Oak Ridge’s Elaine Hendrix is headed to the “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finals.
Hendrix, along with five other celebrities, danced their way through Week 9 of “Dancing with the Stars” and are still in the running to earn the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
In Week 9, the competition show honored its two-decade tenure with a 20th birthday party on Nov. 11. Former host Tom Bergeron returned as a guest judge on the episode. Each celebrity and dance pro duo danced to a song previously done as a “freestyle” number in an earlier season.
Additionally, former “Dancing with the Stars” winners returned to the ballroom to dance with the current contestants in a relay dance-off.
Hendrix and her partner, Alan Bersten, danced a salsa to “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock.
Here’s who went home in Week 9 and, for those of you who missed the live show, how to watch the rockin’ evening now.
Who went home on ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
Sorry, Fandys.
Another star’s time on “Dancing with the Stars” was cut short in week 9. Comedian Andy Richter and his partner Emma Slater were eliminated from the dance competition show.
The comedian is known for his voice actor role as Mort in “Madagascar,” his character Morris in “Elf” and his role as a writer on the Conan O’Brien show.
This season, Richter became a fan favorite, gaining popularity on TikTok. His devoted fan base came to call themselves “Fandys.”
Who is Elaine Hendrix?
An Oak Ridge-born actress and producer, Hendrix is currently jiving and tangoing her way through ABC’s dancing competition with her pro partner, Alan Bersten.
Hendrix grew up right here in East Tennessee. She was born in Oak Ridge and grew up there and in Morristown.
Elaine Hendrix is best known for her role in “The Parent Trap.” She famously played Meredith Blake in the 1998 film starring Lindsay Lohan. More recently, Hendrix starred in TV show “Dynasty” as Alexis Carrington from 2019 to 2022. The actress also makes a cameo in the 2025 movie “Freakier Friday” as Blake Kale.
Hendrix joined the DWTS cast, giving her the opportunity to reconnect with dance, a passion that she “fell in love with” in her childhood, the actor said.
Now, she hopes to bring the mirrorball home for East Tennesseans, fans, Bersten and “that 21-year-old inside me who had to give up her dreams so long ago.”
“I came into this competing against myself. I maintain that because, to me, I’m using this opportunity to see just what I can do,” Hendrix said. “At the same time, the further I go, the more I go, ‘Can I do this? Could that actually happen? Could I win?’ Whatever happens, it’s going to be incredible, but I am more determined now.”
How to watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Fans can watch Season 34 live on Tuesday nights on both ABC and Disney+. Episodes will be available the next day on Hulu.
How to vote for ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Want to support Hendrix, or your favorite ballroom star? Here’s how you can cast a vote as you watch the season unfold.
During the live show, fans will be able to cast a vote online every week at dwtsvote.abc.com.
In previous seasons, fans have also been able to vote for their favorite celeb via text by messaging 21523 and their chosen star’s name.
When is the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ tour in Knoxville?
“Dancing with the Stars: Live!” will be on stage in Knoxville on March 12, 2026, according to the tour schedule. Ticket prices start at $79, according to Ticketmaster. Prices go as high as $350 per seat.
Allison Kiehl covers trending and breaking news from Knoxville for the Tennessee Connect Team. Email: [email protected]
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