‘Are You Serious Right Now?’: DWTS Star Reacts to No-Elimination Twist

It was supposed to be an emotional night of heartfelt tributes. However, Dedication Night on “Dancing with the Stars” season 34 took a shocking turn that left contestants stunned. After preparing for an elimination that never came, several stars were caught off guard by the surprise twist. Jordan Chiles called it “the most devastating thing ever.”

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Surprise Twist to All

As if emotions weren’t high enough in the ballroom last night on “Dancing With the Stars” 2025, but then producers pulled a twist out at the end. When it was time for Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough to reveal the “DWTS” results, it turned out no one was going home.

Producers decided the night was emotional enough. Because of that, no couples needed to go home, and add even more drama and emotions.

While that is a nice gesture, it seems like Jordan and her partner, Ezra Sosa, weren’t too happy about it. The couple told Us Weekly they were fully prepared to say goodbye to another “Dancing With the Stars” duo on Dedication Night.

Chiles explained, “I think this was the first time I was like, ‘We’re in elimination, and what is happening?’ Only because we rehearsed it. We rehearsed everything going on.”

Once it was revealed that no couple would be going home, Chiles stated the vibe in the ballroom shifted. She said, “I think everybody — not even just us — but everybody’s moods were just like, ‘Are you serious right now?’ I was pissed, personally.”

Sosa agreed with his partner, telling Us Weekly, “You can’t play these mind games with us. That’s not right. It’s almost worse. You’re going to line us up? No, girl. No. Send someone home. Just do it. Come on.”

Her Daddy-Daughter Dance She’s Dreamed About

While Jordan was upset at the surprise twist, she was excited to live out a lifelong dream on the “DWTS” dance floor. For Dedication Night, Chiles dedicated her performance to her father, Timothy.

They performed a Viennese Waltz to “Daughters” by John Mayer. The judges, which included guest judge Kym Johnson, enjoyed the performance. The judges each gave an 8, for a total score of 32 out of 40.

When Dedication Night was up next, Jordan said it was a no-brainer to include her dad. She said, “Ever since I was little, I was like, ‘One day, I’m going to have a daddy-daughter dance. That’s going to be out of this world.’ Now, for it to be on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ that’s even crazier.”

While the couple ended the night toward the top of the leaderboard, it seems like the scores didn’t matter as much this week.

“It was really about just the feelings that everybody was feeling inside of the ballroom — the judges [and] ourselves — because that’s what dedication is all about, right?” the gold-medal winning Olympian told Us Weekly. “You take that one person that you truly love and connect with and you make sure they have the most fun that you have at the same time, so it was really just about the love and joy that we all gave each other.”

RHOC's Emily Simpson has officially released a camera clip of her husband Shane Simpson brutally beating her, leaving her with black eyes and unconscious on the floor, during an argument over their son's autism diagnosis.

In a dramatic turn of events, Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson has released a private video showing a deeply emotional and physical confrontation with her husband, Shane Simpson

, during an argument reportedly sparked by their son’s autism diagnosis.

The video, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, has left fans and fellow castmates stunned — not only by the intensity of the scene, but also by Emily’s courage to make it public.

The Disturbing Footage

The clip begins with the couple arguing loudly in their living room. Voices rise, emotions boil over, and at one point, Emily can be seen stepping back as the situation becomes physically tense. While the recording is partially blurred, Emily appears shaken and later seen on the floor, visibly distressed and tearful.

Her face shows bruising in later frames, though the video cuts before any explicit act of violence. Many viewers have described it as “hard to watch” — a raw glimpse into a marriage pushed to its emotional and physical breaking point.

In a statement released alongside the footage, Emily said:

“I didn’t post this to destroy anyone. I posted it because silence helps no one. I want people to see how quickly love can turn into fear — and how important it is to get help before it’s too late.”

Emotional Fallout

The clip quickly went viral, drawing a wave of emotional responses from fans, co-stars, and advocacy groups.
Fellow RHOC cast member Gina Kirschenheiter commented on Instagram:

“No one deserves to feel unsafe in their own home. Sending love and strength to Emily.”

Women’s rights advocates have praised Emily for breaking what they call “the reality TV silence” surrounding domestic conflict, urging networks to provide psychological and emotional support to cast members.

The Pressure Behind the Fame

Behind the scenes, sources close to the couple described months of growing tension. The emotional weight of their son’s diagnosis — combined with constant filming schedules and public scrutiny — reportedly created “an unbearable atmosphere” at home.

Psychologist Dr. Rachel Turner explained:

“When families face both public pressure and personal tragedy, small arguments can escalate. What we saw in that video is the culmination of emotional exhaustion, not just anger.”

Emily’s Message to Fans

Following the video’s release, Emily addressed her followers on social media:

“I’m not proud of what happened, but I’m proud that I survived it. I hope this helps someone else recognize the signs and reach out for support.”

She also encouraged others dealing with domestic tension or abuse to contact professional organizations and not suffer in silence.

A Wake-Up Call for Reality TV

This incident has reignited debate about the cost of fame and the toll reality television can take on mental health. While Bravo has not commented publicly, fans have demanded stronger safeguards for cast members.

As one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter):

“It’s heartbreaking to see real pain behind the cameras. Emily’s story isn’t drama — it’s a wake-up call.”

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