# Amber Glenn on Dancing With the Stars

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amber-glenn-on-dancing-with-the-stars
> Updated: 2026-09-23T15:11:34.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Olympic gold medalist figure skater Amber Glenn joined the cast of Season 35 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ alongside professional dancer Pasha Pashkov. Glenn, who recently made history as the first openly queer woman to represent the United States in Olympic singles figure skating, noted that she had previously limited social media use due to receiving “significant online hate and threats” related to her LGBTQ+ advocacy.

During the ‘Viral Hits Night’ episode, Glenn and Pashkov performed a tango to a cover of ‘All the Things She Said’. Glenn, a three-time U.S. national champion, stated the song choice was personal, connecting to her experiences with identity and coming out. The performance was inspired by the ‘Heated Rivalry’ series, a hockey drama Glenn has expressed an affinity for.

Glenn earned 21 out of 30 points for the routine, tying for the highest score of the night with Jenna Dewan. Judge Bruno Toniolo praised the performance, calling it the ‘best tango of the night – period.’ Paralympic Gold Medalist Ezra Frech also held a top position on the leaderboard during the same episode after earning 21/30 for a cha-cha performance with partner Daniella Karagach.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Amber Glenn performs ‘Heated Rivalry’ themed tango on Dancing with the Stars

Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn performed a tango on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ set to music from the ‘Heated Rivalry’ series, earning one of the night's highest scores.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amber-glenn-performs-heated-rivalry-themed-tango-on-dancing-with-the-stars

### 2026-09-23: Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn lead leaderboard on Dancing with the Stars

Athletes Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn rose to the top of the leaderboard during the ‘Viral Hits Night’ episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 35.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ezra-frech-and-amber-glenn-lead-leaderboard-on-dancing-with-the-stars

### 2026-09-02: Amber Glenn joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Amber Glenn will compete in Season 35 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ alongside professional dancer Pasha Pashkov.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amber-glenn-joins-dancing-with-the-stars-cast

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