Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Overview:
Dancing With the Stars is back for its 35th season, featuring a dynamic cast of celebrities including reality stars, actors, athletes, and musicians. Notable participants this year include Ciara Miller from Summer House, Julia Stiles from 10 Things I Hate About You, Maura Higgins from The Traitors, and singer Taylor Hanson.
Judges and Hosts:
The judging panel remains unchanged with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts, making it their fourth consecutive season.
Eliminations:
Two nights into the competition, two pairs have been eliminated:
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Sarah Jane Nader and her partner Hailey Bills were sent home after receiving a score of 14 for their jive to “Sk8er Boi.” Nader emphasized the significance of their partnership as a same-sex duo in her post-performance comments.
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The first elimination was Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman, who earned a score of 12 for their salsa dance during the premiere.
Voting Issues:
The season faced technical difficulties with the online voting system during the first episode, leading to a shift to text voting for the night.
Leaderboard:
Currently, Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson and Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas are tied at the top of the leaderboard with 21 points each.
Next Episode:
Dancing With the Stars returns to its regular schedule on Tuesday, September 22, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
