Dancing With the Stars eliminated Jackson Olson alongside Tyler Cameron during Horror Movie Night as couples faced a high-stakes double elimination following a judge-less previous week.
Host Alfonso Ribeiro surprised the remaining couples at the conclusion of Dedication Night by sparing everyone from elimination, leaving scores from both weeks to determine the final cut according to Gold Derby. That safety net vanished during Tuesday’s broadcast as horror-inspired routines brought both the first perfect score of the season and two sudden exits from the ballroom. The holiday-themed competition featured dances tied to horror films including Black Swan, Sinners, and Joker.
Harry Shum Jr. Scores First Season 35 Perfect Total With Saw Routine
Actor Harry Shum Jr. and pro partner Jenna Johnson became the first pair to earn a 40 out of 40 this season reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Their contemporary dance, set to 2WEI’s version of “Toxic” and inspired by the film Saw, drew universal praise from the judges’ panel.
I could literally taste the fear. It was like being trapped in a nightmare.
Bruno Tonioli, judge via Gold Derby
Derek Hough also commended the performance noting that the core strength was insane and praising the choreography. Maura Higgins and pro partner Mark Ballas performed a routine earning a score of 32 out of 40.
Val Chmerkovskiy Competes in Zombie Tango After Suspension
Val Chmerkovskiy returned to competition alongside Jenna Dewan after serving a one-week suspension detailed by The Hollywood Reporter following remarks made regarding Carrie Ann Inaba. Before their Argentine tango inspired by zombie films, Chmerkovskiy addressed Dewan in a pretaped video package.
We are back together. I am so sorry for all the chaos. You did not sign up for that, and I feel awful.
Val Chmerkovskiy, professional dancer via The Hollywood Reporter
Dewan accepted the apology, stating I forgive you
before the couple took the floor to earn a 37 out of 40. Guest judge Shirley Ballas also joined the panel for the evening, casting strict scores that included a four for Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa, matching the score she gave to Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik while her fellow judges awarded eights.
Combined Scores Eliminate Jackson Olson and Tyler Cameron
Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess finished at the bottom of the combined standings with 58 points, sealing their exit alongside Olson. Jackson Olson and Emma Slater finished tied with Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas at 67 out of 80, leading to Olson’s elimination as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Viewers voting from the West Coast faced a strict window to cast their ballots between 5 p.m. PT and roughly 6:45 p.m. PT, as live voting closed shortly after the final performance concluded.
| Couple | Horror Movie Score | Combined Total |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson | 40 | 76 |
| Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov | 36 | 74 |
| Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy | 37 | 74 |
| Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach | 35 | 72 |
| Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold | 37 | 69 |
| Jackson Olson and Emma Slater | 35 | 67 |
| Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas | 32 | 67 |
| Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa | 26 | 62 |
| Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik | 28 | 60 |
| Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess | 26 | 58 |
Following the double elimination, Alfonso Ribeiro announced that Cynthia Erivo will join the judges’ panel as a guest judge for the upcoming Disney-themed episode according to Hollywood Reporter coverage. Season 35 continues to air Tuesdays at 8 p.m., simulcasting across ABC and Disney+ while streaming the next day on Hulu.
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