Updated September 23, 2026: Dancing With the Stars Week 2 delivered “Viral Hits Night,” a 14-couple competition that ended with Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten leaving the ballroom.
Week 2 DWTS scores
| Couple | Score |
|---|---|
| Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy | 21/30 |
| Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach | 21/30 |
| Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov | 21/30 |
| Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas | 19/30 |
| Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong | 18/30 |
| Jackson Olson & Emma Slater | 18/30 |
| Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik | 18/30 |
| Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson | 18/30 |
| Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess | 16/30 |
| Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa | 16/30 |
| Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold | 15/30 |
| Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart | 15/30 |
| Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten | 12/30 |
| Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson | 12/30 |
Who was eliminated?
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten. Their 12/30 score came from a salsa to Becky G's “Bella Ciao.”
What does the Week 2 leaderboard show?
Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn tied at 21/30 for the top judges' score. Giada and Guillermo were tied at 12/30. Those numbers describe judges' scores; they are not the viewer-vote totals.
What was Viral Hits Night?
ABC's Week 2 theme centered on viral hits and internet culture. The episode included dances to songs by Billie Eilish, Flo Rida, Becky G, Rihanna, Goo Goo Dolls, KATSEYE and Earth, Wind & Fire.
What comes next?
Thirteen couples continue into the next episode. ABC's regular schedule is Tuesday at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+, with next-day availability on Hulu.
For voting details, read our DWTS vote guide. For the latest elimination, see our DWTS results page.
FAQ
Who had the highest Week 2 score?
Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn each received 21/30.
Who had the lowest score?
Giada De Laurentiis and Guillermo Rodriguez each received 12/30.
Who went home in Week 2?
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten.
