Julia Stiles Bounces Back on DWTS After Rib Injury and Emotional Rehearsal
Julia Stiles overcame a rib injury and emotional setbacks to deliver a strong performance on 'Dancing With the Stars,' scoring 19/30 after a previous low score of 16/30.
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DWTS Season 35 Night Two Recap: Eight Women Take the Ballroom by Storm
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 devoted Night Two to Ladies’ Night, with eight female celebrities — Tatyana Ali, Amber Glenn, Ciara Miller, Giada De Laurentiis, Julia Stiles, Maura Higgins, Sarah Jane Nader, and Jenna Dewan — dancing to No. 1 hits from the year they were born. Highlights included Maura Higgins’s surprisingly sleek Foxtrot, Giada De Laurentiis's emotionally charged moment about women’s self-belief, and Julia Stiles’s energized Quickstep, all amid nerves and heartwarming moments that brought tears. Scores ranged from the teens to the low-20s, but the night ended with a brutal reminder that eliminations are coming: Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills were sent home as the field narrows toward next week’s single-night, all-couples-dance phase.
Cohen Eats His Words as Julia Stiles Shines on DWTS Debut
Julia Stiles wowed on DWTS Season 35 with an 18/30 quickstep teamed with Ezra Sosa, landing near the top of the female leaderboard behind Maura Higgins and Jenna Dewan. In a nod to past criticism, Cohen publicly apologized on Watch What Happens Live, saying he’s “the last person who should be giving anyone feedback on their dancing” and praising Stiles for “killing it tonight” while adding a playful plea for fans to flood his inbox with “10 things you hate about me.” Stiles had previously called him out in her opening package, and Derek Hough praised her performance as Sosa teased Cohen to tune in every Tuesday.
DWTS Season 35 Night 1: Men Hit the Floor, First Elimination Arrives
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 kicks off with a two‑night premiere; night one features eight male celebrities dancing to No. 1 songs from their birth years. Scores ranged from 10 to 21/30, with Harry Shum Jr. posting the night’s high score (21/30) and Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman being the first couple eliminated (12/30) after the initial round. A website voting outage briefly disrupted results, prompting a switch to text voting. Full night-one scores for all male pairs: Jackson Olson/Emma Slater 15, Tyler Cameron/Sharna Burgess 17, Conner Leavitt/Adele Zaikman 12 (ELIMINATED), Guillermo Rodriguez/Witney Carson 10, Ezra Frech/Daniella Karagach 20, Connor Wood/Rylee Arnold 16, Taylor Hanson/Britt Stewart 16, Harry Shum Jr./Jenna Johnson 21.
DWTS Season 35 Odds: Harry Shum Jr. Favored to Win, Giada De Laurentiis Predicted First Out
Ahead of DWTS Season 35, The Action Network (via Kalshi data) publishes winner and first-elimination odds: Harry Shum Jr. is the favorite to win at +376 (about 21% implied), with Amber Glenn and Jenna Dewan close behind; Giada De Laurentiis is the top pick to be eliminated first at +100 (about 50% implied), followed by Conner Leavitt and Tatyana Ali. The piece previews the season’s odds and notable contestants.
Sasha Farber clarifies DWTS absence wasn’t his call
Sasha Farber says he didn’t leave Dancing with the Stars Season 35 by choice, explaining he wasn’t selected for the season; he suggested future cameos could occur and publicly acknowledged fan disappointment, according to Us Weekly reporting.
DWTS Season 35 crowns a star-packed lineup led by Giada De Laurentiis and Ciara Miller
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 has unveiled its celebrity cast, including Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez, Giada De Laurentiis, Taylor Hanson, Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles, Tyler Cameron, Tatyana Ali, Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, Amber Glenn, Connor Wood, and Ezra Frech, as the show returns to ABC/Disney+ for a two‑night premiere with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli and hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
Jenna Dewan Defends DWTS Casting as Ballroom Is Its Own Language
Jenna Dewan defends her Dancing With the Stars Season 35 casting, noting she doesn’t know ballroom dance yet and must unlearn her usual style; she says her choreography background helps but ballroom is a new language with its own challenges, a reason she wanted the challenge, with support from pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy and other cast members.
Gleb Savchenko Embraces a New Chapter After DWTS Season 35 Absence
Gleb Savchenko reacted to not being part of DWTS Season 35 by posting an Instagram message telling fans not to apologize and to move forward, as the season’s cast was announced. Savchenko, a longtime DWTS pro, had hinted at a future with the show and previously appeared on Season 34 and DWTS: The Next Pro, while also navigating personal matters, including an ongoing custody battle.
DWTS Stars Hit the Studio in Stealth Mode Ahead of Season 35 Casting Reveal
Dancing with the Stars season 35 cast members were seen arriving at the studio with faces shielded ahead of ABC’s September 2 cast reveal, with Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller confirmed as competitors; the season kicks off with a two-night premiere on September 15–16 on ABC/Disney+, with streaming on Hulu and more rumored cast members surfacing.
Witney Carson Pregnant, Returning for DWTS Season 35, Eyes Future as a Judge
Witney Carson revealed she’s pregnant but will return as a Dancing With the Stars pro for season 35, partnering Guillermo Rodriguez and planning to participate in group numbers while balancing pregnancy and competition. She also enjoyed guest judging on The Next Pro and says she’d be open to judging DWTS in the future, taking it week by week as she navigates pregnancy and season 35. The news followed her Good Morning America announcement and reflects her ongoing involvement with the franchise, including past wins and new behind-the-scenes opportunities.
Dancing With the Stars 2026: Early Cast Reveals Announced
ABC has begun revealing the DWTS Season 35 lineup for 2026, with Maura Higgins (Love Island UK), Ciara Miller (Summer House), Jackson Olson (Savannah Bananas), and Guillermo Rodriguez (Jimmy Kimmel Live) officially announced. The show premieres with a two-night event on Sept. 15 on ABC and Disney+, and the full cast will be unveiled Sept. 2 on Good Morning America, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli returning as judges and Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough hosting.
Kamri Peterson Debuts as DWTS Season 35 Troupe Dancer
Kamri Peterson, who danced on Dancing With the Stars: Juniors as a 10-year-old, returns to the franchise at 18 as a troupe dancer for DWTS Season 35, performing in openings and large group numbers and serving as a rehearsal stand-in. Season 35 premieres with a two-night event on Sept. 15–16 on ABC/Disney+, with early celebrity reveals including Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez; The Next Pro finale airs Aug. 31 to crown a new pro, and the full Season 35 lineup will be revealed Sept. 2 on Good Morning America.
Guillermo Rodriguez Joins Dancing With the Stars Season 35
Guillermo Rodriguez, a longtime on‑air fixture from Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is joining Dancing With the Stars Season 35. He joins a slate of announced contestants; the full cast will be revealed Sept. 2 on Good Morning America. DWTS Season 35 premieres this September on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu, and hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returning alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.