Elaine Hendrix Injured, Jan Ravnik Jen Affleck Eliminated on DWTS Halloween

The October 28 Halloween-themed episode of Dancing with the Stars featured nine couples performing a variety of dances, including an Argentine Tango and a Viennese Waltz, as well as a "monster-thon" dance marathon for extra points. A significant incident occurred when contestant Elaine Hendrix suffered a rib injury during rehearsal and was hospitalized, leading judges to evaluate her and partner Alan Bersten's performance based on a rehearsal video. Despite the injury, Hendrix was cleared to return the following week if recovered, while Jen Affleck and her partner Jan Ravnik were eliminated that night after performing a spooky contemporary dance to a Taylor Swift song. The ballroom also saw notable guests like Ashley Tisdale and Kenny Ortega supporting Dylan Efron, linking back to their High School Musical collaboration. Sasha Farber, known for his Halloween pranks on the show, was absent this season due to a shift in role to a social media correspondent and other commitments, which left fans wondering about the lack of his usual antics. The episode highlighted the challenges and camaraderie of the contestants amid the festive and competitive atmosphere of the season.