The 35th season premiere of Dancing With the Stars faced unexpected technical issues on ABC’s website, which disrupted online voting. As a result, producers decided to cancel all online votes and switch to text message voting for the evening’s results. Despite the glitch, the show continued with its planned elimination, which saw Conner Leavitt, a star from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and his professional dance partner Adele Zaikman leave the competition. They received the lowest score of the night, 12 out of 30, which placed them at the bottom of the leaderboard. In contrast, Grey’s Anatomy actor Harry Shum Jr. and his dance partner Jenna Johnson performed exceptionally well, earning the highest score of the evening with 21 out of 30 points. Their performance was widely praised for its energy and precision. Another standout moment came from Paralympian Ezra Frech and his partner Daniella Karagach, who delivered an emotional tango to Kelly Clarkson’s "Since U Been Gone." Their performance earned them 20 out of 30 points and was considered one of the highlights of the show. Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough noted that despite the voting system failure, the total number of votes received was double that of last season’s premiere. This suggests continued strong viewer engagement with the show. The premiere night set the stage for the upcoming competition, with the focus now shifting to the female celebrities who will take to the dance floor on the second night of the season. The technical issues on ABC’s website were quickly addressed, and the show was able to proceed without further delays. While the glitch caused some initial confusion, it did not affect the overall flow of the competition. Fans and viewers remain excited for the upcoming episodes, as the show continues to attract a wide audience with its mix of celebrity talent and professional dance performances.