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Dancing With the Stars has delivered dozens of mirrorball champs…and just as many heartbreaking first eliminations.

Across more than 30 seasons, stars from athletes to actors and reality TV favorites have exited after one routine (or, in some seasons, after the very first results show).

Sometimes it’s a low judges’ score, sometimes a surprise vote-off, and on rare occasions there’s a double elimination or a medical withdrawal.

We’re looking back at every celeb who was the first to leave each season, starting with the show’s 2005 debut and moving all the way to the most recent season. We’ll keep this list updated as new seasons premiere!

Click through to see every DWTS celeb who was eliminated first, from oldest to most recent…

Nikki Garcia is speaking out after settling her divorce from ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev.

Last week, it was reported that the 41-year-old former WWE wrestler has been ordered to give the 42-year-old Dancing With the Stars alum $3,500 a month for their 4-year-old son Matteo. She also has been instructed to pay him a current lump sum of $100,000, and will owe him another $100,000 at the end of the year. The two will be sharing joint custody of their son.

During the Thursday (May 22) episode of her and twin sister Brie Garcia‘s podcast The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki explained why the settlement was a “steal” for her and shared an update on her co-parenting relationship with Artem.

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There has been an update regarding the custody battle amid the divorce proceedings between Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev.

The 41-year-old former WWE wrestler has been ordered to give the 42-year-old Dancing With the Stars alum $3,500 a month for their 4-year-old son Matteo, according to TMZ. She also has been instructed to pay him a current lump sum of $100,000, and will owe him another $100,000 at the end of the year. The two will be sharing joint custody of their son.

Artem was arrested in August 2024 on allegations of domestic violence. He was not charged for the claims; however, Nikki was granted a restraining order in early October 2024.

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Artem Chigvintsev opened up about how his life was changed after he was arrested amid allegations of domestic violence.

The 42-year-old Dancing With the Stars professional was arrested in August 2024; however, no charges were filed against him.

His wife Nikki Garcia filed for divorce in September, and they came to an agreement in November.

He reflected on the situation, saying that it “completely ruined everything.”

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Nikki Garcia is breaking her silence on her split from Artem Chigvintsev.

The 41-year-old former WWE star returned to her podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show, on Monday (December 2) after more than three months away following her ex-husband’s arrest on suspicion of corporal injury to spouse, and days after the ex-couple settled their divorce in private mediation.

Nikki began by saying she would “try my best not to get too emotional.”

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Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev‘s marriage is officially over.

On Wednesday (November 20), a rep for the 40-year-old retired WWE pro announced that the she and the 42-year-old Dancing with the Stars pro dancer settled their divorce two months after she initially filed.

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Artem Chigvintsev cleared the air in regards to rumors that he wants to reunite with his estranged wife Nikki Garcia.

The 42-year-old dancer was arrested in August on allegations of domestic violence. He was not charged for the claims; however, Nikki was granted a restraining order in early October.

She filed for divorce in September, and he responded in court. Artem has also alleged that Nikki was the aggressor in their relationship.

Amid their extended split, whispers suggested that they were going to reunite.

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