Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Episode 2, “Premiere: Night Two,” continues the two-night Season 35 premiere on September 16, 2026. The female celebrities make their first appearance of the competition, each performing to a No. 1 song from the year she was born.
The episode follows “Premiere: Night One”, which introduced the male celebrities. By the end of Night Two, one couple will be eliminated as the race for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy gets underway.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host the live competition, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel. The second night gives the remaining half of the Season 35 cast its first chance to set the tone, earn the judges’ support and win over viewers at home.
What Is Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Episode 2 About?
The female celebrities make their competition debut, performing to a No. 1 song from the year they were born, with one eliminated at the end of the night.
When Does Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Episode 2 Air?
“Premiere: Night Two” airs live Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Episodes are available to stream on Hulu the following day.
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Episode 2 Photos: “Premiere: Night Two”
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