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DWTS Premiere Shocker: First Couple Eliminated!
16 Sep
Summary
- Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman were the first eliminated pair.
- The elimination occurred during the Sept. 15 premiere night.
- Performances were themed around the birth year of each contestant.
The season 35 premiere of Dancing With the Stars on Sept. 15, 2026, saw its first elimination. Conner Leavitt and his professional dance partner, Adele Zaikman, were sent home after their performance.
The pair performed a salsa to the song "Whoomp! There It Is," with the theme of the night requiring each contestant to dance to a song released in their birth year. Despite their efforts, they could not out-dance the competition.
Leavitt, who is married to last season's competitor Whitney Leavitt, expressed his gratitude for the experience and praised his partner's talent. Zaikman, who joined the cast after winning Next Pro, echoed similar sentiments, calling it a dream come true.
This marked the end of the line for Leavitt and Zaikman, while female celebrities were scheduled to perform on Sept. 16, 2026, leading to a second elimination.
