Dancing With the Stars’ Disney Night features a major upset, with one season’s couple leaving the competition rather than receiving a “happily-ever-after.” TVLine and other outlets frame the episode as a fairytale-themed event that ends differently for different contestants, highlighting the emotional impact of the result.

Forbes emphasizes that the night includes both a fan-favorite elimination and top performances, noting that multiple couples receive perfect scores. New York Post similarly focuses on the elimination, describing it as the departure of a former frontrunner, and adds that another couple is given immunity leading into a next-week dance-off.

Across coverage, outlets agree that Disney Night delivers shock and high-stakes drama, but they differ in how they describe which couple’s elimination stands out and which additional elements—like perfect scoring or immunity—are foregrounded. The common thread is that the theme night brings both standout performances and unexpected elimination outcomes.