The ballroom was filled with magic and nostalgia during "Disney100 Night" on Dancing with the Stars, but the evening ended with a surprising elimination that cut one couple's fairytale journey short. After a night celebrating a century of Disney, former NFL star Adrian Peterson and his professional partner Britt Stewart were sent home.

parade.com reported, The elimination came as a shock to many, as the duo had shown significant improvement and were not at the bottom of the leaderboard. The episode, which aired on ABC and Disney+, saw the remaining couples perform routines inspired by classic and modern Disney films, from "The Lion King" to "Coco."

The night was a competitive one, with actress Xochitl Gomez and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy soaring to the top of the leaderboard with a powerful Paso Doble to "Un Poco Loco" from Coco, earning the highest score of the night with a 27 out of 30. Following closely behind were Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix and her partner Pasha Pashkov, who performed an emotional contemporary routine to "Into the Unknown" from Frozen 2, scoring a 25.

telltaletv.com noted, Peterson and Stewart danced a touching Viennese Waltz to "Baby Mine" from Dumbo. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba called it the "most touching dance of the night," and the couple earned a respectable score of 21 out of 30, placing them in a three-way tie in the middle of the pack. However, the combination of judges' scores and viewer votes ultimately landed them in the bottom, leading to their departure from the competition.

The final moments of the show revealed Peterson and Stewart in jeopardy, alongside other couples, before hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced their elimination. The result underscored the unpredictable nature of the competition, where even a well-received performance and solid scores don't guarantee safety.

hiddenremote.com reported, While Peterson's journey on the dance floor has concluded, the remaining celebrities must continue to push their limits as the race for the Mirrorball Trophy intensifies. The elimination serves as a stark reminder that every vote counts and no couple is truly safe.

• A Night of Disney Magic: Week 4 of Season 32 was "Disney100 Night," celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The episode featured an opening number choreographed by Christopher Scott to "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Encanto.
• Each couple performed a dance to a song from a beloved Disney movie, complete with elaborate costumes and storytelling, transforming the ballroom into a real-life fairytale.
• Top of the Leaderboard: Marvel actress Xochitl Gomez and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy continued to impress the judges, earning the highest score of the night. Their Paso Doble to a song from Coco was praised by all three judges, who each awarded them a 9, for a total of 27. This performance solidified their position as front-runners in the competition.
• Other high-scorers included Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov with a 25, and both Jason Mraz with Daniella Karagach and Charity Lawson with Ezra Sosa tying at 24.
• The Eliminated Couple's Performance: Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart performed a Viennese Waltz to "Baby Mine" from Dumbo. The judges noted his significant improvement, with his footwork and posture showing progress. Carrie Ann Inaba praised the dance as "touching and heartwarming."
• They received a score of 21 out of 30, with all three judges giving them a 7, placing them far from the bottom of the scoreboard which was occupied by couples who scored 18.
• The Bottom Two and Elimination: While the final bottom two pairing before elimination was not explicitly detailed as a judges' save situation, Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart were announced as the eliminated couple based on the combination of judges' scores and audience votes.
• Their score of 21 was higher than two other couples, Alyson Hannigan & Sasha Farber and Barry Williams & Peta Murgatroyd, who both scored 18, making the elimination a surprise for many viewers.
• Struggles on the Dance Floor: While some stars soared, others struggled to find their footing. Real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky and his partner Emma Slater received a 19 for their Paso Doble, one of the lower scores of the evening.
• Actor Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd, along with actress Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber, found themselves at the very bottom of the leaderboard with scores of 18 each.
• Judges' and Contestant Commentary: The judges provided a mix of praise and constructive criticism throughout the night. Derek Hough called Mauricio Umansky's performance "fantastic," while Carrie Ann Inaba said it was "amazing," despite the low score of 19.
• Lele Pons and her partner Brandon Armstrong performed a Rumba to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," and Carrie Ann commended her for taking the previous week's feedback seriously, leading to a score of 22.
• The Season's Context: Season 32 of Dancing with the Stars features a diverse cast of celebrities and airs live on both ABC and Disney+. The season is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with a judging panel composed of Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli.
• The elimination of Adrian Peterson and Britt Stewart marks the third couple to leave the competition, following the departures of comedian Matt Walsh and actress Jamie Lynn Spears in earlier weeks.
• Looking Ahead in the Competition: With Adrian Peterson's departure, the competition narrows, increasing the pressure on the remaining couples. The unexpected nature of his elimination highlights the critical role of audience votes in determining who stays and who goes.
• Contestants who may feel safe due to higher scores from the judges are reminded that they must also connect with the viewing public to secure their spot for the following week.