It was another emotional evening in the Dancing with the Stars ballroom.
Sarah Jane Nader and her partner, Hailey Bills, became the latest pair sent home after performing their Week 1 routine, which earned 14 out of 30 points. In the closing moments, the pair were surrounded by fellow contestants and dancers as they said goodbye. The remaining couples will now advance to Week 2, when at least one more partnership will be cut from the race for the Mirrorball Trophy.
The departure capped off a demanding opening week that included two eliminations. It is the first time Dancing with the Stars has eliminated contestants during Week 1 since Season 32, when Veep actor and comedian Matt Walsh was eliminated at the outset.
The Season 35 double elimination sparked divided reactions online. While some longtime viewers argued that sending two couples home so quickly was unfair, others welcomed the added suspense, particularly with a larger slate of celebrity-pro pairings competing this year.
Wondering who is still competing as Dancing with the Stars heads into Week 2? Here is a look at the key DWTS Season 35 updates following the opening round.
Who Went Home On Dancing with the Stars Night 2?
The second night of competition concluded with Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills exiting after their first performance of the season. As the show wrapped, the two embraced through tears while their fellow ballroom competitors came over to support them. Though her run was brief, the experience clearly meant a great deal to Nader, who will likely return to the ballroom later in the season.
Who Went Home On Dancing with the Stars Night 1?
Earlier in the competition, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personality Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman — winner of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro — were the first couple eliminated. Their cha-cha received a score of 12 out of 30.
Will Dancing with the Stars Week 2 Be Two Nights As Well?
No, the two-night premiere does not signal a permanent schedule change for Dancing with the Stars Season 35. The show will return to its usual once-a-week format beginning September 22.
Who Still Is Left In Dancing with the Stars Season 35?
Following the first two nights of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, the remaining couples include:
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What Does the Leaderboard Look Like After Dancing with the Stars Night 2?
The second night of Dancing with the Stars Season 35 brought some fierce competition to the ballroom floor as Jenna and Val turned up the heat with their tango to “Call Me” by Blondie, while Julia and Ezra wowed the audience with their quickstep to “9 to 5” by the late, great Dolly Parton. At the end of the night, the scoreboard was pretty stacked, so take a look at the rankings heading into Week 2:
- Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson: 21/30
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