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Dancing With The Stars

reality competition series · television show

Also known as DWTS

39 stories · latest Sep 2, 2026 · Reality TV, TV & Film

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Dancing With the Stars is a long-running reality dance competition television series where celebrity contestants pair with professional dancers to perform routines and compete for the Mirrorball Trophy. Broadcast on ABC and Disney+ with next-day streaming on Hulu, the live competition features performances judged by a panel of experts alongside viewer voting.

Recent coverage of Season 35 highlights a 16-celebrity cast entering the ballroom under updated fan voting guidelines and strict judging. Early season developments include top-scoring debut performances, quick eliminations, and behind-the-scenes insights from long-time professional dancers and celebrity competitors.

  • Coverage focuses on the intense pressure and early drama surrounding Season 35, highlighting high-scoring performances alongside immediate eliminations.
  • Reports also emphasize behind-the-scenes dynamics, including judge critiques, professional dancer relationships, and physical pre-show preparations.
  • Additionally, commentary highlights audience reaction to voting rule updates and live broadcast blunders.

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  1. What to Stream This Week: 'Dancing With the Stars', Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' and More

    Sep 15, 2026

    Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars premieres on ABC and Disney+ with next-day streaming on Hulu.

    What to Stream This Week: 'Dancing With the Stars', Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' and More
  2. 'Dancing With the Stars' Shakes Up Season 35 With New Fan Voting Rules

    Sep 16, 2026

    Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announces updated live fan voting guidelines during the Season 35 premiere broadcast.

    'Dancing With the Stars' Shakes Up Season 35 With New Fan Voting Rules
  3. 'DWTS' Season 35 Premiere: Ezra Frech and Harry Shum Jr. Lead as First Couple Is Sent Home

    Sep 16, 2026

    Ezra Frech and Harry Shum Jr. tie at the top of the leaderboard during the premiere night of Season 35.

    'DWTS' Season 35 Premiere: Ezra Frech and Harry Shum Jr. Lead as First Couple Is Sent Home
  4. Conner Leavitt Sent Home in Shock ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Elimination

    Sep 16, 2026

    Conner Leavitt becomes the first celebrity contestant eliminated from Season 35.

    Conner Leavitt Sent Home in Shock ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Elimination
  5. Julia Stiles Channels Dolly Parton in High-Energy 'Dancing With the Stars' Debut

    Sep 17, 2026

    Julia Stiles makes her ballroom debut performing a Quickstep to Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 with partner Ezra Sosa.

    Julia Stiles Channels Dolly Parton in High-Energy 'Dancing With the Stars' Debut

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Julia Stiles Channels Dolly Parton in High-Energy 'Dancing With the Stars' Debut
Julia Stiles made her “Dancing With the Stars” debut Wednesday night.
The “Save the Last Dance” star and her pro partner, Ezra Sosa (pictured above together in an official Season 35 cast photo), performed a tribute to Dolly Parton during the special two-night premiere.
Did Alix Earle Throw Subtle Shade at 'DWTS' Winner Robert Irwin?
Emma Slater Opens Up About Dating Alan Bersten While Competing on Dancing With the Stars
Harry Shum Jr. Goes All Out in 'Dancing With the Stars' Rehearsal Tease With Jenna Johnson
Taylor Hanson Admits 'Dancing With the Stars' Stint Is 'Very Personal' & Way Out of His Comfort Zone
Whitney Leavitt Defends Husband Conner After Brutal 'Dancing With The Stars' Boot: 'Fuck The Noise'
Whitney Leavitt Rallies Behind Husband Conner After Early 'DWTS' Exit
Whitney Leavitt and Conner Leavitt in the story: Whitney Leavitt Rallies Behind Husband Conner After Early 'DWTS' Exit
Ezra Frech Leans On 'Mentor' Amy Purdy For His 'DWTS' Debut
Chase Hudson Eyes ‘DWTS’ and ‘The Traitors’ Following Reality TV Break
Harry Shum Jr. Speaks Out on His Prior Dance Experience Following Huge DWTS Scores
Morning Coffee & Hot Baths: Sharna Burgess Says Brian Austin Green Is Holding Down the Fort for Her ‘DWTS’ Return
DWTS' Witney Carson Slams Judges' 'Lame' Scores for Guillermo Rodriguez
Rylee Arnold Admits DWTS Partner Connor Wood Was Not 'Prepared' for Debut
Emma Slater Refuses to Dwell on 'Stingy' DWTS Judges' Scores
Sasha Farber Steps Back Into the DWTS Ballroom After Pro Roster Cut
Conner Leavitt Sent Home in Shock ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Elimination
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Toenail Troubles! Giada De Laurentiis Shows Off Brutal Injury Days Before 'Dancing With the Stars' Premiere
The Food Network star is competing on Season 35 of “DWTS,” which premieres on ABC next Tuesday. Disney
Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa Turn Up the Heat in DWTS Rehearsals
Bobby Bones Calls Out 'DWTS' Stars Pretending Dance Backgrounds Don't Help
Joey Graziadei Wants Fiancée Kelsey Anderson on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Carrie Ann Inaba Tackles 'DWTS' Ringer Controversy Following Season 35 Cast Reveal
“It takes a lot of time to un-train the body to put your weight on the front more over your toes instead of back and down and grounded,” she noted. “It’s not as easy as people think.” Disney
They “have an advantage in some ways,” Inaba admitted. (Pictured: Harry Shum Jr. for “DWTS.”) Disney
She argued though, that “it’s been a few years since they’ve all danced.” (Pictured: Shum Jr. with his pro partner Jenna Johnson.) Disney
'DWTS' Alum Noah Galloway Announces He Is Becoming a Grandpa at 44
Tyler Cameron Proposes Gross 'DWTS' Team Name — And Sharna Burgess Immediately Vetoes It
Maura Higgins Backstage 'Fix' Drama Hits Dancing With The Stars Rehearsals
Sasha Farber Speaks Out After Being Dropped From 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 Roster
Brooke Burke Reopens Old Wounds Over Sudden 'Dancing With the Stars' Firing
Tatyana Ali Teases 'Fresh Prince' Reunion With Will Smith On 'DWTS'

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Dancing With The Stars: your questions

Where can viewers watch Dancing With the Stars Season 35?

Dancing With the Stars airs live on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for next-day streaming on Hulu.

Who hosts and judges Dancing With the Stars Season 35?

Alfonso Ribeiro serves as co-host, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli serve on the judging panel.

Who was the first contestant eliminated on Season 35?

Conner Leavitt was the first celebrity contestant sent home during the Season 35 premiere.

Who tied at the top of the leaderboard on the Season 35 premiere?

Paralympian Ezra Frech and actor Harry Shum Jr. tied for the top score during the premiere night.

What trophy do contestants compete for on Dancing With the Stars?

Celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners compete to win the Mirrorball Trophy.

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