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Ezra Frech, Heath Ledger Tribute Flood ‘Dancing with the Stars’ with Tears
Judges’ scores were combined with live votes, and cohosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough said no one would leave after the emotional tribute routines.
- On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced no couple would be eliminated during ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" Dedication Night episode. "On such a special night, we didn't want anyone to be sent home," Hough said.
- Pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy was absent following a one-week suspension for an "inappropriate remark" posted on social media. Alan Bersten replaced him to perform with celebrity partner Jenna Dewan for the episode.
- Former pro Kym Johnson joined the judges' panel as guest judge alongside regulars Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov earned the night's highest score with 38 out of 40 points for their contemporary performance.
- Contestant Tyler Cameron announced his fiancée Tate Madden is pregnant during the episode. Cameron and pro Sharna Burgess dedicated their contemporary performance to mothers everywhere, with the news moving judge Derek Hough to tears.
- All scores and viewer votes from this week will carry over to next week's episode on October 27, dubbed "Horror Movie Night," which will feature a double elimination with guest judge Shirley Ballas.
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Ezra Frech, Heath Ledger tribute flood ‘Dancing with the Stars’ with tears
Tears were flowing Tuesday at “DWTS.” Dedicating performances to people who made a difference in their lives, the contestants certainly showed the emotion that fueled them all season long.
Dancing With the Stars Dedication Night: See the Scores and Who Was Eliminated
Dancing With the Stars Dedication Night: See the Scores and Who Was Eliminated It was a night of emotion and high-stakes competition that culminated in another exit from the ballroom as Dancing With the Stars aired its “Dedication Night.” The episode saw couples dedicate their routines to people or causes that have touched their lives in a big way, with…
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