Another dancer’s journey came to an end on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro in Monday night’s episode. Find out who was eliminated, which dancers advanced and everything that happened during Week 4.
Who was eliminated on the fourth week of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro?
Eliminated: Tristen and Stephanie
Who remains on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro after episode 4?
- Adele Zaikman
- AJ Pritchard
- Allen Genkin
- Erik Linder
- Nina Mayster
- Selena Hamilton
What happened on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro this week? Episode 4 recap
Episode 4 tested whether the remaining dancers could create chemistry under pressure. Jenna Johnson joined Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas as a guest judge. She asked each pair to perform either a Rumba or Argentine Tango built around trust, tension, and connection. The weakest couple would leave together.
The partner selection immediately created conflict. Nina Mayster and Stephani Sosa both chose Allen Genkin, leaving Allen to make the final decision. He stayed with Nina, while Stephani partnered with Tristen Sanders. Tristen resented being selected last and carried that frustration into rehearsal. Stephani confronted his attitude before the pair eventually found enough common ground to continue.
Selena Hamilton and Erik Linder produced one of the night’s strongest performances. Their Argentine Tango featured controlled intensity, clear partnering, and a convincing emotional connection. Erik earned praise for supporting Selena without disappearing inside the choreography. Adele Zaikman and AJ Pritchard also survived the night after delivering a polished routine. Adele sold the emotion more naturally, while AJ remained more controlled and technically focused.
Stephani and Tristen performed their Rumba before Nina and Allen. Their routine received mixed reviews. The judges wanted more fire, more chemistry, and stronger contrast between stillness and movement. The dance remained too even throughout its emotional progression. Stephani committed fully, but the partnership never created the intimacy Jenna requested. Their rehearsal tension appeared to follow them onto the floor.
Nina and Allen followed with an Argentine Tango that carried far stronger chemistry. Nina delivered her best performance of the season, dancing with greater confidence and presence. Their familiarity gave the routine an immediate charge. The judges still criticized the choreography for becoming a hybrid interpretation of the Tango. Shirley believed they had moved too far away from the assigned style, while Jenna responded more favorably to the performance.
Allen and Nina joined Stephani and Tristen as the two couples in jeopardy. The final decision forced the judges to compare two very different weaknesses. Allen and Nina had the stronger connection, but their choreography resisted the assignment. Stephani and Tristen followed the expected style more closely, yet failed to create enough chemistry.
Shirley ultimately announced that Tristen and Stephani would leave the competition. Their elimination completed an episode shaped by partnership decisions, bruised pride, and uneven emotional connection. Allen and Nina survived because their chemistry and overall performance carried greater weight. Nina’s breakthrough also gave the judges a compelling reason to keep them in the competition.
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Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro FAQ
Who was sent home on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro this week?
Tristen and Stephanie were eliminated on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro in Week 4.
When is the next episode of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro?
- Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Network: ABC
- Streaming: Hulu + Disney+ the following day
Who has been sent home on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro so far?
The following four contestants have been eliminated on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro after four episodes:
- Briar Nolet – Eliminated during Episode 1
- Jake Monreal – Eliminated during Episode 1
- Benjamin “Benji” Castro – Eliminated during Episode 2
- Natalie Jolley – Eliminated during Episode 3 due to injury
- Tristen and Stephanie – Eliminated in Episode 4
