Record fan vote eliminates Giada De Laurentiis on DWTS

Record fan vote eliminates Giada De Laurentiis on DWTS

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The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that chef Giada De Laurentiis and professional partner Alan Bersten were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on 21 September after a record number of audience votes, the show being filmed in Long Beach, California. Yahoo reported that the couple left the competition following a low-scoring salsa routine, and USA Today noted that Maura Higgins accidentally chipped Mark Ballas' tooth during rehearsals. The same Cincinnati Enquirer story added that three couples tied for the highest judges' scores.

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Jenna Dewan Val Chmerkovskiy Ezra French Daniella Karagach Amber Glenn Pasha Pashkov Ciara Miller Brandon Armstrong Maura Higgins Mark Ballas Giada De Laurentiis Alan Bersten Guillermo Rodriguez Witney Carson Alfonso Ribeiro Conner Leavitt Sarah Jane Nader Dancing With the Stars

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September 23, 2026
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Record fan vote sends Giada De Laurentiis home on Dancing with the Stars
Record fan vote sends Giada De Laurentiis home on Dancing with the Stars

Cincinnati Enquirer • 23 Sep 18:27

A record number of audience votes eliminated chef Giada De Laurentiis in week two of the show, while three couples tied for the highest judges' scores.

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Giada De Laurentiis apologizes to partner after Dancing With the Stars exit
Giada De Laurentiis apologizes to partner after Dancing With the Stars exit

Yahoo • 23 Sep 16:42

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis mouthed an apology to professional dancer Alan Bersten following their elimination from Dancing With the Stars, and the pair discussed the moment on the show.

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Giada De Laurentiis eliminated from Dancing With the Stars season 35
Giada De Laurentiis eliminated from Dancing With the Stars season 35

NJ.com • 23 Sep 14:15

Food Network chef Giada De Laurentiis and partner Alan Bersten were the third celebrity eliminated on the September 22 episode of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, receiving a 12-point score for their salsa.

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Giada De Laurentiis eliminated as DWTS Week 2 concludes, Higgins chips partner's tooth
Giada De Laurentiis eliminated as DWTS Week 2 concludes, Higgins chips partner's tooth

USA Today • 23 Sep 11:15

Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars eliminated Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten after Week 2's Viral Hits Night, while Maura Higgins disclosed she accidentally chipped Mark Ballas' tooth during rehearsals.

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Giada De Laurentiis eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after week two
Giada De Laurentiis eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after week two

Yahoo • 23 Sep 09:26

Chef Giada De Laurentiis and professional partner Alan Bersten were the third couple voted off the ABC dance competition following a low-scoring salsa performance.

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Three couples tie for lead as Giada De Laurentiis eliminated on DWTS week 2
Three couples tie for lead as Giada De Laurentiis eliminated on DWTS week 2

ABC7 Los Angeles • 23 Sep 04:24

In week two of season 35, three couples tied for the highest judges' score while celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and partner Alan Bersten were voted off.

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Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten eliminated on Dancing With the Stars' Viral Hits Night
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten eliminated on Dancing With the Stars' Viral Hits Night

Page Six • 23 Sep 02:18

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and professional dancer Alan Bersten were the latest couple to leave the Season 35 competition after receiving the lowest judges' scores on the show's Viral Hits themed episode.

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Giada De Laurentiis eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after low tango score
Giada De Laurentiis eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after low tango score

eonline.com • 23 Sep 02:00

Chef Giada De Laurentiis was the third contestant voted off Dancing With the Stars season 35 after receiving the lowest judges' scores for her tango performance.

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Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten receive 12 points on DWTS after rehearsal dispute
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten receive 12 points on DWTS after rehearsal dispute

Yahoo • 23 Sep 01:57

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and professional dancer Alan Bersten earned 12 of 30 possible points for their salsa on Dancing With the Stars, following a tense rehearsal exchange that was shown in a pre-recorded segment.

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DWTS Viral Hits Night sees three couples tie for top score and two eliminations
DWTS Viral Hits Night sees three couples tie for top score and two eliminations

The Hollywood Reporter • 23 Sep 01:20

On Viral Hits Night of Dancing With the Stars season 35, three couples earned the highest judges' score of 21/30, while Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader were eliminated.

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