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DWTS Scores Tonight and Leaderboard: How Voting and Judges' Scores Work

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DWTS Scores Tonight and Leaderboard: How Voting and Judges' Scores Work
DWTS Scores Tonight and Leaderboard: How Voting and Judges' Scores Work

DWTS scores tonight come from the judges while viewer votes also influence which couples remain. The three Season 35 judges are Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.

How DWTS Scores Work

Judges score each performance out of 30 points. Viewer voting is combined with judges' scores to determine which couples advance.

Why the Lowest Score Is Not Always Eliminated

A couple can receive a low judges' score and still continue if its combined result with viewer voting keeps it safe. This happened in the Season 35 premiere and remained relevant during the early competition.

Where to Follow the Leaderboard

For current results, check the live episode coverage during Tuesday's broadcast and the official ABC episode pages after the show.

FAQ

How many points can a couple score?

The judges award up to 30 points per routine.

Do votes count?

Yes. Viewer votes are combined with judges' scores.

Sources: ABC and ABC News.

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