2nd couple eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'
Summary
The 35th season of "Dancing with the Stars" has started with celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers. Two couples were eliminated during the premiere's double elimination nights, based on judges' scores and viewer votes.Key Facts
- The season 35 premiere aired on September 15 and 16, 2026.
- Male contestants performed on the first night; female contestants performed on the second night.
- Conner Leavitt and his partner Adele Zaikman were eliminated after performing a salsa.
- Sarah Jane Nader and her partner Hailey Bills were eliminated after performing a jive.
- The judging panel includes Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli.
- Viewer votes and judges' scores together decide which couples stay or leave.
- The winner will receive the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
- The show airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
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