‘DWTS’ Season 35 Premiere: Paralympian Ezra Frech Wows With Kelly Clarkson Tango

"Dancing With the Stars" Season 35 premiered on Tuesday with the first half of its two-night event. The night showcased eight powerful performances from male celebrities and featured all-pro dancers, troupe dances, and contestants from "The Next Pro." Paralympian Ezra Frech and "Glee" star Harry Shum Jr. stole the show, earning the top two scores of the night.

Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman were unfortunately eliminated after receiving the lowest combined votes and scores. Hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro led the festivities, which included a technical difficulty. Fans were only able to vote via text due to a glitch on ABC's website. Online voting proved to be more successful, with the show receiving double the votes from Season 34's premiere, reflecting the growing buzz around the hit competition series.