The ballroom was ablaze with talent and fierce competition in Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars. Millions tuned in each week to witness celebrities take on challenging dance routines, hoping to win the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. But as the stakes rose, so did the tension of eliminations. If you’re looking for a comprehensive rundown of Who Got Eliminated On Dancing With The Stars this season, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s revisit the journey of each contestant and their departure from the dance floor.
The season kicked off with a dazzling array of stars, including Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts, Bachelorette sensation Jenn Tran, beloved Family Matters star Reginald VelJohnson, Beverly Hills, 90210 icon Tori Spelling, Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, and the infamous Anna Delvey. Each brought their unique personality and determination to the ballroom, but in a competition like Dancing With the Stars, not everyone can make it to the finale.
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Eric Roberts, Reginald VelJohnson, and Tori Spelling, contestants on Dancing With the Stars season 33, pose together.
Let’s break down the eliminations week by week, revealing which stars had to hang up their dancing shoes.
Week 1 & 2: Double Elimination – Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey
The season started with a dramatic double elimination, sending home two contestants early on. First, Tori Spelling, known for her role in Beverly Hills, 90210, and her partner Pasha Pashkov were eliminated. Spelling aimed to rediscover herself on the show after turning 50 and navigating a public divorce, stating her goal was to find herself again “in front of millions of people”.
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Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov perform on Dancing With the Stars, marking their elimination week.
Joining Spelling in leaving the competition in the same week was Anna Delvey, the fake heiress of Inventing Anna fame, and her partner Ezra Sosa. Delvey entered DWTS hoping to change public perception, stating, “I hope that everybody who feels negatively about me, that I will be able to turn their opinion of me around.”
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Anna Delvey and Ezra Sosa dance on Dancing With the Stars before their elimination.
Week 3: Double Elimination – Reginald VelJohnson and Eric Roberts
Week 3 also saw a double elimination, with two beloved actors departing the ballroom. Reginald VelJohnson, the iconic star of Family Matters and Die Hard, and his partner Emma Slater were eliminated. VelJohnson aimed to honor his parents’ ballroom dancing skills, hoping to showcase his own moves and “not Die Hard doing it.”
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Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater dance on Dancing With the Stars during their elimination week.
Joining VelJohnson was Eric Roberts, a celebrated actor known for roles in The Dark Knight and Inherent Vice. Roberts, partnered with Britt Stewart, had been a fan of DWTS for 19 years and finally got his chance to compete. He aimed to “make up for lost time” but his journey ended in week 3.
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Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart perform on Dancing With the Stars in their final week of competition.
Week 4 Elimination – Brooks Nader
In week 4, Brooks Nader, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, and her partner Gleb Savchenko were the next to be eliminated. Nader felt she had “unfinished business” with dance and aimed to explore that on DWTS. Despite her efforts, she was sent home this week.
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Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko perform on Dancing With the Stars before their elimination.
Week 5 Elimination – Phaedra Parks
Week 5 saw the departure of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Parks joined DWTS to prove her children wrong, who doubted her dancing abilities, and to break the “curse” of no Real Housewives star ever reaching the finals. Unfortunately, her journey ended this week.
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Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy dance on Dancing With the Stars during their elimination week.
Week 6 Elimination – Jenn Tran
Bachelorette star Jenn Tran and her partner Sasha Farber were eliminated in Week 6. Tran joined DWTS to focus on herself after an emotional breakup on The Bachelorette, aiming to “pour into herself and not give to a man.”
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Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber perform on Dancing With the Stars, marking their elimination week.
Week 7 Elimination – Dwight Howard
NBA champion Dwight Howard and his partner Daniella Karagach were eliminated in Week 7. Howard participated in DWTS with the encouragement of his family, who wanted him to embrace the opportunity and have fun.
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Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach dance on Dancing With the Stars before their elimination.
Week 8 Elimination – Danny Amendola
NFL Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola and his partner Witney Carson were eliminated in Week 8. Amendola dedicated his DWTS journey to his mother, stating, “She means the most to me,” and that her excitement fueled his participation.
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Danny Amendola and Witney Carson perform on Dancing With the Stars in their final week.
Week 9 (Semi-Finals) Elimination – Stephen Nedoroscik
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and his partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated in the semi-finals, Week 9. As the first male gymnast on DWTS, Nedoroscik aimed to “make his mark” and showcase his athleticism in a new domain.
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Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold dance on Dancing With the Stars during the semi-finals elimination.
Week 10 (Finale) – Chandler Kinney and Ilona Maher – Runners-Up
The finale saw Chandler Kinney, star of Pretty Little Liars and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S, and her partner Brandon Armstrong place third. Kinney wanted to explore “what if you kept dancing?” after a childhood dance commercial sparked her interest.
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Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong perform in the Dancing With the Stars finale.
Ilona Maher, Olympic rugby player, and her partner Alan Bersten were the runners-up, placing second. Maher aimed to inspire young girls to embrace body positivity, hoping to “make it easier for young girls to love their body exactly the way it is.”
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Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten dance in the Dancing With the Stars finale as runners-up.
Week 10 (Finale) – Season 33 Winners: Joey Graziadei
Finally, Joey Graziadei, former Bachelor star, and his partner Jenna Johnson were crowned the winners of Season 33, taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy! Graziadei’s goal was to gain confidence through dancing, famously stating, “I got the rose, I got the girl, now I’m coming for that Mirrorball.” And he did just that!
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Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei celebrate their win on Dancing With the Stars season 33.
In Conclusion
Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars was filled with memorable performances, emotional journeys, and, of course, weekly eliminations. From the early departures of Tori Spelling and Anna Delvey to the ultimate crowning of Joey Graziadei, each elimination played a crucial part in shaping the season’s narrative. For fans wanting to relive each moment who got eliminated on dancing with the stars, this recap provides a complete overview of the season’s results.
