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Dancing With the Stars: Who's Out and Who's Still In

Dancing With the Stars Season 21 Cast

Dancing With the Stars: Who's Out and Who's Still In

Dancing With the Stars Season 21 Cast
Image Source: Getty / Amanda Edwards

This season of Dancing With the Stars has had its share of highs and lows. Sure, Nick Carter brought Backstreet back and Bindi Irwin got a perfect score, but one contestant sadly had to withdraw because of a medical condition. Several contestants other have also been eliminated from season 21. Take a look below to see who is gone, plus the full cast and their current statuses!

Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan
Image Source: Getty / Aaron Davidson

The legendary Chaka Khan gave Dancing a whirl, alongside Keo Motsepe.

DWTS Persona: The Legend Who You Don't Mess With

Status: First to be eliminated.

1 / 12

Victor Espinoza

Victor Espinoza
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Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza competed with DWTS superstar, Karina Smirnoff.

DWTS Persona: The Secret Pro

Status: Second to be eliminated.

2 / 12

Kim Zolciak Biermann

Kim Zolciak Biermann
Image Source: Getty / Joe Corrigan

Bravo star Kim Zolciak Biermann was partnered with Tony Dovolani.

DWTS Persona: The Feisty Reality Star

Status: Withdrew following a mini-stroke in the third week.

3 / 12

Gary Busey

Gary Busey
Image Source: Getty / Astrid Stawiarz

Gary Busey was partnered with Anna Trebunskaya.

DWTS Persona: The Loose Cannon

Status: Third to be eliminated. (Fourth to leave, counting Kim Zolciak.)

4 / 12

Paula Deen

Paula Deen
Image Source: Getty / Larry Marano

Celebrity chef Paula Deen danced with Louis van Amstel.

DWTS Persona: The One Looking for Redemption

Status: Fourth to be eliminated.

5 / 12

Hayes Grier

Hayes Grier
Image Source: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

Vine star Hayes Grier was partnered with Emma Slater.

DWTS Persona: The Guy Your Kids Like

Status: Fifth to be eliminated.

6 / 12

Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer
Image Source: Getty / Stephen Lovekin

Musician Andy Grammer joined the cast, with Allison Holker! You've probably head his Summer hit, "Honey, I'm Good."

DWTS Persona: The One Who Will Eventually Play the Guitar

Status: Sixth to be eliminated.

7 / 12

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos Pena Jr.

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos Pena Jr.
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Alexa Vega and her husband, Carlos Pena Jr., are both competing. Alexa is with Mark Ballas, and Carols is with Witney Carson.

DWTS Personas: The Couple Pitted Against Each Other

Alexa's Status: Seventh to be eliminated.

Carlos's Status: Participating.

8 / 12

Bindi Irwin

Bindi Irwin
Image Source: Getty / Mike Pont

Bindi, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, was announced as the first contestant. She's dancing with Derek Hough.

DWTS Persona: The Sweetheart

Status: Participating

9 / 12

Nick Carter

Nick Carter
Image Source: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

Any girl who grew up in the '90s has to be rooting for Nick Carter from Backstreet Boys, who is dancing with Sharna Burgess.

DWTS Persona: The Experienced Boybander

Status: Participating

10 / 12

Alek Skarlatos

Alek Skarlatos
Image Source: Getty / Aurelien Meunier

Alek Skarlatos, the Army National Guard specialist who helped stop a gunman on a French train, is competing with Lindsay Arnold.

DWTS Persona: The All-American Hero

Status: Participating

11 / 12

Tamar Braxton

Tamar Braxton
Image Source: Getty / Cooper Neill

Singer/reality star Tamar Braxton will be dancing with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

DWTS Persona: The One Your Mom Likes

Status: Participating

12 / 12
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