Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Premieres with Two-Night Event and Double Elimination
The trending topic in Salt Lake City is the two-night premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35, airing on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 7 p.m. MDT on Disney+ and ABC. The season's 16 celebrity couples…
Salt Lake City, UT, September 15, 2026 — The highly anticipated Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” is set to debut with a special two-night premiere event. The season’s first episodes will air on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, both starting at 7 p.m. MDT. Viewers can tune in to watch the performances on Disney+ and ABC.
This season will feature 16 celebrity couples embarking on their journey to the mirrorball trophy. The premiere week is structured to showcase the talent of both male and female celebrities across the two nights. On the first night, Tuesday, September 15, the male celebrity contestants are scheduled to perform. The following evening, Wednesday, September 16, will highlight the performances of the female celebrity contestants.
Adding an extra layer of drama to the opening week, “Dancing with the Stars” Season 35 will implement a double elimination. This means that two couples will be sent home by the end of the premiere week, intensifying the competition from the outset.
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