Why Dancing with the Stars Disney Night Is Trending
Dancing with the Stars is trending due to its Season 35 Disney Night episode, which shifted from its typical Tuesday schedule to air live on a Monday. Online attention also spiked after a social media post accidentally revealed the night's dance order and a professional dancer announced she would miss the broadcast due to illness.
What happened
- 2 Nov
Pro dancer Adele Zaikman announces on social media that she will miss the live broadcast's opening number due to illness [1].
- 2 Nov
Fans discover an alleged performance schedule after zooming in on a social media photo posted by a troupe member [2].
- 2 Nov
Season 35 airs its Disney Night episode on a special Monday evening schedule [1].
What you need to know
The episode featured the remaining eight couples performing routines set to Disney Broadway show tunes [1].
The broadcast introduced team freestyle routines, with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough each joining a group [1].
First-year pro Adele Zaikman missed the episode due to illness but is set to return for the season finale on November 24 [1].
The night's alleged lineup leaked online after online users examined a mirror selfie shared by a troupe member [2].
It remains unconfirmed whether the leaked rundown matched the exact broadcast order or if the show's spin-off series will return for a second season.
Background
The Disney-themed broadcast served as Week 8 of Season 35 for the long-running competition. The episode was scheduled for a special Monday night slot rather than its traditional Tuesday time, ending with one couple being voted off at the end of the show.
Beyond individual routines, the broadcast introduced group competition. The eight remaining pairs were divided into two groups, named Team Slaytopia and Team Wildcats, with each group joined by one of the show's hosts for a team freestyle dance.
Questions people ask
Why did Dancing with the Stars air on Monday?
Season 35 moved its Week 8 Disney Night episode to a special Monday evening broadcast instead of its normal Tuesday night slot.
Which professional dancer missed the broadcast?
Adele Zaikman was unable to perform in the opening number due to illness, though she plans to return for the finale.
How was the performance order leaked?
Viewers zoomed in on a photo posted to Instagram by troupe dancer Kamri Peterson, which caught the night's lineup on a paper in the background.
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