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Find Out Who Was Eliminated on DWTS Week 2’s ‘Viral Hits Night’: A Recap

Sep 24, 2026 By Imani Taylor What do you think?

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Dwts viral hits elimination recap

Another couple has left the ballroom!

On Tuesday night, the 14 remaining couples hit the dance floor to perform numbers inspired by “some of the biggest viral hits and unforgettable moments that have taken the internet by storm,” per ABC.

Sadly for Giada De Laurentiis and her partner, Alan Bersten, their time in the competition came to an end after landing at the bottom of the leaderboard with 12 points.

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Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson also shared the bottom spot after dancing a Paso Doble to Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been.”

Despite showing major improvement from the week prior and receiving rave reviews from the judges and audience, the pair received 4s across the board.

Meanwhile, the top of the leaderboard was a three-way tie between Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, and Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, who each scored 21 points.

A Breakdown of the Episode’s Scores:

Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy

Jive — “Gnarly” by KATSEYE

  • Bruno Tonioli: 7
  • Derek Hough: 7
  • Carrie Ann Inaba: 7

Total: 21/30

Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong

Tango — “No Broke Boys” by Disco Lines and Tinashe

  • Bruno: 6
  • Derek: 6
  • Carrie Ann: 6

Total: 18/30

Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess

Salsa — “Girls” by The Kid LAROI

  • Bruno: 5
  • Derek: 5
  • Carrie Ann: 6

Total: 16/30

Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa

Tango — “The Door” by Teddy Swims

  • Bruno: 5
  • Derek: 6
  • Carrie Ann: 5

Total: 16/30

Jackson Olson & Emma Slater

Foxtrot — “That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams

  • Bruno: 6
  • Derek: 6
  • Carrie Ann: 6
  • Total: 18/30
Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten

Salsa — “CHULA” by Becky G

  • Bruno: 4
  • Derek: 4
  • Carrie Ann: 4

Total: 12/30

Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold

Tango — “12 to 12” by sombr

  • Bruno: 5
  • Derek: 5
  • Carrie Ann: 5

Total: 15/30

Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach

Cha-Cha — “Low” by Flo Rida

  • Bruno: 7
  • Derek: 7
  • Carrie Ann: 7
  • Total: 21/30
Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik

Foxtrot — “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish

  • Bruno: 6
  • Derek: 6
  • Carrie Ann: 6

Total: 18/30

Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov

Tango — “All the Things She Said” by t.A.T.u.

  • Bruno: 7
  • Derek: 7
  • Carrie Ann: 7

Total: 21/30

Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson

Paso Doble — “Where Have You Been” by Rihanna

  • Bruno: 4
  • Derek: 4
  • Carrie Ann: 4

Total: 12/30

Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart

Cha-Cha — “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE

  • Bruno: 5
  • Derek: 5
  • Carrie Ann: 5

Total: 15/30

Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson

Viennese Waltz — “Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls

  • Bruno: 6
  • Derek: 6
  • Carrie Ann: 6

Total: 18/30

Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas

Cha-Cha — “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire

  • Bruno: 7
  • Derek: 6
  • Carrie Ann: 6

Total: 19/30

Next week, the remaining couples will trade viral hits for Yacht Rock Night!

Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

Taste Buds, what did you think of Viral Hits Night and Giada’s elimination?

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