celebrities competing for another week in the ballroom.
Miller and Armstrong performed early in the show with their jazz routine to “Emotions.”
Their 21-point total put them level with Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess, who also received 21 points for their foxtrot.
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson received the lowest judges’ total of the night, scoring 13 points for their samba.
However, judges’ scores are only one part of the elimination process.
Viewer votes are combined with the panel’s marks before the bottom couples are identified.
The results meant that a couple with a mid-range judges’ score was sent home while lower-scoring competitors remained in the contest.
Who has been eliminated from DWTS season 35?
Miller and Armstrong became the fifth couple to leave season 35, following a two-night premiere that produced two separate eliminations.
| Episode | Eliminated couple |
|---|---|
| September 15 | Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman |
| September 16 | Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills |
| September 22 | Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten |
| September 29 | Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart |
| October 6 | Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong |
The first two eliminations occurred during the season premiere’s split format, when the male and female contestants performed on separate nights.
De Laurentiis and Bersten were eliminated during Viral Hits Night, while Hanson and Stewart left after Yacht Rock Night on September 29.
Which couples remain on Dancing with the Stars?
Eleven couples remain in the competition after Miller and Armstrong’s departure.
- Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov
- Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold
- Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach
- Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson
- Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson
- Jackson Olson and Emma Slater
- Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa
- Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas
- Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik
- Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess
The remaining celebrities are competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy as the season moves toward its finale.
Among the season’s higher-profile contestants are actors Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles and Harry Shum Jr., Olympic athlete Amber Glenn, television personality Maura Higgins and former professional football player Tyler Cameron.
What comes next for DWTS?
Dancing with the Stars continues on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time on ABC and Disney+ in the United States, with episodes available on Hulu the following day.
The next episode will begin with 11 couples still in contention and another opportunity for the public to influence the result through live voting.
With the field narrowing, each routine now carries greater weight, particularly for contestants who remain near the bottom of the judges’ scoreboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who went home on Dancing with the Stars on October 6, 2026?
Ciara Miller and her professional partner Brandon Armstrong were eliminated during Mariah Carey Night.
What dance did Ciara Miller perform before her elimination?
Miller and Armstrong performed a jazz routine to Mariah Carey’s “Emotions.”
What score did Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong receive?
They received 21 out of 30 points, with each judge awarding them seven points.
How many couples remain on Dancing with the Stars season 35?
Eleven couples remain after Miller and Armstrong’s elimination.
When is Dancing with the Stars on next?
The show airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time on ABC and Disney+ in the United States, with episodes streaming on Hulu the following day.
Fact-Checked: Key elimination, scoring, cast and broadcast details were checked against the official ABC programme information and current season reporting.
Disclaimer: The article reports the result of the October 6, 2026 episode and includes spoilers for viewers who have not yet watched it.