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Danielle with… Kym Johnson Herjavec (Ballroom Breakdown DWTS 3504)

Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 15m

Summary

Danielle Fischel and Kim Johnson Herjavec recap the Yacht Rock-themed week of Dancing with the Stars season 35, noting how the slower music challenged the couples. They highlight standout performances from Amber Glenn, Harry Shum Jr., and Tatiana Ali, while expressing shock at Taylor Hanson’s elimination despite his improvement. The hosts also discuss the technical nuances of the dances and the judges’ scoring trends.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Gentle Cleanser and Grainger Intro and Yacht Rock theme discussion Amber and Pasha: Yacht Rock performance and injury Amber and Pasha: Choreography and progression Skybox mocktails and judge reactions Julia: Salsa performance and acting mindset Julia: Judge scores and personal ratings Whitney and partner: Foxtrot and umbrella trick Whitney: Gimmicks and scoring debate Tatiana Ali: Quickstep performance analysis Tatiana Ali: Judge feedback and scoring People's Choice: Sexiest Pro voting Jenna and partner: Jive and mustache comment Taylor Hanson: Foxtrot and Doobie Brothers Voting process and elimination shock Mora Higgins: Quickstep and pressure Sierra: Cha Cha and technique notes Jackson Olson: Pas de Deux and masculinity Connor Wood: Foxtrot and timing issues Jenna and partner: Samba and leg burn Dylan and partner: Jive and elimination Ezra Freck: Foxtrot and prosthetic leg Elimination: Taylor Hanson and closing
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