Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson eliminated amid backstage tension on DWTS

Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson eliminated amid backstage tension on DWTS

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Cosmopolitan reported that professional dancer Britt Stewart and partner Taylor Hanson were eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" after receiving the lowest judges' scores on the September 29 episode, and that the departure sparked heightened backstage tension. Yahoo also noted the couple's elimination on the September 29 episode, describing them as the lowest-scoring pair in combined judges' scores and audience votes. Deadline added that the yacht-rock themed episode featured several couples earning high marks while the eliminated pair received the lowest judges’ marks.

The Hollywood Reporter said Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr. tied for the highest judges' scores that night and that the competition continued after the previous week's eliminations.

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Amber Glenn Pasha Pashkov Harry Shum Jr. Jenna Johnson Julia Stiles Ezra Sosa Guillermo Rodriguez Witney Carson Tatyana Ali Jan Ravnik Taylor Hanson Britt Stewart Maura Higgins Mark Ballas Ciara Miller Brandon Armstrong Jackson Olson Emma Slater Connor Wood Rylee Arnold Jenna Dewan Val Chmerkovskiy Tyler Cameron Sharna Burgess Ezra Frech Daniella Karagach Giada De Laurentiis Alan Bersten Conner Leavitt Sarah Jane Nader

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October 01, 2026
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Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' amid backstage tension
Britt Stewart and Taylor Hanson eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' amid backstage tension

Cosmopolitan • 01 Oct 11:21

Professional dancer Britt Stewart and partner Taylor Hanson were eliminated after receiving a low score, prompting reports of heightened emotions among the show's cast and crew.

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September 30, 2026
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DWTS Yacht Rock Night sees top scores and first elimination
DWTS Yacht Rock Night sees top scores and first elimination

AOL.com • 30 Sep 02:19

Olympian Amber Glenn and partner Pasha Pashkov earned perfect scores on Yacht Rock Night, while Taylor Hanson and pro Britt Stewart were the first couple eliminated.

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Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart eliminated from Dancing With the Stars season 35
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart eliminated from Dancing With the Stars season 35

E! News • 30 Sep 02:07

Singer Taylor Hanson and professional dancer Britt Stewart were voted off the competition after their foxtrot performance on the September 29 episode, receiving one of the lowest scores of the week.

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Week 3 eliminations announced on Dancing with the Stars season 35
Week 3 eliminations announced on Dancing with the Stars season 35

Deadline • 30 Sep 02:01

The yacht-rock themed episode saw several couples earn high scores, while one pair was eliminated after receiving the lowest judges’ marks.

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DWTS Season 35 Yacht Rock Night Scores and Elimination Update
DWTS Season 35 Yacht Rock Night Scores and Elimination Update

The Hollywood Reporter • 30 Sep 01:18

Amber Glenn and Harry Shum Jr. tied for the highest judges' scores on Yacht Rock Night, while the competition continues after last week's eliminations.

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Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart eliminated on DWTS Yacht Rock night
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart eliminated on DWTS Yacht Rock night

Yahoo • 30 Sep 00:11

On the September 29 episode of Dancing With the Stars, the couple with the lowest combined judges' scores and audience votes, Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, were voted off the competition.

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