DWTS Week 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with Yacht Rock Night. The 14 remaining couples will perform for judges' scores and viewer votes.
How the Week 3 Results Work
Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli score performances, while eligible viewers vote during the live broadcast. The combined result determines which couple advances.
Week 3 Leaderboard
The final Week 3 leaderboard should be updated during and after the September 29 broadcast as official scores are announced. Avoid treating rehearsal or preview numbers as final scores.
Who Could Be Eliminated?
The elimination cannot be known before the live result is announced. Current ABC coverage confirms 14 couples remain after Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten's Week 2 elimination.
FAQ
When are DWTS Week 3 scores announced?
During the live September 29 broadcast.
Who was eliminated in Week 2?
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten.
September 22, 2026 Current Update
ABC's current schedule has Viral Hits Night airing Tuesday, September 22 at 8/7c, with 14 couples entering the episode. The next announced theme is Yacht Rock Night on September 29, followed by Mariah Carey Night on October 6. ABC's voting rules say eligible viewers can vote online during the live simulcast, while U.S. viewers can also vote by SMS to 21523.
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