First Couple Eliminated as ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 35 Kicks Off
The ballroom is already heating up, as the first Season 35 couple was eliminated Tuesday night.
Competition intensified immediately on the premiere episode, with judges’ scores and viewer votes determining which celebrity-professional pairing would exit the mirrorball trophy race first. The elimination marks the official start of the weekly cutoff process that will continue throughout the season.
Season 35 Underway with High Stakes
With the first departure confirmed, remaining contestants now face increased pressure to deliver standout performances in the coming weeks. Each episode will feature themed nights and evolving choreography challenges designed to test versatility and audience appeal.
Fans can expect the standard format of combined judges’ scoring and live viewer voting to determine subsequent eliminations, culminating in the crowning of the Season 35 champions.

