After a glitter-soaked Week 2 filled with one-hit wonders, surprise guest appearances, and a chaotic four-way tie, Dancing With the Stars season 34 is diving headfirst into TikTok territory. Week 3 promises viral energy, trending tracks, and the return of a fan-favorite champion as the ballroom transforms into the “For You Page” come to life.
What to Know:
- Week 3’s theme is TikTok Night, featuring dances inspired by viral hits and social media trends.
- The 12 remaining couples will perform routines set to songs that have dominated the platform.
- The opening number will be set to “Apple” by Charli XCX, with season 31 winner Charli D’Amelio returning to perform.
- Charli will also join the troupe for a dance to “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion, choreographed by Jenna Johnson and Britt Stewart.
- She’ll reunite with her former pro partner Mark Ballas for a duet to “Assumptions” by Sam Gellaitry.
- Week 2’s double elimination sent Corey Feldman and Baron Davis home, while a four-way tie shook up the leaderboard.
- Judges debuted a one-word scoring twist last week—sometimes insightful, sometimes just loud.
- Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
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Sep 30, 2025 at 06:23 PM EDT
What is tonight’s theme on ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
This week on Dancing With the Stars season 34, the remaining 12 celebrity contestants will perform routines inspired by viral TikTok hits. From cha-chas to foxtrots, each couple is paired with a trending track that’s dominated the platform.
Here is what the stars will be dancing to tonight:
- Jen Affleck & Jan Ravnik – Cha Cha to “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” by Carl Carlton
- Hilaria Baldwin & Gleb Savchenko – Samba to “Shake It To The Max (FLY) [Remix]” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea
- Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa – Tango to “Anxiety” by Doechii
- Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy – Quickstep to “Pop Muzik” by M/Robin Scott
- Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach – Foxtrot to “YUKON” by Justin Bieber
- Danielle Fishel & Pasha Pashkov – Foxtrot to “Manchild” by Sabrina Carpenter
- Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten – Tango to “Gnarly” by KATSEYE
- Scott Hoying & Rylee Arnold – Jazz to “like JENNIE” by JENNIE
- Robert Irwin & Witney Carson – Salsa to “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” by Tommy Richman
- Lauren Jauregui & Brandon Armstrong – Cha Cha to “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign
- Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas – Samba to “Shake Ya Ass (Radio Edit)” by Mystikal
- Andy Richter & Emma Slater – Foxtrot to “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan & Hozier
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