Who Was Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Last Week? Inside the Shocking Mariah Carey Night Exit
Theme nights regularly scramble the competitive dynamics on Dancing with the Stars, but Carey's catalog created technical traps that tripped up several frontrunners. Dancers faced demanding tempo shifts across iconic tracks ranging from "Emotions" to "We Belong Together."
Miller and Armstrong took the stage with a Viennese Waltz set to Carey's signature power ballad "Hero." While the choreography showcased fluid lines and strong musicality, the judges keyed in on subtle footwork flaws during closed-position turns. Carrie Ann Inaba praised Miller’s expressive storytelling while pointing out frame tension in her left shoulder. Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli echoed the assessment, noting that the routine lacked the drive across the floor required at this stage of the competition.
The panel awarded the pair straight 8s, giving them a score of 24 out of 30. On an ordinary evening, 24 keeps a couple safely in the middle of the pack. On Mariah Carey Night, it left them vulnerable.