Brief
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson eliminated in DWTS’s first Super Bowl Night
The celebrity pair received the lowest judges' score on the special episode that previewed the 2027 Super Bowl.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On October 13, Dancing With the Stars aired its inaugural “Super Bowl Night,” and fan‑favorite pair Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson were eliminated after their Salsa to Bad Bunny’s “Tití Me Preguntó” earned a combined 22 out of 40 from the judges.
What happened
The episode featured Season 35 contestants performing to songs that celebrated the music and spectacle of the Super Bowl. Rodriguez and Carson danced a Salsa to Bad Bunny, while other couples presented a Jazz routine to the Black Eyed Peas, a Tango to Rihanna, and a Samba to J Balvin & Willy William. Guest judge Joe Buck joined regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli for the scoring.
What the reports add
The New York Post noted that the pair’s 22/40 placed them at the bottom of the leaderboard, resulting in their departure. It also highlighted that Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess were in the bottom two but survived, and that Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas earned a 33/40 for their Tango.
What was said
Rodriguez, known from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” said, “I had a lot of fun. It was great,” after the elimination. He added, “Witney, I love you for teaching me how to dance.” Carson thanked Rodriguez for “making this season just so fun, so enjoyable” and praised his care for her and her unborn baby throughout the season.
How it came about
The special episode served as a preview for the upcoming Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, which will air on ABC and ESPN. The show’s producers used the night to tie the dance competition to the larger football event, featuring a cameo by Justin Baldoni and his family and showcasing a variety of dance styles linked to the game’s energy.
Key facts
- Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson were eliminated after scoring 22/40 for their Salsa. (nypost.com)
- Guest judge Joe Buck joined regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. (nypost.com)
- The episode previewed Super Bowl LXI scheduled for February 2027 on ABC and ESPN. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “‘Dancing With the Stars’ wraps first-ever ‘Super Bowl Night’ with heartbreaking elimination”
