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Dancing with the Stars': Viral Hits Night ends with elimination, 1 chipped tooth

PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2026, 11:01 PM ET

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 28

Center 96%

Right 4%

Sources: 28

ABC and Disney+ broadcasted Season 35, Episode 3 of 'Dancing with the Stars' on September 22, 2026, featuring a 'Viral Hits Night' theme. Fourteen celebrity and professional pairs performed live routines set to viral internet tracks evaluated by judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. Combined panel scores and viewer votes resulted in the elimination of celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and professional dance partner Alan Bersten. Digital companion logs and reporting noted minor physical occurrences, including a reported chipped tooth incident during high-intensity rehearsal tracking. Remaining active couples comprise thirteen competing pairs. Next-day streaming launched on Hulu ahead of Episode 4 scheduled for September 29, 2026.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 22 2026 Episode 3 live broadcast begins on ABC and Disney+.
On September 22 2026 Viewer voting and judge scoring conclude.
On September 22 2026 Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten eliminated.
On September 23 2026 Next-day streaming release on Hulu.
On September 29 2026 Episode 4 scheduled broadcast.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Viewer engagement shift and streaming completion volume on Hulu for reality competition demographics.
Possible long-term US impact: Leaderboard reconfiguration and fan voting momentum redirection for remaining Season 35 pairs.
Most affected groups: Reality television viewers, participating celebrity-pro pairs, network broadcast sponsors.
Reader priority: Tracking elimination status and rehearsal notes ahead of Episode 4.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 28
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 27

Explain Framing

Left: No ideological framing applicable. Center: Neutral factual reporting of competition elimination and dance scores. Right: No ideological framing applicable.

Primary Source

Season 35 Episode 3 elimination result https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brock-bowers-is-expected-to-make-his-season-debut-sunday

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 28
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 27
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 96%, Right 4%

Explain Framing

Left: No ideological framing applicable. Center: Neutral factual reporting of competition elimination and dance scores. Right: No ideological framing applicable.

Primary Source

Season 35 Episode 3 elimination result https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brock-bowers-is-expected-to-make-his-season-debut-sunday