DWTS Season 35 Starts With Shocking Exit | Entertainment and Celebrity News
DWTS Season 35 Starts With Shocking Exit | Entertainment and Celebrity News  
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Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026
Description: Dancing With the Stars season 35 kicked off with a shocker—Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman were sent home after scoring just 12 points, the lowest of the night. Judges are tougher than ever, as Derek Hough warned, with expectations sky-high for the milestone season. Jackson Olson and Emma Slater opened the show with 15 points, admitting nerves but promising growth ahead. Meanwhile, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson led with a stellar 21 points, proving some pairs are already dominating. With new faces and fierce competition heating up, the dance floor is set for an intense battle—and the pressure’s only just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.eonline.com/news/1436129/dancing-with-the-stars-premiere-emma-slater-reacts-to-low-judges-scores More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/788043ec9ca6b3e1 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.