The live taping of Season 35’s Week 2 ‘Viral Hits Night’ of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars in Los Angeles concluded with the elimination of Giada De Laurentiis and professional partner Alan Bersten.
Page Six reporters arrived at the Los Angeles ballroom around 3:30 p.m. PT and were ushered into the audience for the live taping that began at 5 p.m. PT, joining fans, friends and family of the competing celebrities.
Early‑bird sightings included Glee alumnus Harry Shum Jr. and his partner Jenna Johnson, who warmed up for a Viennese Waltz to the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” as well as host Guillermo Rodriguez and professional dancer Witney Carson greeting fans before the show’s start.
The night’s performances featured a series of “viral‑hit” songs, beginning with Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy’s high‑energy Jive to “Animal” by KATSEYE, followed by a tango by reality‑star Ciara Miller and partner Brandon Miller set to “No Broke Boys.”
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson delivered a fiery Paso Doble to Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been,” while former Traitors co‑stars Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas performed a Cha‑Cha to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.”
After the judges’ scores were combined with viewer votes, co‑hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro announced the bottom three couples: Tyler Cameron/Sharna Burgess, Giada De Laurentiis/Alan Bersten and Guillermo Rodriguez/Witney Carson. Giada and Alan were the first to leave the competition.
The eliminated couple received a wave of support from fellow contestants as the credits rolled, and the remaining pairs were told to prepare for Week 3’s “Yacht Rock”‑themed episode, slated for next Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Season 35 will also feature upcoming specials, including a tribute to Mariah Carey, a Grammys‑themed night, and a Horror Movie Night, as the show continues its run through the summer.