I think it’s safe to say that if you were watching the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars on the 2025 TV schedule, you were probably shocked when Whitney Leavitt and her partner Mark Ballas got eliminated. They were at the top of the leaderboard for the majority of the season, so to be sent home during the semifinals was surprising. Now, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star has shared her thoughts on the matter, and after she posted her tearful video, the cast showed up to support her in the comments.
Whitney Leavitt Reflected On Her Dancing With The Stars Experience Through Tears
A few days after her elimination, Whitney Leavitt posted a video on both TikTok and Instagram where she reflected on her experience. While pros stick around and work after they’re eliminated, the stars are truly sent home. And while they may sit in the audience in later episodes, they don’t work on the show after they’re eliminated. That was a jarring change for Leavitt, as she explained:
When you’re cast on Dancing with the Stars, you’re seeing these people for hours every single day. Then, it just stops. It genuinely feels like a breakup. It feels like I’m going through withdrawals right now.
She went on to say that not going to the studio this week has felt “weird” and it’s making her “sad.” She also reflected on the genuine friendships she developed while working on the show. The part where she specifically spoke about her partnership with Mark Ballas led to the most tears, as you can see below:
Overall, this statement from Whitney Leavitt was candid, and while she was clearly sad about the elimination, it’s also obvious that this experience meant the world to her in a very positive way. That was highlighted by how many people associated with Dancing with the Stars showed up in her comments to support her, too.
The Current Dancing With The Stars Cast And More Showed Their Love For Whitney Leavitt In The Comments
Along with Andy Richter not holding back about Leavitt’s elimination – he said it was “absolutely insane” – a lot of the DWTS cast showed up to support the reality star. From some of this season's frontrunners, like Alix Earle, to pros to other eliminated contestants, many shared their love and support in the comments of her posts on both TikTok and Instagram:
- Alix Earle: Love you 💗 the sweetest person ever and getting to know you was amazing you should be so proud of yourself
- Scott Hoying: you are SUCH a star!!!! love you!!!
- Witney Carson: Love you 😭 you’re an absolute star
- Danielle Fishel: This is just the beginning!! I know the sadness is soooo real - I've been there - and it means we loved HARD!!
Along with the cast of DWTS, Leavitt’s husband, Conner, commented too. His words emphasize the support shown above by the folks his wife met while working on this show:
So incredibly happy that you got this experience and walked away with genuine friendships 🖤
Adding to all of that, a lot of people who either have ties to Dancing with the Stars or are simply fans of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member showed love for her and her run on the dance competition. From a former pro to stars from previous seasons, here are some of the supportive comments:
- Hannah Brown: Loved watching you dance!! Rooting for you in whatever is next! 🫶
- Lindsay Arnold: You're amazing Whit!! You were a STAR every single week and should be so proud of yourself!!! 👏👏👏🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
- Brooks Nader: It’s the worst!! But the experience is with you forever❤️
- Jenn Tran: LOVE YOU I’m in awe of your grace and so proud of you 🥰❤❤❤
The work stars put in on DWTS is intense, and for months, they see the same people every day. So, to have it immediately end, especially when you are so close to the finish line, is objectively tough. Therefore, Whitney Leavitt’s emotional reaction makes a lot of sense. The support does too.
Now, to see how this season of Dancing with the Stars ends, you can watch the finale next Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC or with a Disney+ subscription.
