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Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Episode 9 | Showstoppers, Team Dance Showdowns, and The Julia Stiles Ballroom Exit
53 min•4 november 2026
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Iconic showtunes, high-stakes ballroom choreography, and an emotional elimination collided in Season 35, Episode 9 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, proving that bringing Disney and Broadway together under the glittering mirrorball will push every celebrity couple to absolute theatrical exhaustion! The theme night raised the stakes from the very first beat, with the judges' table welcoming Broadway powerhouse and Tony-winning superstar Cynthia Erivo as a discerning guest judge. Bringing unmatched musical theater pedigree, Erivo held every routine under a microscope, demanding genuine character work alongside technical footwork. The evening's undeniable high mark belonged to Harry Shum Jr. and pro Jenna Johnson, who delivered a jaw-dropping jazz routine to Mary Poppins’ "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" that captured the full theatrical grandeur of Broadway, securing top marks and bringing the ballroom to its feet.
The pressure hit an all-time high as the season debuted its first round of team dances, forcing the celebrity-pro pairs to band together for ensemble synchronization. Divided between Team Slaytopia and Team Wildcat, the group numbers delivered contrasting energy levels across the floor—with Team Wildcat clinching the victory behind their high-octane High School Musical energy, while others struggled to blend individual flair with group timing. But the magic of the Disney-Broadway showcase couldn't soften the blow of the bottom tier. Despite delivering a fierce paso doble to Hamilton’s "Satisfied" while battling through a painful rib injury, Hollywood favorite Julia Stiles and pro partner Ezra Sosa were officially eliminated and sent home just short of the season's final stretch!
The Snark Squad immediately flooded our channels to dissect the musical carnage, passionately debating Cynthia Erivo’s scoring standards across the board. Our community praised Harry and Jenna for operating on an entirely different level of precision, while calling out the messy pacing and uneven synchronization that dragged down the team dance routines. The Snark Squad was deeply divided over Julia Stiles and Ezra's exit—with many arguing she was robbed after fighting through severe pain to deliver theatrical growth, while others pointed out that the competition has reached a point where safe routines will get you cut instantly. Want Danielle and Jay's immediate, unfiltered forensic breakdown of Cynthia Erivo's paddle habits, Harry’s Broadway masterclass, and Julia Stiles' final scores? Tune in to The Snark Side Podcast as we dissect every kick, turn, group choreo blunder, and ballroom receipt you cannot afford to miss!
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The pressure hit an all-time high as the season debuted its first round of team dances, forcing the celebrity-pro pairs to band together for ensemble synchronization. Divided between Team Slaytopia and Team Wildcat, the group numbers delivered contrasting energy levels across the floor—with Team Wildcat clinching the victory behind their high-octane High School Musical energy, while others struggled to blend individual flair with group timing. But the magic of the Disney-Broadway showcase couldn't soften the blow of the bottom tier. Despite delivering a fierce paso doble to Hamilton’s "Satisfied" while battling through a painful rib injury, Hollywood favorite Julia Stiles and pro partner Ezra Sosa were officially eliminated and sent home just short of the season's final stretch!
The Snark Squad immediately flooded our channels to dissect the musical carnage, passionately debating Cynthia Erivo’s scoring standards across the board. Our community praised Harry and Jenna for operating on an entirely different level of precision, while calling out the messy pacing and uneven synchronization that dragged down the team dance routines. The Snark Squad was deeply divided over Julia Stiles and Ezra's exit—with many arguing she was robbed after fighting through severe pain to deliver theatrical growth, while others pointed out that the competition has reached a point where safe routines will get you cut instantly. Want Danielle and Jay's immediate, unfiltered forensic breakdown of Cynthia Erivo's paddle habits, Harry’s Broadway masterclass, and Julia Stiles' final scores? Tune in to The Snark Side Podcast as we dissect every kick, turn, group choreo blunder, and ballroom receipt you cannot afford to miss!
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