With the Season 35 premiere of 'Dancing With the Stars' introducing a high-stakes double elimination, what is your reaction to the potential loss of two contestants in the very first week?
Double Elimination: High Stakes for 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 Premiere!
The Season 35 premiere of "Dancing With the Stars" is arriving with a dramatic twist that will change the game for contestants. Premiering on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, on ABC and Disney+, the Season 35 premiere features a rare double elimination. On night one, male celebrities like Ezra French and Jackson Olson will battle for survival, while night two sees female stars like Ciara Miller and Julia Stiles take the floor. The stakes are uniquely high because one male contestant will be sent home Tuesday, and one female contestant will depart Wednesday. This sudden departure puts immense pressure on the pairs, who are dancing to iconic No. 1 songs from their birth years, including tracks by the Spice Girls and Whitney Houston. Alongside returning hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough, the season also introduces new pro Adele Zaikman. With the Mirrorball Trophy on the line, fans must vote quickly during the live broadcasts to support their favorite dancers.
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- Excited for the added drama and intense competition.
- Disappointed that contestants might leave too soon.
- Neutral; I am here for the nostalgic No. 1 hits.
- Concerned that the fast pace undermines the dancing.