Danielle with… Kym Johnson-Herjavec (Ballroom Breakdown DWTS 3502)
Sep 18, 2026 · 53m
Summary
Pod Meets World reviews Night 2 of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, featuring host and two-time champion Kim Johnson. They discuss the women’s performances, noting that female celebrities face unique challenges with high heels and stricter judging standards. The episode highlights standout routines from Amber Glenn, Moira Higgins, and Jenna Dewan, while also analyzing the pros’ rapid learning process for opening numbers and the impact of the split-gender premiere format.
Topics discussed
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DWTS Season 35 Premiere and Ratings
Debate: Difficulty for Male vs Female Celebs
Opinions on the Two-Night Premiere Format
Pro Opening Number and Rehearsal Process
Dance 1: Tatiana Ali and Jan Ravnik (Jive)
Dance 2: Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov (Cha Cha)
Dance 3: Sierra Miller and Brandon Armstrong (Foxtrot)
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Dance 4: Gianna and Partner (Tango)
Dance 5: Female Duo (Quickstep)
Dance 6: Moira and Partner (Foxtrot)
Dance 7: Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills (Jive)
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Dance 8: Jenna Dewan and Val Shmerkovsky (Tango)
Eliminations, Voting, and Final Thoughts
Closing Sponsorships and Outro
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