The ballroom got terrifyingly competitive during Season 35's Horror Movie Night. Viewers tuned in to see which celebrity couples survived the judges' critiques and fan votes, and who faced a heartbreaking exit. Two couples were sent home in a brutal double elimination that shocked the studio audience and shook up the leaderboard. Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess, alongside Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, were eliminated after their combined scores and viewer votes fell short.
Understanding how this specific double elimination unfolded requires looking at the night's full performance ledger, the weight of the judges' scores, and how live audience voting shifts the standings.
Horror Movie Night Standings and Scores
Week 7 brought spine-chilling routines, ranging from atmospheric contemporary numbers to intense Argentine tangos. The judges—Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and guest judges—did not hold back on scoring. Harry Shum Jr. and pro partner Jenna Johnson stole the spotlight by securing the season's first perfect 40 for their chilling contemporary routine.
At the other end of the spectrum, lower scores piled up pressure on vulnerable couples. Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess struggled to find footing with their Viennese Waltz, earning a 26 out of 40. Meanwhile, Jackson Olson and Emma Slater delivered a solid contemporary routine that netted a respectable 35 out of 40, proving that high performance numbers don't always guarantee safety if fan support lags behind.
Complete Leaderboard Breakdown
The cumulative totals from previous weeks combined with the Horror Movie Night performance scores determined who stayed and who went home. Here is how the leaderboard stood before the final elimination revealed:
- Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson: 76 combined points
- Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov: 74 combined points
- Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy: 74 combined points
- Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach: 72 combined points
- Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold: 69 combined points
- Jackson Olson and Emma Slater: 67 combined points
- Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas: 67 combined points
- Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa: 62 combined points
- Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik: 60 combined points
- Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess: 58 combined points
Why Jackson Olson and Tyler Cameron Were Sent Home
The math behind a Dancing with the Stars elimination relies on a 50/50 split between judges' leaderboard placement and live viewer votes cast during the broadcast. While the judges' scores provide a baseline, viewer mobilization dictates survival.
Tyler Cameron spent multiple weeks near the bottom of the cumulative leaderboard. Even with a dedicated fanbase, accumulating low scores week after week creates an uphill battle that audience votes alone struggle to fix.
Jackson Olson's exit caught many casual fans by surprise because his 35-point contemporary score was higher than several couples who survived. However, the middle-of-the-pack combined score of 67 left him vulnerable. When the bottom couples were tallied, the combination of viewer share and judges' cumulative tallies pushed him out of the competition.
What Happens Next on Season 35
With the field narrowed down, the competition enters its critical second half. Remaining couples shift gears from dark, cinematic themes toward magical choreography as the show prepares for its iconic Disney Night. Competitors will perform routines inspired by classic animated films and theme park attractions, broadcast live on ABC and streaming on Disney+.
As fewer couples remain on the floor, every single misstep carries heavy weight. Judges look for cleaner footwork, better frame maintenance, and authentic emotional connection to the music. Fans looking to keep their favorite stars out of the bottom two must utilize online and text voting windows immediately when the live show begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars tonight?
Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess, alongside Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, were eliminated during the Horror Movie Night double elimination episode.
How are DWTS elimination scores calculated?
The final results are determined by combining the judges' numerical leaderboard scores with the live audience vote percentage on a 50/50 basis.
Can a couple with a high score still get eliminated?
Yes. If a couple fails to capture enough public support through viewer votes, even a strong score from the judges can leave them vulnerable to the bottom tier during a double elimination.
Where can I watch upcoming episodes of Dancing with the Stars?
New episodes air live weekly on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
