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Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson faced backlash after posting a deleted comment on Instagram criticizing fellow DWTS contestant Guillermo Rodriguez’s dancing. Olson apologized via a joint video with Rodriguez on October 6. The incident occurred after Rodriguez survived elimination despite receiving the lowest judges' scores. Both men remain in the competition and are scheduled to dance on October 6.
Ciara Miller and pro partner Brandon Armstrong were eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 following a Jazz routine to 'Emotions' on a Mariah Carey-themed episode. Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas achieved the season's highest score of 25/30, while Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson posted the lowest score of 13/30 but survived due to viewer votes. This marks the second consecutive week of unexpected eliminations on the show.
Taylor Hanson and professional dancer Britt Stewart were eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 following a Yacht Rock-themed episode. The couple received a score of 18/30, leading to their departure despite strong fan support. The elimination sparked controversy, with some viewers and fellow dancers questioning the voting logic, particularly as Guillermo Rodriguez survived with a lower score of 15/30. Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr. tied for the highest score of the night with 24/30.
Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 during Week 3's 'Yacht Rock Night' on September 29, 2026. Despite receiving the season's highest score of 24/30 from Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr., Hanson's foxtrot to 'What a Fool Believes' scored 18/30, leading to his departure. The elimination marked the fourth exit of the season, following Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, and Giada De Laurentiis.
Chef Giada De Laurentiis and pro partner Alan Bersten were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 on September 22 after scoring 12/30 on a salsa, marking the third celebrity exit of the season.
Julia Stiles admitted to crying after scoring 16/30 on her tango during DWTS Season 35's Viral Hits Night. Partner Ezra Sosa supported her, and Julianne Hough offered encouragement. Stiles remains focused on improving despite the low score.
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Episode 3, themed 'Viral Hits Night,' saw a sharp drop in performance quality across the board. Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated after receiving a unanimous score of 12/30 for her salsa, marking the first exit of the week. While Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn delivered standout performances, many couples struggled with stiffness and lack of connection, leading to a generally low-scoring night.
Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 during Week 2 after scoring 12/30 on 'Viral Hits Night.' The episode saw record-breaking fan votes, surpassing last season's finale. Three couples tied for the top score of 21/30, while 13 celebrities remain in contention for the Mirrorball Trophy.
Guillermo Rodriguez survived the latest Dancing With the Stars elimination despite receiving the lowest judges' score of the night. Although he and his partner Witney Carson scored only 12 out of 30, strong viewer support kept him in the competition. Meanwhile, Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated after also scoring 12 but receiving less audience backing. Rodriguez had previously expressed a desire to be eliminated after the premiere, but he has now survived two weeks of low scores.
Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated from DWTS Season 35 after scoring 12/30 on Viral Hits Night, while three couples tied for the top score.
Chef Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 on September 22, 2026, following a 12/30 score for her tango performance. She became the third celebrity to leave the competition, joining Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader. Judges criticized her performance as 'shaky' and lacking spice, while she acknowledged her tendency to dance too fast. The episode featured a 'Viral Hits Night' theme, with Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech, and Amber Glenn tying for the highest score at 21/30.
Giada De Laurentiis was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 on September 22, 2026, following a 12/30 score for her salsa to 'Bella Ciao.' The episode, themed around viral hits, saw 14 couples compete for the first time in a single broadcast. While Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech, and Amber Glenn tied for the highest score at 21/30, De Laurentiis and Guillermo Rodriguez both received 12/30. De Laurentiis was the lowest-ranked couple based on combined judge scores and viewer votes. The show’s judges enforced a new one-word feedback rule for the third judge to manage broadcast time.
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 concluded its second week with a 'Viral Hits Night' theme, resulting in the elimination of Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, and Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov tied for the highest score at 21/30. Host Alfonso Ribeiro noted that fan votes for this episode surpassed the combined totals of both premiere nights.
DWTS Season 35 kicked off its second-night premiere with Sarah Jane Nader and pro Hailey Bills being eliminated after a fiery but off-sync jive to Sk8er Boi, earning a 14 total that wasn’t enough to advance. Nader had highlighted pride in competing as part of a same-sex pairing, while other couples delivered strong performances as the season began.
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 began with a two-night premiere, and the first female celebrity was sent home: Sarah Jane Nader and her pro partner Hailey Bills were eliminated after their Jive to Sk8er Boi, scoring 14/30. The night also featured Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas topping the leaderboard with 21/30 for a Foxtrot, while Julia Stiles and others delivered notable routines. New DWTS episodes air Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu streaming the next day.