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'Dancing with the Stars': Unexpected ending on emotion-filled 'Dedication Night' stuns ballroom

Headline from ABC 13 Houston, from the development of Oct 20, 2026

Newest development Oct 21, 2026 · 2 reportsMirrorball Madness: 'Dedication Night' on Dancing with the Stars

There was an unexpected ending to "Dedication Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" this week.

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    'Dancing with the Stars': Unexpected ending on emotion-filled 'Dedication Night' stuns ballroom

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

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    Mirrorball Madness: 'Dedication Night' on Dancing with the Stars

    Headline from My High Plains ·

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  1. Deseret News

    Pro dancer suspended ahead of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Dedication Night (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    One of the most anticipated nights of the “Dancing with the Stars” season is here: Dedication Night. The annual episode features each celebrity contestant dedicating their performance to someone special in their life and some of the performances will also feature special guests.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    You can watch 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 episode 7 tonight. Here's how (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    "Dancing with the Stars" season 35 is already airing its 7th night! Let's take a look at everything you need to know to watch this legendary TV series.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Dedication Night: Watch episode 7 for free today (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Here's where you can watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 35, Dedication Night for free in episode 7.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Grab the Tissues, It’s Dedication Night on ‘Dancing With the Stars’: See the Scores, Who Went Home (Updating Live) (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Val Chmerkovskiy will not partake in Tuesday night's episode following a controversial comment he made referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars while defending his wife, fellow pro Jenna Johnson, against comments Carrie Ann Inaba made on Super Bowl Night.

  5. Deadline

    ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Recap: Dedication Night Features A Lot Of Tears & ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Cast Reunion (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from this week’s episode of Dancing with the Stars. It’s Dedication Night in the ballroom, so grab your tissues. Tuesday night’s episode of Dancing with the Stars featured the remaining 10 celebrity contestants and their pro partners perform routines dedicat…

  6. New York Post

    Which ‘Dancing With the Stars’ couple went home on ‘Dedication Night’? (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Another Mirrorball hopeful is saying goodbye.

  7. New York Post

    How ‘Dancing With the Stars’ acknowledged Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension drama on ‘Dedication Night’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Chmerkovskiy made the controversial post in an attempt to defend his wife, Jenna Johnson, from Inaba's criticism.

  8. ABC 13 Houston

    'Dancing with the Stars': Unexpected ending on emotion-filled 'Dedication Night' stuns ballroom (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    There was an unexpected ending to "Dedication Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" this week.

  9. Deseret News

    ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Dedication Night featured no elimination, heartfelt tributes and a gender reveal (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Dedication Night on “Dancing with the Stars” is a fan-favorite episode each year. The annual theme night features each celebrity contestant doing a special performance dedicated to someone or something special in their life.

  10. My High Plains

    Mirrorball Madness: 'Dedication Night' on Dancing with the Stars (opens My High Plains)

    Published

    My High Plains's feed description

    Week 6 of Dancing with the Stars was a special one as they celebrated "Dedication Night," where the contestants performed a dance dedicated to a special person or place in their lives.

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