Tyler Cameron and Jackson Olson were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars
on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, following a double elimination during the show’s Horror Movie Night.
Cameron subsequently addressed a moment on the program where he appeared to walk off-camera after receiving critical scores from the judges.
Double Elimination Results on Horror Movie Night
The Season 35 field of contestants was reduced from 10 to eight during the Tuesday episode. Following a week where no contestants were sent home, the show implemented a double elimination to account for the schedule change. Tyler Cameron and his professional partner, Sharna Burgess, were eliminated alongside Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson and his partner, Emma Slater.
The results were determined by a combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes from both Dedication Night
and Horror Movie Night.
Tyler Cameron entered the elimination with a combined two-week total of 58 points, while Jackson Olson and Emma Slater held a combined score of 67 points. The evening served as a stark contrast to the previous week, where judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and guest judge Kym Johnson were brought to tears during the emotional Dedication Night.
Tyler Cameron Addresses Post-Score Walk-Off
Following his elimination, Tyler Cameron took to TikTok to address a moment during the broadcast where he was seen walking away while receiving feedback from the judges. Cameron and Burgess had performed a Viennese waltz to Love Song for a Vampire
by Annie Lennox, inspired by the 1992 film Bram Stoker’s Dracula,
which earned them a score of 26 out of 40. Cameron explained that he believed filming for that segment had concluded when he stepped away. He expressed regret regarding his reaction, noting that he had been under significant pressure regarding the competition’s scoring criteria.
I was disappointed in myself. I thought it was boom or bust at that point, where we had to have a great score or we were out of this competition, and it was bust in my head, and I felt like I let myself down. More importantly, I thought I let Sharna down, and it was hard.
Cameron later apologized for his behavior, stating that his actions stemmed from love and passion
for the experience. His partner, Sharna Burgess, defended his performance, stating that she believed he executed the routine beautifully
and that his scores did not reflect the quality of his work. The elimination occurred just one week after the couple experienced a major personal milestone when Cameron and his fiancée, Tate Madden, announced their pregnancy live on air, followed by a surprise gender reveal featuring pink confetti.
Shirley Ballas Joins Judges to Critique Dance Routines
The evening featured Shirley Ballas, a ballroom expert and judge on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, as a guest judge. Known for her rigorous standards, Ballas provided critical feedback throughout the night. For instance, during the routine performed by Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa—an Argentine tango to The Dogs Attack
by Jerry Goldsmith, Lionel Newman, and the National Philharmonic Orchestra—Ballas applauded the footwork, while Derek Hough called the performance a low
in Stiles’ journey.
Other performances included Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik, who performed a paso doble to I Lied to You
by Miles Caton, inspired by Sinners. Carrie Ann Inaba described the routine as Ali’s most powerful and embodied dance to date. Meanwhile, Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas presented a contemporary routine to Cry Little Sister
by Gerard McMann, inspired by The Lost Boys. Bruno Tonioli remarked that only Mark Ballas could make the horrible look beautiful.
The night reached a high point when Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson delivered the season’s first perfect score of 40 out of 40 for their contemporary routine inspired by Saw. The performance featured complex and creative choreography that allowed the pair to thrive.
| Couple | Dance Style | Horror Inspiration | Nightly Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson | Contemporary | Saw | 40/40 |
| Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold | Contemporary | Annabelle: Creation | 37/40 |
| Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy | Argentine Tango | Zombie Movies | 37/40 |
| Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov | Argentine Tango | Black Swan | 36/40 |
| Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach | Jazz | The Invisible Man | 35/40 |
| Jackson Olson & Emma Slater | Contemporary | Joker | 35/40 |
| Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik | Paso Doble | Sinners | 28/40 |
| Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa | Argentine Tango | The Omen | 26/40 |
| Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess | Viennese Waltz | Bram Stoker’s Dracula | 26/40 |
Schedule Change for Disney Night
The competition is scheduled to continue with Disney Night on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The episode will air one day earlier than the show’s standard Tuesday slot due to election night coverage. The upcoming broadcast will feature Cynthia Erivo as a guest judge. Erivo, who is an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner, is also a three-time Academy Award nominee. The show will return to its standard format, including a team-dance round to celebrate the Disney theme.
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