ABC previews Dancing with the Stars Disney Night with eight couples left
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Summary
The ABC News segment previews the return of Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars, highlighting full fantasy productions, elaborate costumes, princesses, and villains. With eight couples remaining past the halfway point, the competition has intensified. It specifically notes momentum for Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson following the season's first perfect score.
The short clip uses standard entertainment-news framing, name-dropping the highlighted couple without naming sources or displaying graphics. It serves as a teaser ahead of the Monday broadcast, which features a Broadway twist, guest judge Cynthia Erivo, live Broadway performances, and returning team dances.
Editorial Assessment
The preview is accurate and aligns with official details for Season 35, Week 8. Claims about the number of couples, the perfect score, and Disney Night's popularity hold up fully. Viewers might miss that the episode airs Monday, November 2 (shifted for midterm election coverage on Tuesday), includes a Broadway theme rather than standard Disney songs, and features team dances plus guest performers like Heather Headley. The enthusiastic tone is typical for entertainment coverage and effectively builds anticipation without distortion. No notable factual failings; the brevity leaves out richer context available in full previews.
Key Moments
Disney Night returns to Dancing with the Stars and is consistently one of the biggest nights of the season
Disney Night has been a high-viewership and high-vote tradition since Season 18; 2024 edition drew over 16 million votes per reports.
Eight remaining couples, competition getting tight past halfway mark
Confirmed across sources: eight couples left after double elimination on Horror Movie Night in Season 35.
Gio, Harry Shum Jr., and Jenna Johnson riding momentum of the season's first perfect score
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson earned the first 40/40 of the season on Horror Movie Night for their Saw-themed contemporary; "Gio" appears to be a minor slip but the couple and score are accurate.
Expect full fantasy productions, princesses, villains, and high costume budget
Standard description of Disney Night; this year's edition adds Broadway elements with costumes and group numbers from multiple Disney properties.
Sources Consulted
- Dancing with the Stars Disney Night Returns on Monday With Broadway Theme and a Special Guest Judge
- See the List of Songs and Dances for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Disney Night
- ‘DWTS’ Disney Night Performance Order: Who’s Dancing When
- When is ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Disney Night? Season 35’s schedule change explained
- Who is Left on 'Dancing With the Stars'? Who Got Eliminated?
- DWTS Season 35 Scores and Leaderboard, Week by Week