DWTS Season 35 kicks off with a two-night, gender-based elimination twist
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 reveals a surprise two-night elimination: one female pairing and one male pairing will be eliminated, with the men competing on one night and the women on the other during the Sept. 15–16 premiere. The season features celeb-pro pairings including Jenna Dewan, Maura Higgins, and Harry Shum Jr., and pro Mark Ballas comments on the format, noting it changes the dynamic while still centering on entertainment and personality as much as dancing.