Updated September 23, 2026: The Season 35 elimination race is underway. Three celebrity-pro couples have now left Dancing With the Stars: Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman, Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills, and Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten.
Who went home on DWTS?
| Week | Eliminated celebrity | Pro partner |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1, Night 1 | Conner Leavitt | Adele Zaikman |
| Week 1, Night 2 | Sarah Jane Nader | Hailey Bills |
| Week 2 | Giada De Laurentiis | Alan Bersten |
Week 1: Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman
The first elimination happened on September 15. Conner Leavitt and first-time professional Adele Zaikman performed a salsa to “Whoomp! (There It Is)” and were eliminated after receiving 12/30 from the judges.
Week 1: Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills
The second premiere-night elimination happened September 16. Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills performed a jive to Avril Lavigne's “Sk8er Boi,” received 14/30 and were eliminated after the viewer vote was combined with judges' scores.
Week 2: Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten
On September 22, Giada and Alan became the third team eliminated. They performed a salsa to Becky G's “Bella Ciao” and received 12/30 from the judges.
Why Season 35's elimination format matters
Season 35 opened with two consecutive elimination nights rather than waiting for the regular weekly format. ABC confirmed that the male celebrities competed on September 15 and the female celebrities on September 16, with one couple eliminated after each episode.
After that special premiere, the show moved to its regular Tuesday schedule, with one elimination round attached to the weekly competition.
Who remains?
Thirteen celebrity-pro teams remain: Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa; Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy; Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik; Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart; Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach; Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov; Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold; Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess; Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson; Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson; Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas; Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong; and Jackson Olson and Emma Slater.
Bookmark this page for updates after each episode. For immediate results, also see our latest DWTS elimination story.
FAQ
Who was the first person eliminated on DWTS Season 35?
Conner Leavitt, partnered with Adele Zaikman.
Who was eliminated second?
Sarah Jane Nader, partnered with Hailey Bills.
Who was eliminated in Week 2?
Giada De Laurentiis, partnered with Alan Bersten.
