What to Expect on 'Dancing with the Stars' Dedication Night in Season 35
Dancing with the Stars' sixth week of season 35 features a Dedication Night, with each celebrity honoring a meaningful person through dance. Kym Johnson serves as guest judge, and the lineup includes Amber Glenn, Connor Wood, Ezra Frech, Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, and others. Julia Stiles dedicates her contemporary routine to Heath Ledger, while Tatyana Ali honors James Avery.
The sixth week of Dancing with the Stars season 35 is a Dedication Night, with each celebrity selecting someone meaningful and performing in their honor. Former professional dancer Kym Johnson joins the judging panel as a guest judge for the episode.
The announced lineup includes Amber Glenn, Connor Wood, Ezra Frech, Harry Shum Jr., Jackson Olson, Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Maura Higgins, Tatyana Ali, and Tyler Cameron. Stiles’s contemporary routine is dedicated to Heath Ledger, while Ali’s Viennese waltz honors James Avery; Alfonso Ribeiro will join. Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin also perform a Dolly Parton tribute.
Dedication Night may deepen viewers’ emotional investment by linking performances to family, grief, and mentorship. Fans of Julia Stiles and Tatyana Ali could connect through tributes to Heath Ledger and James Avery, while dance enthusiasts may tune in for Kym Johnson’s judging. The episode could also prompt broader conversations about honoring loved ones and public remembrance, though its immediate reach may remain cultural and personal.