DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Halloween Nightmares – 3307” The remaining seven couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and fun when “Halloween Nightmares” premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 29 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) GLEB SAVCHENKO
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The spookiest night of Dancing With the Stars is finally here. Halloween Night will see the nine remaining couples take to the dance floor for some spine-chilling routines, and the episode will also feature the return of the fan-favorite dance marathon challenge.
Last week, the couples performed hit songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good, earning some of the highest scores of the season so far. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, as well as Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, received three 10s and one nine from the judges — including guest judge Wicked director Jon M. Chu — for their magical, technically impressive routines. (Check out the full recap for Wicked Night below.)
Although Andy Richter and Emma Slater once again found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard, they weren’t the pair eliminated at the end of Wicked Night. Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold were unfortunately sent home after receiving the lowest combined total of judges’ scores and viewer votes from Dedication Night and Wicked Night.
“I had so much fun, I learned so much, and it’s Wicked Night — that’s the perfect way to go,” Hoying said after his elimination. Meanwhile, Arnold added of her partner, “You did amazing this season, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner, and I love you.” (Don’t forget to vote for your favorites during the two-hour broadcast to help them advance in the competition.)
Keep reading to see the songs and dances planned for Halloween Night, and find out which former DWTS pro and Mirrorball champion will be returning as a guest judge.
When Is Dancing With The Stars On This Week?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Wicked Night” – Special guest judge Jon M. Chu, director of last year’s Oscar®-winning “Wicked” and this year’s epic “Wicked: For Good,” joins the panel to provide expert insights as the couples dance to the films’ iconic soundtracks in the Ozdust Ballroom. TUESDAY, OCT. 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) JAN RAVNIK, JULIANNE HOUGH, JORDAN CHILES, WITNEY CARSON, WHITNEY LEAVITT, MARK BALLAS, PASHA PASHKOV (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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The next episode of Dancing With the Stars Season 34 will air on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. New episodes are available to stream on ABC.com and Hulu the day after they air.
What Is The Dancing With The Stars Theme For Week 7?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Halloween Nightmares – 3307” The remaining seven couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and fun when “Halloween Nightmares” premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 29 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) DEREK HOUGH, JULIANNE HOUGH
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The Week 7 theme of Dancing With the Stars is Halloween Night, airing just days before Halloween. The annual episode will include spooky professional and partner dances, as well as the return of the dance marathon challenge.
Viewers can look forward to performances to “Sympathy Is a Knife” by Charli XCX featuring Ariana Grande and “The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga. Jan Ravnik and Jenna Johnson will also perform a routine to “CANCELLED!” by Taylor Swift. Ravnik previously danced on Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour and recently appeared in her music video for “The Fate of Ophelia.”
Two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke is also returning as a guest judge. Burke retired as a professional dancer on the show in November 22.
“It’s gonna be emotional, but I am here in a different way this time,” Burke told People ahead of her DWTS return. “I’m here for the couples, and I really hope to be able to give constructive criticism, but also be encouraging. And I know what it takes. I have been there.”
What Is The DWTS Halloween Night Dance Marathon?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Wicked Night” – Special guest judge Jon M. Chu, director of last year’s Oscar®-winning “Wicked” and this year’s epic “Wicked: For Good,” joins the panel to provide expert insights as the couples dance to the films’ iconic soundtracks in the Ozdust Ballroom. TUESDAY, OCT. 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) BRANDON ARMSTRONG, ONYE STEVENSON, ANDY RICHTER, EMMA SLATER, CARTER WILLIAMS, HAILEY BILLS (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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Halloween Night will also feature the return of “Dance Monster-thon.” During the dance challenge, all nine couples will take to the ballroom at the same time. They’ll first dance a Hustle to “Murder On The Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, then the Lindy Hop to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” by Fergie, Q-Tip and GoonRock. As they dance, the judges will tap out couples one at a time.
The contestants earn bonus points based on how long they stay in the dance marathon. The last couple standing will be crowned king and queen of “Dance Monster-thon.” These bonus points will be added to the judges’ scores from the first round to create the final combined leaderboard of the night, according to ABC.
What Are The Songs And Dances For Halloween Night On Dancing With the Stars?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Halloween Nightmares – 3307” The remaining seven couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and fun when “Halloween Nightmares” premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 29 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) CARRIE ANN INABA, DEREK HOUGH, BRUNO TONIOLI
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Check out the songs and dances that the nine remaining pairs will perform on Halloween Night.
- Social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Tango to “bury a friend” by Billie Eilish.
- Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will perform an Argentine Tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet.
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas will perform a Jazz to “Brain Stew” by Green Day.
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will perform a Viennese Waltz to “Can’t Help Falling In Love (DARK)” by Tommee Profitt and Brooke.
- Comedian Andy Richter and Emma Slater will perform a Paso Doble to “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio” by Ludwig van Beethoven.
- Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will perform an Argentine Tango to “Bad to the Bone” by 2WEI and Bri Bryant.
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik will perform a Contemporary to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift.
- Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov will perform a Viennese Waltz to “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will perform a Contemporary to “Elastic Heart” by Sia.

