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Dancing with the Stars season 35 night 2
The ladies took center stage in night two of the premiere, with strong performances and a second elimination.
In brief
The ladies took center stage in night two of the premiere, with strong performances and a second elimination. Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills were eliminated after night two, while Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas topped the leaderboard with a flawless foxtrot. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Night two brings the ladies
The ballroom returned Tuesday for night two of the season 35 premiere, featuring female celebrities performing to number one songs from their birth years.
Tatyana Ali starts strong
Actress Tatyana Ali and pro Jan Ravnik opened with a jive to 'Knock on Wood,' earning 12 out of 30 points. Judges noted her fierce potential despite a rough start.
Amber Glenn shows warrior spirit
Olympic ice skater Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov performed a cha-cha to 'Smooth,' scoring 18 out of 30. Bruno praised her warrior queen attitude.
“attacked the dance like a warrior queen”
Ciara Miller finds her footing
Summer House star Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong danced a foxtrot to 'Exhale,' earning 15 out of 30. Judges encouraged her to believe in herself.
Giada De Laurentiis takes a risk
Chef Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten performed a tango to 'Venus,' scoring 16 out of 30. Carrie Ann praised her for doing something scary with class.
Julia Stiles shines gracefully
Actress Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa performed a quickstep to 'Nine to Five,' earning 18 out of 30. Derek called it beautiful and graceful.
Maura Higgins tops the board
Reality TV star Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas delivered a foxtrot to 'Black Velvet,' scoring a perfect 21 out of 30. All three judges praised the smooth, sultry performance.
“smooth, sultry, mysterious and elegant”
Sarah Jane Nader makes history
Model Sarah Jane Nader and pro Hailey Bills performed a jive to 'Sk8er Boi,' earning 14 out of 30. The queer community celebrated their pairing.
“super-hot”
Jenna Dewan brings the tango
The Rookie star Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a tango to 'Call Me,' scoring 19 out of 30. Derek praised her broad strokes and character work.
Sarah Jane sent home
After voting issues were resolved, Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills were eliminated. Seven couples advanced to week two.
Highest ratings in nine years
Tuesday's episode drew the highest ratings in nine years for the show. Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough confirmed online voting was restored.
Three-way tie at the top
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson are tied with Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas at the top of the leaderboard heading into week two.
Viral hits night comes next
Week two's theme is viral hits night. The show airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC and Disney Plus.
What matters most
Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills were eliminated after night two, while Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas topped the leaderboard with a flawless foxtrot.
