Dancing With the Stars Wicked Night (Oct 21): Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Surprise Fans with Magical Performances
Dancing With the Stars Wicked Night took the ballroom by storm on October 21, 2025, blending the magic of Broadway with the thrill of competition. Season 34, Week 6 of the show paid tribute to the Wicked movie, giving fans a night filled with dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, and unexpected celebrity appearances.
Themed around songs from the Wicked movie soundtrack, the night saw the remaining 10 couples perform Argentine Tango, Contemporary, Foxtrot, Jazz, Rumba, and Quickstep routines. To make the evening even more special, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo appeared in a video message to introduce the opening number, while Wicked director Jon M. Chu joined the judges’ panel.
Highlights from Wicked Night
Fan-favorite Whitney Leavitt delivered a stunning Quickstep to “Popular,” earning the first 10s of the season with her partner Mark Ballas. Robert Irwin also impressed the judges with his Jazz performance to “Dancing Through Life,” earning his best score yet. Meanwhile, Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy charmed audiences with their rendition of “What Is This Feeling?”
Judge Derek Hough couldn’t hide his excitement, telling Whitney: “I feel like we’re discovering a star before our eyes!” Jon M. Chu praised the contestants for bringing Broadway-level storytelling to the ballroom.
Wicked Movie Tie-In
The night also featured an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good, premiering November 21. The segment gave fans an early glimpse of Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba — further fueling anticipation for the movie’s release.
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Conclusion
The Dancing With the Stars Wicked Night proved to be one of the most unforgettable episodes of Season 34. With stunning choreography, top scores, and special appearances from the stars of Wicked, fans were treated to a night of magic that perfectly bridged the worlds of dance and Broadway.
