While some Dancing With the Stars contestants are aware that they might leave the competition at some point, others are flabbergasted when the journey is cut short. Take Hilaria Baldwin, who was sent home after season 34's Disney Night in October 2025. "I'll remember the first thing my oldest daughter said. I said, 'What happens if I get voted off right away?'" Baldwin exclusively told Us Weekly after she and pro Gleb Savchenko were eliminated. "She said, 'Mommy, at least you tried.' All I want them to do in their life is just try.