Julia Stiles and her professional partner, Ezra Sosa, were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars Season 35 during Disney Night on November 2. The pair performed a paso doble to “Satisfied” from Hamilton, earning 33 out of 40 points from the judges, but their combined scores and viewer votes were not enough to keep them in the competition.
The episode featured eight remaining couples dancing to songs from Disney productions, followed by two group freestyle performances. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli were joined by guest judge Cynthia Erivo to evaluate the routines.
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Individual Performances and Scores
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov opened the night with a quickstep to “A Star Is Born” from Hercules. The judges praised their joyful performance, although Tonioli and Inaba noticed a small misstep. The couple received 34/40.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas performed a jive to “You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!” from Peter Pan. The judges praised Higgins’ energy and stage presence but said she needed sharper leg movements and more energy at certain points. They earned 32/40.
Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik danced a contemporary routine to “Easy as Life” from Aida. Inaba said the performance gave her chills, while the other judges praised Ali’s emotional delivery and offered advice on extending her movements. Ali earned 33/40, her highest score of the season.
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson returned with a jazz routine to “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins. After earning the season’s first perfect score the previous week, Shum impressed the judges again with his performance and precise movements. The couple received another 40/40.
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach performed a samba to “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid. The judges praised Frech’s hip movements and his ability to apply their previous feedback. Hough gave the couple a 10, while the other judges awarded 9s, bringing their total to 37/40.
Stiles and Sosa performed a paso doble to “Satisfied” from Hamilton. Stiles had faced a difficult rehearsal period after her previous rib injury flared up, but she still delivered an emotional routine. Tonioli praised her storytelling, Inaba complimented her ability to turn raw emotion into dancing, and Hough called the performance a comeback after a setback. The pair received 33/40.
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy danced a quickstep to “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast. Inaba praised Dewan’s performance, while Hough highlighted the couple’s footwork, elegance and use of the ballroom. Tonioli called the routine Dancing With the Stars at its best. They earned a perfect 40/40.
Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold closed the individual round with a waltz to “I See the Light” from Tangled. The judges praised their connection and storytelling but said Wood needed to improve his frame, floor movement and ability to lead. They finished with 32/40.
Team Dances Bring More Points
Team Slaytopia, led by Alfonso Ribeiro, included Glenn and Pashkov, Stiles and Sosa, Higgins and Ballas, and Ali and Ravnik. They performed to “Zoo” from Zootopia 2.
Tonioli praised the team’s samba rolls and Stiles’ performance, while Inaba complimented the way the dancers blended their styles. Hough also enjoyed the camaraderie among the group. Team Slaytopia earned 36/40, with the points added to each member’s individual score.
Team Wildcats included Frech and Karagach, Dewan and Chmerkovskiy, Wood and Arnold, and Shum and Johnson. Julianne Hough joined the group for a freestyle to “We’re All in This Together” from High School Musical.
The judges praised the team’s energy and the joy they brought to the ballroom. Tonioli said every dancer delivered an outstanding performance, while Inaba called it a wonderful ending to the night. Team Wildcats received a perfect 40/40.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Sent Home
After both rounds of performances, six couples were announced safe in no particular order: Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov, Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik, and Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas also survived the elimination.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa were the couple eliminated on Disney Night, ending their Season 35 journey despite receiving positive feedback for their final performance.
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.