Dylan Efron stepped into “Dedication Night” on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 (aired Tuesday, October 14, 2025), with a contemporary routine set to “Rewrite the Stars,” the duet by Zac Efron & Zendaya from The Greatest Showman. He dedicated the performance to his little sister, Olivia Efron, and brought her onto the ballroom floor for a family moment that helped lift him to the top of the leaderboard.
Across the two hours, “Dedication Night” asked each of the 10 remaining celebrity contestants to honor someone meaningful. Dylan Efron, partnered with pro Daniella Karagach, made his tribute all about being a big brother. “That’s what’s so special. I see her in the audience, and it gives me confidence to be that big brother,” he said as he explained why having Olivia join the dance mattered to him. “I think she’s way more talented than me.”
The routine’s song choice wasn’t just thematic; it carried family resonance. “Rewrite the Stars” is the hit Zac Efron originally recorded with Zendaya, so the track bridged Dylan’s present on the ballroom floor to his brother’s film past. Olivia’s appearance, meanwhile, underlined the evolving Efron household—something fans have watched grow on social media and in family profiles.
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Results, scores, and what happened at the end of Dedication Night
Dylan found himself at the top of the leaderboard for the first time after the October 14 performance, and the night ended with no elimination. This week’s scores and viewer votes will be combined with next week’s to determine results, keeping the pressure high as Season 34 heads toward its November 25 finale. The show airs Tuesdays, 8/7c on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
Lineup: every song, partner, and honoree on DWTS “Dedication Night”
Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik
Viennese Waltz to “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle, dedicated to her mom, Maria. “This week, I’m dedicating this dance to my mom and my kids,” Jen said. “My mom is everything to me.”
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
Viennese Waltz to “Daughters” by John Mayer, dedicated to her father, Timothy Chiles. “I’m dedicating my Viennese Waltz to my father… he’s such an amazing person.”
Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
Contemporary to “Sparks” by Coldplay, dedicated to her younger sister, Izabel. “I wanted to dedicate the dance to her because when I was her age… it was a really hard time for me.”
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
Contemporary to “Rewrite the Stars” by Zac Efron & Zendaya, dedicated to Olivia Efron. “I see her in the audience, and it gives me confidence to be that big brother.”
Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov
Jive to “Boy Meets World” by Twenty Cent Crush feat. Phil Rosenthal, dedicated to William Daniels, a.k.a. Mr. Feeny (age 98), who joined them on the ballroom floor. “It’s really a dedication to Bill and the role he has played in my life.”
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten
Foxtrot to “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole, dedicated to Lisa Ann Walter. Hendrix called Walter her “life security blanket.”
Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold
Foxtrot to his own song “Parallel,” dedicated to his husband, Mark Hoying.
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
Contemporary to “You’ll Be in My Heart” by Phil Collins, dedicated to his mom, Terri Irwin. “I’ve been thinking a lot about my dad… and the way my mom has helped me navigate that.”
Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas
Contemporary to “Heal” by Jamal Roberts (American Idol Season 23 winner), dedicated to her husband, Connor.
Andy Richter & Emma Slater
Salsa to “Jump In the Line” by Harry Belafonte, dedicated to his daughter, Cornelia Richter. “The song makes me feel joy… and she makes me feel.” He shares Cornelia with his wife, Jennifer Herrera Richter.
Why Dylan Efron chose Olivia — and how it ties back to Zac
Dylan’s dedication to Olivia highlights the Efron siblings’ modern-day configuration. Zac was born in October 1987 to parents Starla Baskett and David Efron. Dylan followed on February 6, 1992. After Starla and David divorced in 2016, David remarried and welcomed Olivia (born December 25, 2019) and later Henry Efron.
Those details matter to the dance. Dylan wasn’t just honoring a sibling; he was modeling the kind of big-brother energy he once received. As Dylan put it in an earlier message about the kids, “I know exactly the type of big brother I want to be for Olivia and Henry because you were that brother to me,” he wrote to Zac in a birthday tribute. Zac has described Dylan as “just the best at games” and someone he “had high hopes” for on competition shows.
On social media, Dylan teased their rehearsal dynamic with affection. “Please welcome the newest member of Team DaDy, my lil sister Olivia,” he posted, joking that she was “quickly… 2nd best dancer on the team and by far the cutest.”
Where was Zac Efron during Dylan’s big night?
Zac wasn’t shown in the audience when cameras cut to the Efron contingent after the dance. The episode wrapped without a Zac cameo, but Dylan still topped the night and kept momentum, with more episodes ahead to draw family members to the ballroom if schedules align.
Contestant breakdown: who’s who on the floor (and in Dylan’s life)
- Dylan Efron — reality TV winner (The Traitors Season 3), YouTuber-adventurer; Season 34 celebrity partnered with Daniella Karagach; dedicated Week 5 to Olivia Efron.
- Zac Efron — elder brother; recorded “Rewrite the Stars” with Zendaya; inspired Dylan’s song choice.
- Olivia Efron — Dylan and Zac’s younger half-sister; born Dec. 25, 2019; part of Dylan’s performance.
- Henry Efron — the youngest sibling.
- David Efron & Starla Baskett — Zac and Dylan’s parents; divorced in 2016. David later remarried and welcomed Olivia and Henry.
Key takeaways for fans searching the Efron family tree
PEOPLE’s family profile lists Dylan’s birth date as February 6, 1992, and positions him as the second child after Zac. Younger half-siblings Olivia and Henry complete the current Efron family roster.
For “Dylan Efron parents,” “Zac Efron’s parents,” and “Dylan Efron dad,” the names are Starla Baskett and David Efron. A remarriage after 2016 led to Olivia and Henry; the spouse is not named in the cited profile text.
One common search—“How old is Zac Efron’s dad?”—is not confirmed in the cited sources.
What’s next for Dylan Efron on DWTS?
With no one eliminated on Dedication Night, Dylan and Daniella will carry their Week 5 score and votes into Week 6. The leader-board jump shows growth and raises the stakes for the duo to deliver again as the competition narrows.
Bottom line: Dylan Efron’s “Dedication Night” choice distilled the Efron siblings’ story into a dance—honoring Olivia Efron, nodding to Zac Efron through the music, and giving fans an onstage snapshot of the Efron family today.
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