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Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 after scoring 12/30 on 'Viral Hits Night.' Amber Glenn, Ezra Frech, and Jenna Dewan tied for the lead with 21 points each. The next episode features a 'Yacht Rock' theme.
Giada De Laurentiis and pro partner Alan Bersten were eliminated from DWTS Season 35 after scoring 12/30 on 'Viral Hits Night.' Three couples tied for the top score of 21/30, and fan votes for the episode surpassed the combined totals of both premiere nights.
In Season 35's second week, 'Dancing With the Stars' featured a 'Viral Hits' theme. Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated after receiving the lowest score, while Amber Glenn, Ezra Frech, and Jenna Dewan tied for the lead with 21 points each. The next episode will feature a 'Yacht Rock' theme.
Channing Tatum publicly denied being behind a burner Instagram account that posted critical comments about his ex-fiancée Zoë Kravitz and her new fiancé Harry Styles. The actor addressed the rumors via Instagram Stories, calling the speculation 'f–king hilarious' and clarifying that he only follows one account. The anonymous account, which had been deactivated, had posted comments criticizing Kravitz and Styles' relationship and Tatum's ex-wife Jenna Dewan. Tatum and Kravitz split in October 2024, while Kravitz and Styles became engaged in April 2026. Representatives for Kravitz, Styles, and Dewan did not respond to requests for comment.
Jenna Dewan liked a video debunking rumors that Channing Tatum ran an anonymous Instagram account, which had previously commented on photos of his ex-wife and her new partner.
Jenna Dewan made her 'Dancing With the Stars' season 35 debut on September 16, 2026, performing a tango to Blondie's 'Call Me' with pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy. The pair earned a 19, the highest score of the night, prompting emotional reactions from Dewan's 13-year-old daughter Everly, who was in the audience. Dewan credited Everly's long-standing love for the show as a primary motivation for accepting the casting, while Chmerkovskiy emphasized the importance of showing visible growth to the audience.
Sarah Jane Nader was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 following a 14/30 score for a jive. Maura Higgins led the women's premiere night with 21/30, while the show's debut drew 6.67 million viewers despite a voting system crash.
The second night of the Dancing With The Stars Season 35 premiere saw female celebrities debut, resulting in the elimination of Sarah Jane Nader. Maura Higgins posted the highest score of the night, while the season's two-night format continues to drive high viewership.
Dancing With the Stars’ season 35 cast is reportedly sparking on-set whispers about unfair casting edges and perceived advantages, notably Jenna Dewan’s professional-dancer background and her pairing with Val Chmerkovskiy. Insiders claim judges/hosts connections and pre-existing fan favorites could tilt the competition, with chatter about friendships with the panel and anticipated winner potential ahead of the two‑night premiere on Sept. 15–16 on ABC/Disney+.
Jenna Dewan has defended her inclusion in the 35th season of 'Dancing With the Stars' against fan criticism that her professional background gives her an unfair advantage. The 45-year-old actress and former backup dancer for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake stated that while her choreography training is helpful, she does not know how to perform ballroom dance. She described the new style as a 'different language' that requires her to unlearn previous habits. Her partner, three-time champion Val Chmerkovskiy, supported her by arguing that the show focuses on personal vulnerability rather than just technical skill. The season premieres on September 15 and 16 on ABC and Disney+.
Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. have defended their casting on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 against fan criticism that their dance backgrounds give them an unfair advantage. Dewan, a former backup dancer for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, stated in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that ballroom is a 'completely different language' from her previous training. She noted that while her experience helps with choreography, she must 'unlearn' habits from other styles, making the competition 'really foreign' and challenging. Her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, echoed this sentiment, arguing that the show is about the 'human experience' rather than just technical skill. The season, which features other experienced performers like Julia Stiles and Jackson Olson, premieres on September 15 on ABC and Disney+.
Jenna Dewan defends her casting on Dancing with the Stars Season 35, arguing that her professional dance background does not give her an unfair advantage because ballroom is a distinct technique she must learn from scratch. Her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, supports her, stating that the show is about the human journey rather than just technical skill.
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy responded to online criticism regarding their pairing for Season 35 of 'Dancing With the Stars,' arguing that ballroom dancing is a distinct skill set from her previous professional experience.
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 premieres Sept. 15 with 16 celebrity-pro pairs, including Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan. New pro Adele Zaikman joins, and the season features a same-sex pairing and a pregnant pro.
The full 16-celebrity cast for Dancing With the Stars Season 35 was revealed on Good Morning America, featuring Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, and Harry Shum Jr. The season introduces rookie pro Adele Zaikman and promotes Hailey Bills to pro, creating the show’s third-ever same-sex pairing. The season premieres Sept. 15–16 on ABC and Disney+, with a new 'DWTS After Party' hosted by Robert Irwin.