‘Dancing With the Stars’ Wicked Night Theme and Songs

“Dancing With the Stars” takes viewers to Emerald City in Week 6 of the competition as the 10 remaining couples dance through life in a special Wicked Night.

Jon M. Chu, director of 2024’s “Wicked” and its upcoming sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” will appear as a special guest judge on the Oct. 21 episode. The couples dance to songs from both movies’ soundtracks in the Ozdust Ballroom.

The episode will include a sneak-peek premiere of a never-before-seen clip from the “Wicked: For Good,” which arrives in theaters Nov. 21.

Viewers will also be treated to special video messages from the films’ stars, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh.

The night will also feature a dazzling medley of “No One Mourns the Wicked / Defying Gravity / For Good / Thank Goodness / Dancing Through Life / What Is This Feeling?” from “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good.”

Then, the couples will take to the dance floor with routines set to the styles of Argentine tango, contemporary, foxtrot, jazz, rumba and quickstep.

Last week, none of the couples were eliminated during the competition’s emotional Dedication Night. But that may not be the case again on “Wicked Night.” Live viewer votes from both nights will be combined with the judges’ scores to determine which couples may be in jeopardy of elimination after two weeks of dancing.

Read on to learn which “Wicked” songs each couple will dance to on the Tuesday, Oct. 21 episode of “Dancing With the Stars,” airing at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold

Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold.Andrew Eccles / Disney

The Pentatonix singer and his pro partner Arnold will perform a contemporary routine to “The Wizard And I” by Cynthia Erivo featuring additional vocals from Michelle Yeoh.

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy

Alix Earle and Valentin Chmerkovskiy.Andrew Eccles / Disney

Social media personality Earle will perform a jazz routine with Chmerkovskiy set to “What Is This Feeling?” by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson.Andrew Eccles / Disney

The wildlife conservationist and his partner Carson will perform a jazz routine to “Dancing Through Life” by Jonathan Bailey featuring Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode and Cynthia Erivo.

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas.Andrew Eccles / Disney

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star and her partner hope to impress the judges and viewers with a quickstep set to “Popular” by Ariana Grande.

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach

Daniella Karagach and Dylan Efron.Andrew Eccles / Disney

Reality TV star Efron and partner Karagach will perform a rumba to “I’m Not That Girl” by Cynthia Erivo.

Andy Richter and Emma Slater

Emma Slater and Andy Richter.Andrew Eccles / Disney

Comedian Richter and his partner Slater will perform a jazz routine to “One Short Day” by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel featuring Michael McCorry Rose.

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten.Andrew Eccles / Disney

The “Parent Trap” star and her partner Bersten will perform a contemporary routine to “Defying Gravity ” by Cynthia Erivo featuring Ariana Grande.

Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik

Jennifer Affleck and Jan Ravnik.Andrew Eccles / Disney

Affleck, another”Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, and her partner Ravnik will perform a foxtrot to “As Long as You’re Mine” by Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey.