DANCING WITH THE STARS - “Grammy Night” - The remaining seven couples celebrate Music’s Biggest NightⓇ with showstopping performances inspired by iconic Grammy®-nominated and Grammy-winning artists, songs and unforgettable moments in music history. TUESDAY, NOV. 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) EZRA FRECH, DANIELLA KARAGACH
Dancing With the Stars Recap for 11/10/2026
This is Grammy night on Dancing With the Stars 35 on ABC. Tonight, the remaining seven couples will dance to some of the greatest songs in Grammy wining history and then do a dance off.
Harry and Jenna got immunity from the dance off due to being the highest scored couple of the season. They will also get two points added to their scores.
As always, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host while Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli judge.
After a fun opening act and a lesson in Grammy history, we get down to business.
Celebrity: Ezra Frech
Claim to Fame: Paralympic star
Pro: Daniella Karagach
Dance: Argentine tango
Song: Crazy in Love by Beyonce
Sammi: What a way to begin the night! This is not the version of the song I expected, but somehow, they make it work. He is also showing how much he has improved since day one….win or lose, he is an inspiration, the people’s champion and Mr. Congeniality! WOW!
Carrie Ann: This is his hardest dance and he stayed centered while telling the story.
Derek: It was amazing and beautiful.
Bruno: They were smoldering!
Score: 9-9-9=27/30
Celebrity: Amber Glenn
Claim to Fame: Olympic star
Pro: Pasha Pashkov
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: Bring Me to Life by Evanescence
Sammi: Her best dance. She put everything she had into that performance and showed that she is in it to win it and is taking no prisoners…. she is like the second coming of Ilona Maher and I am here for it!
Derek: It had power, precision and purpose. Incredible.
Bruno: It was everything a paso doble should be.
Carrie Ann: It was stunning and she is taking the lead.
Score: 9-9-10=28
Celebrity: Maura Higgins
Claim to Fame: Reality star
Pro: Mark Ballas
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: Thong Song by Sisqo
Sammi: She got hurt this week! It looks like she is okay since she dancing. I never expected this remix to the Thong Song, let alone have it to an Argentine Tango but here we are and Mark somehow made it work, showing he can do a dance to just about any song and handle any challenge that comes his way.
Bruno: It was elegant and sensual.
Carrie Ann: She is graceful and a warrior who delivered a work of art.
Derek: It was impressive and beautiful.
Score: 9-9-9=27/30
Celebrity: Jenna Dewan
Claim to Fame: The Rookie star
Pro: Val Chmerkovskiy
Dance: Jazz
Song: All For You by Janet Jackson
Sammi: This is a fun, sassy side of Jenna! It is definitely a great dance and shows her at her comfort level, and also is allowing her to let loose and just be herself.
Carrie Ann: She is the reason why people are dancing again.
Derek: She is inspiring others with her dances.
Bruno: She was in her comfort zone.
Score: 10-9-9=28/30
JANET JACKSON GAVE HER A SHOUTOUT! That is even better than a ten!
Celebrity: Tatyana Ali
Claim to Fame: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star
Pro: Jan Ravnik
Dance: Tango
Song: Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas
Sammi: She is improving every week with every dance…..she is the most determined, most improved and most dedicated dancer this season, bar none. Everyone is doing so well, but she is in a class of her own.
Derek: She has a way of drawing everyone into her dance. Fantastic.
Bruno: Boom, boom WOW!
Carrie Ann: They were so in sync with each other.
Score: 9-9-9=27/30
Celebrity: Connor Wood
Claim to Fame: Comedian/Podcaster
Pro: Rylee Arnold
Dance: Tango
Song: Sexyback by Justin Timberlake and Timbaland
Sammi: They brought sexy back and aren’t returning it! WOW, he is showing how he is here to stay by taking in every comment from the judge, every lesson from Rylee and becoming the best dancer he can be,
Bruno: They were making music tonight.
Carrie Ann: Holla! He is on a roll.
Derek: It was intensive and decisive and one of his best dances to boot.
Score: 9-9-9=27/30
Celebrity: Harry Shum Jr.
Claim to Fame: Grey’s Anatomy/Glee star
Pro: Jenna Johnson
Dance: Salsa
Song: Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
Sammi: What a way to end this round! He put his heart and soul into this and he brought so much joy to the dance floor.
Carrie Ann: It made her smile.
Derek: He is magnetic and effortless.
Bruno: He is revved up and ready to go.
Score: 10-9-10=29/30
Dance off!
Amber + Pasha vs. Ezra + Dani
Rumba — “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, performing live
The judges love the interaction and how they celebrated each other’s talent.
Winner: Amber and Pasha—two points added to their scores
Jenna + Val vs. Tatyana + Jan
Cha Cha — “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, with Maren Morris performing live
The judges think they gave it all they had while showing different dance styles.
Winner: Jenna and Val—two points added to their scores
Connor + Rylee vs. Maura + Mark
Cha Cha — “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow, performing live
The judges think it was a fun dance with loads of charisma and class.
Winner: Maura and Mark—two points added to their scores
Results! Harry and Jenna, Amber and Pasha, Ezra and Daniella, Maura and Mark and Conner and Rylee.
The maybe bottom two are Tatyana and Jan and Jenna and Val, with Jenna and Val going home.
More next week, stay tuned!
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