DWTS Lineup Favoritism Explained

DWTS producers use top-of-show spots to highlight fan favorites ahead of Super Bowl Night.

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Oct 9, 2026

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DWTS Lineup Favoritism Explained

DWTS producers use top-of-show spots to highlight fan favorites ahead of Super Bowl Night.

In brief

DWTS producers use top-of-show spots to highlight fan favorites ahead of Super Bowl Night. DWTS producers place fan favorite dancers at the start of each hour to maximize viewership during live broadcasts. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.

DWTS Lineup Order

Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov perform samba to 'Mi Gente' by J Balvin & Willy William.

DWTS Lineup Order

Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold perform samba to 'Hips Don't Lie' by Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean.

DWTS Lineup Order

DWTS Lineup Order

Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach perform salsa to 'Hot in Herre' by Nelly.

DWTS Lineup Strategy

Bobby Bones revealed top-of-show performers are producer/fan favorites to maximize viewership.

“The network would probably kill me for saying this”

DWTS Lineup Strategy

Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy are expected to perform second hour to maximize viewership.

The main idea

DWTS producers place fan favorite dancers at the start of each hour to maximize viewership during live broadcasts.

Read the original on Cosmopolitan

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