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Dancing With the Stars voting became especially important during Yacht Rock Night, as the remaining couples performed smooth grooves and soft-rock classics for the latest episode of season 35. The Tuesday, September 29 episode featured songs from artists including Toto, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Grover Washington Jr. and Rupert Holmes.
The couples were competing for valuable viewer support alongside the judges’ scores. As on previous episodes, the pair with the lowest combined total faces elimination. Voting is conducted through ABC’s website and by text, giving fans a major role in determining which celebrities continue their journey toward the mirrorball trophy.
Powerful Yacht Rock Night Performances Lifted the Leaderboard
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov opened the show with a foxtrot to Toto’s “Hold the Line.” Their performance immediately impressed the judging panel, earning three eights for a total of 24 out of 30. That score established the early high mark of the night and gave the pair an important boost heading into the voting period.
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson later matched Amber and Pasha’s 24-point total. Their result placed both couples at the top of the leaderboard at that stage of the competition, while several other pairs remained within striking distance.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas earned 22 points, while Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik received 21. Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa scored 19. Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, along with Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong, each received 18 points.
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson recorded 15 points. The supplied live update did not include completed judges’ scores for Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess, Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold, or Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach.
How Dancing With the Stars Voting Works
The show’s voting rules make timing essential. Viewers can cast up to 10 votes per couple, per voting method. That means fans may vote through ABC’s website and separately by text, subject to the program’s voting process.
Live voting takes place during the East Coast broadcast and closes shortly after the final performance. West Coast viewers must vote during a narrower window, beginning at approximately 5 p.m. Pacific Time and ending at roughly 6:45 p.m. Pacific Time.
Because voting closes before the episode is fully available for later viewing, fans watching on demand may not be able to participate. The process also means that a strong performance does not automatically guarantee safety. Judges’ scores and audience support are combined before the elimination decision is made.
Previous Eliminations Added Pressure
The competition entered Yacht Rock Night after Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten were eliminated during Viral Hits Night. They followed Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader, who were sent home during the premiere-week episodes of season 35.
Those early departures highlighted the importance of building momentum quickly. A celebrity may deliver a respectable performance but still remain vulnerable if the public vote does not provide enough support. With the cast becoming smaller, every point and every vote carries greater weight.
Who Remains in the Season 35 Competition?
The season 35 cast still includes a wide range of entertainers and public figures. The couples competing during the Yacht Rock Night episode included Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov, Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa, Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson, Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas, Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong, Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess, Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold, and Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach.
The latest scores suggest that Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr. were early standouts, but the final result depends on more than the judges’ scoreboard. Audience participation could still reshape the standings and determine which couple advances.
Where to Watch Dancing With the Stars
Dancing With the Stars season 35 airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and Disney+. New episodes stream the following day on Hulu. Fans following the competition should pay close attention to the live broadcast, particularly if they plan to participate in dancing with the stars voting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dancing With the Stars voting work?
Fans can vote for couples through ABC’s website and by text. Viewers may cast up to 10 votes per couple through each voting method.
When does voting close?
Voting takes place during the East Coast broadcast and ends shortly after the final performance. West Coast viewers generally have to vote between approximately 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Pacific Time.
Who received the highest scores during Yacht Rock Night?
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov earned 24 out of 30, while Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson later matched that score.
Who was eliminated before Yacht Rock Night?
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten were eliminated during Viral Hits Night. Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader were eliminated earlier in the season.
