First Season 35 Elimination
Connor Leavitt and Adele Zaikman eliminated in Dancing With the Stars Season 35 premiere.
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Although Connor Leavitt and Adele Zaikman were eliminated, they were not the lowest-scoring pair based on judges’ marks alone: Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson received 10 points, compared with Leavitt and Zaikman’s 12.
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Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson led the first-night leaderboard with 21 points for their cha-cha performed to Earth, Wind and Fire’s “Let’s Groove.”
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After the elimination, Connor Leavitt expressed appreciation for the experience and praised Adele Zaikman as his dance partner.
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The premiere’s elimination was held on Tuesday, September 15, with the second night scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, when the female celebrities were set to perform.
Connor Leavitt and professional dancer Adele Zaikman became the first couple eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35. Their salsa to Tag Team's "Whoomp! (There It Is)" earned only 12 out of 30 points from judges, and they received the fewest viewer votes during Tuesday's premiere Analytics Insight. Voting issues forced viewers to use text messages instead of the show's online system.
First Night Results Show Scoring Surprises
Leavitt and Zaikman's 12-point score was not the lowest judges gave that night Analytics Insight. Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson received only 10 points for their performance. However, Leavitt and Zaikman lost the vote count, which determined their fate when combined with judge scores.
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson led the leaderboard with 21 points for their cha-cha to Earth, Wind and Fire's "Let's Groove." The night featured 16 male celebrities dancing before judges and viewers Analytics Insight.
Technical Problems Force Text-Only Voting
The show's online voting system experienced technical difficulties during the premiere. Viewers could not vote through the usual digital channels and had to use text messaging instead Analytics Insight. This disruption may have affected viewer participation rates and final vote totals for each couple.
Zaikman Continues as First-Time Professional on Main Cast
Adele Zaikman earned her spot on the main cast after winning Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro Analytics Insight. Although she and Leavitt were eliminated, she will continue performing in group dances throughout the season. Leavitt praised her as an excellent dance partner after their elimination.
Second Elimination Night Comes Wednesday
The two-night Season 35 premiere continues Wednesday, September 16, when the 15 remaining couples perform. Female celebrities take the stage for the second night of competition. Another elimination will occur after the judges score and viewers vote ABC News.
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