Jen Affleck Eliminated Dancing with Stars Halloween Episode Amid Record Votes

During the Halloween-themed episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 34, Jen Affleck and her partner Jan Ravnik were eliminated despite scoring 32 to 34 points from the judges, sparking controversy among fans who accused the show of rigging and unfair voting. The duo's contemporary routine to Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" was praised by judges and incorporated Jan's experience as a backup dancer on Swift's Eras Tour. Elaine Hendrix missed the episode due to injury but was scored based on rehearsal footage and spared elimination. The episode featured guest judge Cheryl Burke and drew record-breaking viewer engagement with over 50 million votes cast, intensifying competition as eight couples remain. Fans expressed frustration over the elimination, particularly because other contestants with lower scores remained, raising questions about the influence of fan votes versus judges' scores. The season continues with rising stakes as remaining couples vie for the mirrorball trophy with performances evaluated both technically and through audience participation.