# Dancing With the Stars Season 35 eliminations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-eliminations
> Updated: 2026-10-28T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

During the Horror Movie Night episode of Dancing With the Stars Season 35, a double elimination occurred involving contestants Tyler Cameron and Jackson Olson. Because no contestants were eliminated during the preceding Dedication Night, scores from both episodes were combined to determine the results.

Tyler Cameron, performing a Dracula-inspired Viennese waltz with partner Sharna Burgess, received a score of 26/40. The score consisted of three 7s from judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough, and a 5 from guest judge Shirley Ballas, who praised his acting but noted issues with posture and technique. Following the results, Cameron described his decision to walk off-camera as a “real human moment” on TikTok, explaining that he felt he had let both himself and Burgess down. Burgess defended the performance, suggesting the scores should have been higher.

Jackson Olson and partner Emma Slater were also eliminated, with Olson expressing gratitude for his experience on the show following his departure. 

In contrast to the eliminations, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson earned the season’s first perfect score of 40/40 for a contemporary routine inspired by the Saw franchise. Other notable developments included the return of Val Chmerkovskiy to the ballroom following a one-week suspension.

## Claims

- Tyler Cameron was eliminated from Dancing with the Stars on a Tuesday night. (reported by 5 sources)
- Cameron performed a Dracula-inspired Viennese Waltz for Horror Movie Night. (reported by 5 sources)
- Cameron received a total score of 26 out of 40. (reported by 5 sources)
- Judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough each gave Cameron a score of 7. (reported by 5 sources)
- Guest judge Shirley Ballas gave Cameron a score of 5. (reported by 5 sources)
- Shirley Ballas noted that Cameron had improper posture and technique. (reported by 5 sources)
- Sharna Burgess stated that Cameron executed the dance beautifully. (reported by 5 sources)
- Cameron walked off-camera after receiving his scores. (reported by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Tyler Cameron discusses Dancing with the Stars elimination

Tyler Cameron reflected on his ‘Dancing with the Stars’ elimination, explaining his emotional reaction to low scores following a Dracula-themed Viennese Waltz.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyler-cameron-discusses-dancing-with-the-stars-elimination

### 2026-10-28: Dancing With the Stars Season 35 sees double elimination on Horror Movie Night

Dancing With the Stars Season 35 saw a double elimination on Horror Movie Night, sending home Jackson Olson and Tyler Cameron, while Harry Shum Jr. earned the season's first perfect score.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dancing-with-the-stars-sees-double-elimination-and-first-perfect-score

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