“Dancing with the Stars 2025 Features R&R Hall of Fame Night with Various Dance Styles and Song Choices”

or 6 to 4” by ChicagoHost Alfonso Ribeiro, Danielle (team captain) and Pasha, Whitney and Mark, Jordan and Ezra, and Dylan and Daniella

The Dancing with the Stars 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night showcased a variety of dance styles, with couples performing to iconic rock songs. Making the night even more special, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Flavor Flav joined the judges panel, adding his unique perspective to the evening’s performances. The episode premiered live on Tuesday, November 4th, simulcast across ABC, Disney+, and Hulu.

The evening opened with a dynamic performance to “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard and “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy, choreographed by Britt Stewart. Additionally, the show featured a captivating tour number set to “Hey Ya!” by Outkast, choreographed by Mandy Moore, and a troupe dance to “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder.

What set this episode apart was the return of the team dance competition, with a twist. Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough each joined one of the teams, bringing their energy and talent to the dance floor. Adding to the excitement, the teams danced to special live performances by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Kool & the Gang and Chicago.

Team Kool, led by host Julianne Hough, featured dancers Andy, Emma, Robert, Witney, Alix, Val, Elaine, and Alan, performing to a live rendition of “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang. Meanwhile, Team Chicago, with host Alfonso Ribeiro, showcased dancers Danielle, Pasha, Whitney, Mark, Jordan, Ezra, Dylan, and Daniella, dancing to a live performance of “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago.

The couples delivered spectacular performances, each showcasing their unique style and interpretation of the music. Some of the standout performances included Alix and Val’s passionate Paso Doble to “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, and Danielle and Pasha’s emotional Contemporary routine to “Dream On” by Aerosmith. The night culminated in Jordan and Ezra’s energetic Jazz performance to “River Deep – Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner.

Viewers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite couples during the live simulcast, with online voting available for fans across the U.S., its territories, and Canada. Live viewer votes from previous episodes would be combined with the judges’ scores to determine the couples at risk of elimination.

For fans looking to delve deeper into the world of Dancing with the Stars, the Official Podcast, hosted by Season 33 champion Joey Graziadei, offers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and performance breakdowns. The podcast airs on Disney+ and Hulu, providing a closer look at the magic happening behind the scenes.

Dancing with the Stars continues to captivate audiences with its dazzling performances, star-studded lineup, and exciting twists and turns. With each episode, the show brings new challenges and opportunities for the dancers to shine, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats and eagerly awaiting the next performance.