Dancing With the Stars debuted its first-ever Super Bowl Night, and the episode ended with an elimination that nobody saw coming. Guillermo Rodriguez and pro partner Witney Carson were sent home after their Salsa scored 22 out of 40, leaving Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess to survive the bottom two.
The exit was as gracious as it gets. Rodriguez thanked Carson for teaching him how to dance, and she praised him for looking out for her and her unborn baby throughout the season. It was the kind of moment that reminds you why the show keeps drawing such a loyal audience.
Elsewhere on the leaderboard, Jenna Dewan and Ezra Frech tied for the night’s top score at 36 out of 40. Justin Baldoni made a cameo with his family, and Joe Buck stepped in as a guest judge as the episode previewed ABC and ESPN’s Super Bowl LXI broadcast in February 2027. Add in earlier eliminations like Taylor Hanson and Ciara Miller, and this season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable yet.
Do you think Guillermo was voted off too soon? Tell us who you’re rooting for now.
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