Hayden Quinn was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars after a dramatic dance-off against Nikki Osborne, despite finishing with a respectable score of 27 points for his Rumba. Osborne, who performed a passionate Tango inspired by Poison Ivy, earned 26 points, leading to a tense elimination where audience votes favored Nova Peris and Shane Crawford. The top score of the night went to Samantha Jade, who dazzled with a Samba that received a perfect 10, totaling 34 points. Viewers expressed their disappointment over Quinn's elimination, with many taking to social media to voice their frustrations. Quinn graciously thanked his dance partner, Lily Cornish, for her support throughout the competition. The next episode promises to be an exciting 'step back in time' special with a looming double elimination.