Los Angeles, Oct 14, 2026 - No one could have imagined what America's number one dance reality show, Dancing With The Stars Season 35*, did this time. On Tuesday, October 13, DWTS transformed its ballroom into a mini Super Bowl stadium. The makers named it *Super Bowl Night - DWTS's Own Halftime Show. The excitement of football, the iconic halftime songs and dance routine, all three together.
Every moment of this night was a touchdown. And the heroes of this touchdown were guest judge *Joe Buck*, comeback king *Emmitt Smith*, and the 11 remaining celebrity couples.
DWTS Super Bowl Halftime - How did the ballroom become a stadium?
The show started with a bang. As soon as the lights came on, all the professional dancers performed a mega opening number. The songs played were *Bad Bunny's "NUEVAYoL", *Rudenbaum's "Rude Boy" and *Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE"* and in between *Monday Night Football's famous theme.* The audience stood up and cheered.
The stage was given a Super Bowl-like look, with football visuals on large screens, dancers like cheerleaders, and the "DWTS SUPER BOWL NIGHT" logo on LEDs behind the judges.
This was the first time in the history of DWTS's 35 seasons that the Super Bowl was used as the theme. The makers' idea was that the Super Bowl is not just a platform for football, but also for music and entertainment. Halftime shows have made stars like Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Usher, and Bruno Mars legends, so why not dance to their songs?
Guest Judge Dancing With The Stars: Who Is Joe Buck? and Emmitt Smith's Return
The two biggest names this night were:
1. Who is Joe Buck? What was Joe Buck doing on Dancing With The Stars?
If you watch sports, you'll know Joe Buck. He's America's biggest sports broadcaster. He's the voice of Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC. In February 2027, he will call his 7th Super Bowl. This time, DWTS invited him as a guest judge for the first time.
He sat and scored alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. As a result, each couple received a score out of 40 instead of 30. Joe Buck judged with great respect. He said, "I watch every move in football, and I'm watching every footwork here."
2. Emmitt Smith DWTS - Return of a Legend
The loudest applause on Super Bowl Night came when DWTS Season 3 champion Emmitt Smith took the stage. Emmitt Smith is a Dallas Cowboys legend, a three-time Super Bowl winner, and an NFL Hall of Famer. He won the DWTS trophy with Cheryl Burke in 2006.
Emmitt was joined by Donald Driver (Season 14 winner), DeMarcus Ware, and Danny Amendola. They all performed a short football dance in the opening act. Derek Hough said, "There's nothing better than a champion returning."
All Performances on Super Bowl Night - Who Danced to Which Song?
Eleven couples performed this night. Har performance kisi na kisi iconic Halftime song par thi:
Amber Glenn aur Pasha Pashkov: Samba - "Mi Gente" by J Balvin & Willy William (inspired by Beyonce's Coachella)
Connor Wood aur Rylee Arnold: Samba - "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira ft Wyclef Jean - Shakira sang this song at the 2020 Super Bowl.
Ezra Frech aur Daniella Karagach: Salsa - "Hot in Herre" by Nelly
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson:* Salsa - "Titi Me Pregunto" by Bad Bunny - Bad Bunny is the 2026 Halftime Headliner.
Harry Shum Jr. aur Jenna Johnson: Samba - "Yeah!" by Usher ft Lil Jon & Ludacris - Usher Super Bowl 2024 headliner.
Jackson Olson aur Emma Slater: Salsa - "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy: Paso Doble - "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga Super Bowl 2017.
Julia Stiles aur Ezra Sosa:* Jazz - "Jenny from the Block" by JLo - Jennifer Lopez Super Bowl 2020.
Maura Higgins aur Mark Ballas: Tango - "Only Girl (In The World)" by Rihanna - Rihanna Super Bowl 2023.
Tatyana Ali aur Jan Ravnik: Salsa - "Squabble Up" by Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick Super Bowl 2025.
Tyler Cameron aur Sharna Burgess: Jazz - "The Time (Dirty Bit)" by Black Eyed Peas
Full Scoreboard: Dekhein Kisne Kitne Score Liye - DWTS Tonight Scores
Judges gave scores out of 40:
Top Par - 36/40
- *Jenna Dewan & Val:* 9+9+9+9 = 36 - The judges gave a standing ovation for the Paso Doble. Bruno said, "Pure power!"
- *Ezra Frech & Daniella:* 9+9+9+9 = 36 - Ezra, a Paralympic gold medalist in a pair, made everyone cry with a one-handed cartwheel. Carrie Ann cried.
*34 and 33 - Strong Contenders*
- *Amber Glenn & Pasha:* 34/40 (8,9,9,8)
- *Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa:* 33/40 (9,8,8,8) - After watching Julia's jazz, the judges said this was her best performance. It reminded them of Save the Last Dance.
- *Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna:* 33/40
- *Maura Higgins & Mark:* 33/40
*Middle Order*
- *Jackson Olson & Emma:* 31/40 - Jackson, who survived a social media controversy last week, made a strong comeback.
- *Tyler Cameron & Sharna:* 30/40
- *Tatyana Ali & Jan:* 29/40
*Bottom 2 - Danger Zone*
- *Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold:* 25/40 (6,6,6,7) - Connor Wood, a TikTok star, had the lowest score. His fans were trending "Vote Connor Wood" on Twitter.
- *Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson:* 22/40 (6,5,5,6) - Lowest score.
*Who Went Home? DWTS Eliminations - Biggest Shock*
Everyone's heart was pounding in the end. Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough said, "After America's votes and the judges' scores are tallied..."
The couple eliminated on Super Bowl Night was *Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson.*
Guillermo, Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s beloved security guard, ended his journey here. This was the sixth elimination of Season 35. Previously, *Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong* were eliminated on Mariah Carey Night.
Guillermo said as he left, "I'm a security guard, so getting here was like winning the Super Bowl. Witney turned me into a dancer."
Witney Carson, who will be taking maternity leave after this season for her second child, became emotional. The audience gave her a standing ovation.
*DWTS Vote - How to Vote? What Time Does DWTS Air?*
You too can save your favorite. The show airs *live* every Tuesday night from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. You can vote during the live show on http://ABC.com or the Disney+ app.
*Conclusion - What will happen next week?*
Super Bowl Night proved that DWTS is not just a dance show, but a Super Bowl of entertainment. Joe Buck's guest judging, Emmitt Smith's return, and Guillermo's emotional exit—this night had it all.
Now only 10 couples remain. Halloween Night is expected next week. Will Julia Stiles win the Mirrorball? Will Connor Wood survive? We'll have to see.
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