LOS ANGELES, November 13, 2026 — The Dancing With the Stars Season 35 semifinals are set for Tuesday, November 17, with six celebrity couples facing a double-dance challenge as they compete for places in the season finale.
ABC has revealed all 12 performances, featuring songs by Elvis Presley, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Hozier. Each couple will perform one Latin and one Ballroom routine during the two-hour episode.
The semifinals follow Jenna Dewan’s elimination on Grammy Night, highlighting how audience voting can change the outcome even when contestants receive strong judges’ scores.
DWTS Semifinals 2026: Date, Start Time and How to Watch
The semifinals air Tuesday, November 17, from 8–10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
- Eastern: 8 p.m. ET
- Central: 7 p.m. CT
- Pacific: 8 p.m. PT
- Duration: Two hours
- Platforms: ABC, Disney+ and next-day Hulu
- Remaining couples: Six
Viewers should check local listings, particularly in Mountain Time areas. The Pacific broadcast is scheduled later than the live Eastern voting window.
DWTS Semifinals Full Song List and Dance Styles
According to ABC’s official semifinals announcement, the following routines are scheduled:
| Celebrity and Partner | Latin Routine | Ballroom Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold | Jive — “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley | Quickstep — “Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy |
| Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov | Salsa — “Bemba Colorá” by Celia Cruz | Viennese Waltz — “Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande |
| Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik | Cha-cha — “I Like It Like That” by Pete Rodríguez | Waltz — “Open Arms” by Journey |
| Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson | Paso Doble — “We Found Love” by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris | Quickstep — “Valerie” by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse |
| Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach | Jive — “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins | Quickstep — “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down |
| Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas | Samba — “Samba Vocalizado” by Luciano Perrone | Viennese Waltz — “Shrike” by Hozier |
Three couples will perform Quicksteps, while two will dance Jives and two will perform Viennese Waltzes. The exact performance order has not been announced.
Six Couples Face a Double-Dance Challenge
The semifinal format requires contestants to demonstrate versatility across contrasting styles. Latin routines emphasize rhythm and character, while Ballroom dances test posture, timing and partnership.
Harry Shum Jr. will move between Paso Doble and Quickstep, while Amber Glenn faces Salsa and Viennese Waltz. Connor Wood and Ezra Frech each have two fast-paced routines, making stamina an important consideration.
Grammy Night Elimination Raises the Stakes
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated on November 10 despite earning 30 points, including Dance-Off bonuses.
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson led the evening with 31 points, followed by Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov with 30.
The Grammy Night elimination results provide context for the semifinal field, while the previous Dance-Off matchups explain how contestants competed for bonus points.
DWTS Semifinals Voting Rules
Eligible viewers in the United States, U.S. territories and Canada can vote online at dwtsvote.abc.com during the live Eastern and Central broadcast.
Text voting is available through participating U.S. wireless carriers but not in Canada. Judges’ scores and audience votes will be combined to determine the elimination outcome.
West Coast viewers should remember that voting may close before the delayed Pacific broadcast begins.
Special Performance, Judges and Hosts
The episode will feature a professional dance performance to “edamame” by bbno$ featuring Rich Brian.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli serving as judges.
DWTS Season 35 Finale Date
The semifinals lead into the November 24, 2026 finale, when the remaining contestants will compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
ABC has not announced the semifinal running order, judges’ scores or elimination results. Those details will become available during or after the November 17 broadcast.
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