A twist in which two couples are voted off in a single episode. Dancing with the Stars announced one for its October 27, 2026 Horror Movie Night after choosing to eliminate nobody on Dedication Night. The twist meant week six’s scores carried over, putting the four couples tied on 32 in immediate danger. The announcement instantly raised the stakes of every rehearsal scheduled for the following week.
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Mentioned in: Tyler Cameron’s Girl-Dad Reveal, Amber Glenn’s Near-Perfect Night and the Elimination That Never Came