First Elimination Shakes Up DWTS | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Podcast:Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026 Description: Dancing With the Stars kicked off with a wild premiere and an instant elimination — Conner Leavitt and pro partner Adele Zaikman are headed home after their salsa to “Whoomp! There It Is.” The season’s new format split celebs by gender for the first two nights, adding fresh energy and drama. Contestants danced to songs from the year they were born, sparking nostalgia and high stakes. Despite the exit, both Conner and Adele praised each other and soaked up the experience. New faces include Olympians, actors, and reality stars — some like Guillermo Rodriguez fighting doubters, others like Jenna Dewan bringing star power from her Step Up days. Season 35 is shaping up to be electric, with more eliminations and surprises ahead. 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/1435975/dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-premiere-conner-leavitt-eliminated More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad18bb6bf721055a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.