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'Dancing With The Stars' Season 35, Week 3 Recap: Who Goes Home?

Season 35’s Week 3 delivered a surprise exit as the fourth celebrity contestant was eliminated during Yacht Rock Night.

By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published October 1, 2026 03:47 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026 03:47 UTC

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Questions people are asking

Which contestant was eliminated in Week 3?

Coverage identifies the eliminated participant only as the fourth celebrity contestant; a name was not provided.

What was the theme of the Week 3 episode?

The episode featured a Yacht Rock Night theme, as noted by multiple outlets.

How did the professional dancers react to the elimination?

Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson discussed the exit, and other professional partners were described as mourning the departure, according to Yahoo reporting.

What happened

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Primary Driver: Season 35’s Week 3 delivered a surprise exit as the fourth celebrity contestant was eliminated during Yacht Rock Night.
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The departure was felt by professional partners, with Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson discussing the loss while other pros mourned, according to Yahoo coverage. The eliminated dancer’s exit follows a night where a “best” performance still couldn’t guarantee safety.

Vulture’s recap framed the episode as “Rock the Boat,” while E! News highlighted the “best” performance that was cut.

The Cincinnati Enquirer called the yacht‑rock night a surprise elimination, and multiple Yahoo pieces recapped missed moments and emotional reactions. Viewers can expect the next episode to feature new themes and continue the competition, with the remaining celebrities battling for safety.

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