In tonight’s live broadcast, dancing with the stars voting results today took center stage as the competition sharpened toward its finale. With the voting window now closed, viewer participation has helped determine which couples will advance and which will see their journey end.
Latest Turn of Events
Tonight’s episode of Dancing With the Stars, airing live on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET, delivered high-stakes performances and confirmed that audience votes were locked in immediately after the last dance. The network’s official site noted that the voting window is only open during the live show and that it has now ended.
As a result, the finalists for the season now stand ready to be announced at the close of the episode. Coupled with judges’ scores revealed during the semi-final round (Week 10), tonight’s audience input will determine who moves on to compete for the mirrorball trophy.
How Voting Worked Tonight
Here’s a breakdown of the current voting mechanics as they applied this evening:
- Only viewers aged 18 or older in the U.S. and its territories were eligible to cast votes.
- Two methods were available: online at the official voting site and by SMS during the live show.
- Up to 10 online votes and up to 10 SMS votes per couple were permitted—so each viewer could allocate a maximum of 20 votes per couple.
- Voting began at 8 p.m. ET (the live start) and closed once the final performance concluded.
- Votes cast outside of that live window were not counted.
These rules reflect the format for the season and tonight adhered strictly to them.
Semi-Final Scores and Elimination Update
During the semi-final “Prince Night” theme (Week 10), each couple performed two dances to songs by Prince. Judges revealed the following key score outcomes:
- Couple A scored 27 and then 30.
- Couple B also scored around 28 and then 30.
- The couple eliminated that evening was announced based on the combined judges’ scores plus the audience vote.
Though the network did not publish exact vote totals publicly, it confirmed that one couple was eliminated and that the remaining three will proceed to the finale.
These results set the stage for tonight’s final voting-influenced elimination.
Why Tonight’s Results Matter
The significance of tonight’s voting results cannot be overstated:
- With just one elimination remaining before the finale, tonight’s combined scores and votes decide the final three.
- Viewers played a more critical role than ever—every vote cast contributed to the outcome.
- Because voting closed live and cannot be recast, the decision point is now locked in.
This is one of the most important nights of the season for audience influence.
Finalists Announcement and What’s Next
Once the show wraps, the finalists will be officially announced. Here’s how things will proceed:
- Next week’s finale will feature each finalist couple performing two routines, including a freestyle.
- Voting will reopen during that live broadcast and again be combined with judges’ scores to determine the champion.
- The winner will be crowned at the end of that episode based on the highest combined total of judge scores and audience votes.
So while tonight determined who keeps dancing, the ultimate trophy remains up for grabs.
What Viewers Should Watch For
As a viewer with influence, here’s what to keep an eye on:
- The announcement of the final three couples once tonight’s results are confirmed.
- How each finalist performs in the next episode’s routines—strong performances often translate to higher votes.
- Voting logistics and rules remain unchanged—prepare every time the show airs live.
Fans who understand the mechanics and vote early tend to have the greatest impact.
Context: Season Performance and Viewing Trends
This season of Dancing With the Stars (Season 34) has already demonstrated strong viewer engagement. According to the show’s historical data, public voting has set new participation records, especially as the season reached its later weeks. The semi-final episode this week also registered as one of the highest-rated in several years.
These trends underscore the fact that tonight’s voting results reflect a very active and invested audience.
Voter Tips for Maximum Impact
For viewers looking to support their favorite couple effectively:
- Be logged into your ABC account ahead of show start if voting online.
- If using SMS, have the contestant’s first name ready and send texts early in the broadcast.
- Use both voting methods (online + SMS) to maximize your votes (10 each).
- Stay tuned live—replays or delayed viewing do not count for voting.
Keeping these points in mind ensures your vote counts in the exact window that matters.
Final Takeaway
Tonight marks the pivotal moment when viewer participation shifted from important to decisive. With the voting window closed and the elimination decided, the finalists for Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars now await the ultimate showdown next week.
We invite you to share your reactions to tonight’s voting outcome or your predictions for the finale — your voice remains a vital part of the show’s momentum.