Updated September 23, 2026, U.S. time: The latest Dancing With the Stars elimination is official. Giada De Laurentiis and professional partner Alan Bersten were eliminated at the end of Season 35's Week 2 episode, “Viral Hits Night.” They became the third celebrity-pro team to leave the competition after the two-night premiere sent home Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader.
ABC's elimination tracker confirms that Giada and Alan were sent home on September 22 after their Week 2 performance. ABC also lists the 13 celebrity contestants who remain. ABC News' elimination tracker is the clearest official record for the result.
Who went home on DWTS tonight?
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten went home during Week 2. Their Week 2 dance was a salsa to Becky G's version of “Bella Ciao,” according to ABC's Season 35 episode information. The pair received 12 out of 30 from the judges before the live audience vote was combined with the judges' scoring.
The result matters because Season 35 began with an unusual two-night premiere. Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman were eliminated on September 15, while Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills were eliminated on September 16. That left 14 couples entering Viral Hits Night.
DWTS Week 2 scores
| Couple | Dance | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy | Jive | 21/30 |
| Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach | Cha-cha | 21/30 |
| Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas | Cha-cha | 19/30 |
| Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong | Tango | 18/30 |
| Jackson Olson & Emma Slater | Foxtrot | 18/30 |
| Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik | Foxtrot | 18/30 |
| Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson | Viennese Waltz | 18/30 |
| Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess | Salsa | 16/30 |
| Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa | Tango | 16/30 |
| Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold | Tango | 15/30 |
| Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart | Cha-cha | 15/30 |
| Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson | Paso Doble | 12/30 |
| Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten | Salsa | 12/30 |
The published score list is consistent across the post-show reporting from entertainment outlets and fan discussion records, while ABC provides the official episode and elimination framework.
Why Giada's elimination is a major DWTS search story
Giada entered Season 35 with strong name recognition as a chef and television personality. Her first performance was also a talking point because she had revealed that she danced through a toe injury during the premiere. That background made her Week 2 result a natural focus for viewers searching for Giada DWTS, DWTS elimination and who went home on Dancing With the Stars.
For the broader season, the result also changes the shape of the cast. Thirteen celebrity contestants remain, including Tatyana Ali, Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Tyler Cameron, Harry Shum Jr., Maura Higgins and Julia Stiles.
Who is still on Dancing With the Stars Season 35?
The remaining contestants are Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, Tatyana Ali, Taylor Hanson, Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn, Connor Wood, Tyler Cameron, Harry Shum Jr., Guillermo Rodriguez, Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller and Jackson Olson. ABC's official cast page and elimination tracker provide the current roster.
What happens next?
Dancing With the Stars returns to its regular Tuesday schedule. ABC says the series airs live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available the next day on Hulu. The competition now moves into Week 3 with another new theme, new routines and another live voting window.
For the full season lineup, see our DWTS Season 35 cast guide, and for voting rules see our DWTS voting guide.
FAQ
Who was eliminated from DWTS tonight?
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten were eliminated in Week 2 on September 22, 2026.
What was Giada's DWTS score?
Giada and Alan received 12 out of 30 from the judges in Week 2.
Who went home in DWTS Week 1?
Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman were eliminated on Night 1, followed by Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills on Night 2.
When is the next DWTS episode?
ABC's regular schedule has new episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, simulcast on ABC and Disney+.
Sources: ABC News; ABC Press; ABC Viral Hits Night release.
