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What Braxton Berrios Texted Alix Earle After Dancing With the Stars Premiere

Season 34 premiere featured a scoring error that affected rankings; voting doubled from last season's opener, and no eliminations occurred with a double elimination planned next week.

  • The season 34 premiere of Dancing With the Stars took place on Tuesday, September 16, featuring fourteen new celebrity couples performing live in Los Angeles.
  • The premiere had no eliminations to allow judges' scores and fan votes to carry over to a double elimination scheduled for the September 23 episode.
  • Influencer Alix Earle performed 'Circus' by Britney Spears with pro Val Chmerkovskiy and received praise for an elegant, charismatic routine, though judges wanted more salsa content and fewer lifts.
  • Alix shared that her boyfriend, NFL player Braxton Berrios, was unable to watch live due to injury but sent supportive texts, including a voting screenshot, while she expressed excitement to continue the competition.
  • The premiere set a competitive tone with top scores tied at 15 out of 20 for Robert Irwin and Whitney Leavitt, implying high stakes as couples prepare for the upcoming elimination round.
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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