Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars reaches the penultimate theme episode, dubbed Grammy Night. After a one-off shift to accommodate election coverage, the series settles back into its regular Tuesday slot. This return to normalcy means fans can mark their calendars for a night of music-driven choreography, live performances, and high-stakes competition.
The episode airs on Tuesday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on both ABC and Disney+. A live simulcast ensures viewers across the United States can watch in real time, while a next-day stream becomes available on Hulu for those who miss the broadcast. Voting opens during the telecast for audiences in the ET/CT zones and remains accessible online nationwide, allowing fans to influence which couples might face elimination alongside the judges’ scores.
When and where to watch Grammy Night
The broadcast runs for two hours, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and features a live studio audience. In addition to the televised performance, a simultaneous stream is hosted on Disney+, giving mobile viewers a seamless experience. After the live airing, the episode will be uploaded to Hulu the following day, preserving the full show for on-demand replay. Viewers can also cast votes through the official DWTS website or via SMS on participating U.S. carriers, though Canadian fans must vote online.
Performance lineup: dances and songs
Seven celebrity-pro pairs have been tasked with interpreting Grammy-winning or nominated tracks through a variety of ballroom styles. Amber Glenn and pro Pasha Pashkov deliver a fiery paso doble to Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life,” a track that clinched the 2004 Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. Connor Wood teams with Rylee Arnold for an Argentine tango set to Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack,” the 2007 Grammy winner for Best Dance Recording.
Meanwhile, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach also choose the Argentine tango, this time interpreting Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love (Remix),” a 2004 Best R&B Song honoree. Harry Shum Jr. and partner Jenna Johnson bring Latin flair with a salsa to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” a song nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammys. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy showcase a smooth jazz routine to Janet Jackson’s “All For You,” the 2002 winner for Best Dance Recording.
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas surprise the audience with an Argentine tango to Sisqó’s “Thong Song,” a 2001 Grammy-nominated R&B entry. Finally, Tatyana Ali joins forces with Jan Ravnik for a tango to the Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow,” which earned both a nomination for Best Dance Recording and a win for Best Short Form Music Video in 2010.
Dance-off matchups and bonus points
The night also revives the coveted Dance-off, where two couples perform the same style to the same song simultaneously, and judges award a set of bonus points to the victor. An extra point boost can shift the leaderboard dramatically, especially with the semifinals looming.
First, Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov square off against Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach in a rumba to Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine,” which will be performed live. The second showdown pits Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy against Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik, both delivering a cha-cha to Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey’s “The Middle,” with Morris providing a live cameo. The final match features Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold versus Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas, each dancing a cha-cha to Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do,” also presented live.
Because Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson earned immunity in the previous episode, they sit out the dance-offs but still receive the standard bonus points tied to their immunity status. The three victorious pairs will add those points to their judges’ scores, potentially altering which couple faces elimination at the end of the episode.
With only two weeks remaining before the season finale slated for November 24, the stakes on Grammy Night are unmistakably high. Fans can expect a blend of technical precision, emotional storytelling, and the electric energy of live Grammy-era hits—all culminating in a night that could decide the final lineup for the championship round.
