Giada DeLaurentiis Shocked as Alan Bersten Leaves DWTS

On Tuesday night, the Season 35 cast of *Dancing With the Stars* announced another elimination at the end of “Viral Hits Night.” Celebrity chef and host Giada De Laurentiis and professional dancer Alan Bersten finished in last place, earning a score of 12 / 30 for their salsa routine to Becky G’s “Bella Ciao.” The decision followed the judges’ scores and the public vote.

During the episode, co‑hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro highlighted the other couples at risk of elimination: “Bachelor Nation” star Tyler Cameron with partner Sharna Burgess and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” star Guillermo Rodriguez with partner Witney Carson.

Both pairs received 12 / 30 as well, placing them alongside De Laurentiis and Bersten at the bottom of the leaderboard.

The episode’s theme, “inspired by some of the biggest viral hits and unforgettable moments that have taken the internet by storm,” was announced in an ABC press release. This week’s performances spanned a range of dance styles, from salsa to tango to foxtrot, and drew on music spanning pop, hip‑hop, and contemporary tracks.

## What Happened

The elimination process began with judges’ scores, followed by the audience vote. De Laurentiis and Bersten’s 12 / 30 placed them in the bottom three, alongside Rodriguez/Carson. After viewing the votes, the production team confirmed that Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten had been sent home.

This marked their first time ever receiving a score as low as 12 / 30 in the competition.

Co‑host comments earlier in the episode suggested that other pairs were also vulnerable.

Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess earned 16 / 30 for their salsa to “Girls” by The Kid LAROI, while Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson received a matching 12 / 30 for their Paso Doble to Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been.” The elimination decision was announced at the end of the broadcast, cutting the season’s remaining pair count by one.

## Scores and Standings

Three couples topped the scoreboard with perfect scores of 21 / 30. Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy performed a jive to KATSEYE’s “Animal,” Ezra French and Daniella Karagach danced a cha‑cha to Flo Rida’s “Low,” and Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov executed a tango to “All the Things She Said” by Harrison.

Their high scores reflected strong technique and audience enthusiasm.

A group of four pairs tied with 18 / 30: Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong’s tango to “No Broke Boys” by Disco Lines & Tinashe; Jackson Olson and Emma Slater’s foxtrot to “That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams; Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik’s foxtrot to Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?”; and Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson’s Viennese waltz to “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls.

These performances balanced creativity with solid choreography.

Other scores ranged from 15 / 30 to 16 / 30, with Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold earning a tango to “12 to 12” by sombr for 15 / 30, and Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s cha‑cha to DNCE’s “Cake By the Ocean” also scoring 15 / 30.

The bottom of the leaderboard was shared by De Laurentiis/Bersten and Rodriguez/Carson, each receiving 12 / 30 for their respective routines.

## Upcoming Episodes

The series will continue airing new episodes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with a stream on Hulu the following day. Viewers can anticipate further performances that will shape the remaining couples’ fates.

The next episode will see contestants competing in themes that shift away from viral references, offering a fresh challenge for the remaining pairs.

Previous episodes have already seen eliminations, including the two‑night premiere that sent Conner Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader home in back‑to‑back rounds. The format remains consistent: judges score performances, viewers vote, and the lowest‑scoring pair exits.

Fans can expect to follow the rest of the season as it progresses toward its finale.