A fourth celebrity and pro duo will be eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29.
It's "Yacht Rock Night" on Week 3 of 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight, which means the remaining 13 contestants and their partners will hit the ballroom once again to prove their spot in the competition.
Eliminations happen every week on 'Dancing with the Stars,' and the duo that gets sent home is determined by a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores.
So, how do 'Dancing with the Stars' eliminations actually work?
Here is everything you need to know about 'Dancing with the Stars' eliminations and how to vote ahead of tonight's Week 3 episode.
How do 'Dancing with the Stars' eliminations work?
The 'Dancing with the Stars' duos are scored 1-10 by each of the three judges after every performance.
The combined score from the three judges, which goes up to 30, determines where each couple places on the leaderboard for the night.
The celebrity and pro duo with the lowest score isn't necessarily the one who gets eliminated, however.
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminations work by tallying up the totals of each duo's scores from the judges, along with how many votes they received from the public.
For example, on Week 2 of 'Dancing with the Stars,' celebrities Giada De Laurentiis and Guillermo Rodriguez both tied for the lowest scores for the night, but Guillermo received more fan votes, keeping him and his pro partner safe heading into Week 3 of 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight.
Even a celebrity and pro duo who receives high scores from the judges and lands at the top of the leaderboard could potentially get eliminated if they get the fewest amount of fan votes.
When is the voting period open during 'Dancing with the Stars'
There are two ways to vote on 'Dancing with the Stars': via SMS or online, but the voting period is only open between the start of the show, 8 p.m. ET, and shortly after the final dance of the night.
Votes before or after the voting period is open will not be counted.
How to vote on 'Dancing with the Stars' SMS
Fans who want to vote via SMS can text the name of the star they are voting for to 21523 during the open voting period. There is a limit of 10 votes per couple, and the SMS votes cannot be changed once the texts are sent.
You should receive a one-time text after the first time you vote for a couple in each voting window, and after you have reached the 10-vote limit per couple.
SMS voting is only allowed for those physically located within the United States and its territories with a participating wireless carrier. Those located in Canada are not able to vote over text.
How to vote on 'Dancing with the Stars' online
For online voting, you will have to make an account on dwtsvote.abc.com/. Once you make your account, you will be sent a confirmation email with a verification code that you will have to enter on the website.
After your account is set up and verified, you can follow the online instructions during the voting window to cast your vote.
There is a limit of 10 votes per couple, but you can change your votes online during the open voting period by selecting "Save Votes" each time you change your selections.
You must be 18-years-old or older and located within the United States, including its territories, or Canada to vote online. For more information on how to cast online votes for 'Dancing with the Stars,' visit dwtsvote.abc.com/faq.
Who will perform on 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight?
The 13 remaining celebrity and pro duos will perform to classic yacht rock tunes for "Yacht Rock Night" tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here's who you will see on the ballroom tonight:
- Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa
- Tatyana Ali Jan Ravnik
- Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong
- Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas
- Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov
- Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Ezra French and Daniella Karagach
- Jackson Olson and Emma Slater
- Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson
- Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess
- Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart
- Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold
- Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson
'Dancing with the Stars' eliminated celebrities
Here are the stars who have been eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 so far:
- Premiere night one: Conner Leavitt
- Premiere night two: Sarah Jane Nader
- Week two ("Viral Hits Night"): Giada De Laurentiis
How to watch Season 35 'Dancing With The Stars' tonight
'Dancing With The Stars' will air tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET. The show will stream the next day on Hulu.
Will 'DWTS' be available on streaming?
Yes. 'Dancing with the Stars' episodes will air live on ABC and Disney+, and then will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Who goes home on 'DWTS' tonight? How voting and eliminations work
