DWTS Time: Get Ready for Yacht Rock Night on Dancing with the Stars Week 3!

The glitter is flying, the tension is rising, and the ballroom is about to get a lot smoother! As Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) enters its third week, the competition is heating up. With only 13 couples remaining, the stakes have never been higher as the celebrities and their professional partners prepare for one of the most unique themes of the season.

Smooth Sailing: What is Yacht Rock Night?

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 29, because it is officially Yacht Rock Night! Following the high energy of the “Viral Hits” theme and the nostalgic premiere, the couples are now shifting gears toward smooth grooves, soft-rock classics, and the iconic hits that defined an era.

Expect to hear legendary tracks like “Africa,” “Maneater,” “Still the One,” and “Just the Two of Us.” It is the kind of music that guarantees the audience will be dancing along from their living rooms.

Confused but Excited: The Stars’ Take on Yacht Rock

While the music is smooth, the preparation hasn’t been without some laughs. The official ABC Dancing with the Stars social media channels shared a hilarious compilation of the couples trying to define the genre:

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• Ezra Sosa: “I thought it was just music you listen to on a boat.”
• Julia Stiles: “I think it’s the kind of thing that you know it when you hear it.”
• Connor Wood: “Yacht rock is no work tomorrow. Yacht rock is long weekends.”
• Amber Glenn: Described the genre simply as “vibes” and “summer.”

The Road to Week 3: Who Has Been Eliminated?

Getting to the third week is no easy feat. Season 35 has already seen several heartbreaking departures. If you’ve missed the early drama, here is a recap of who has already left the ballroom:

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• Week 2: Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and her partner Alan Bersten were sent packing after the “Viral Hits” night.
• Premiere Night (Men): Connor Leavitt and first-time pro Adele Zaikman were the first to go.
• Premiere Night (Women): Sarah Jane Nader and pro Hailey Bills were eliminated shortly after.

With another couple set to go home at the end of Yacht Rock Night, the pressure is on for the remaining 13 stars to deliver a flawless performance.

DWTS Time and How to Watch

Don’t miss a single step! If you are looking for the DWTS time to tune in, here are the official broadcasting details:

Will the “motion of the ocean” keep your favorite couple safe, or will they be washed away by the competition? Stay tuned for live updates and results!