Super Bowl Night on 'DWTS' Sees Shocking Elimination
WHO:
ABC News - Ginger Zee was behind the scenes during the Super Bowl Night episode of Dancing With the Stars.
US Magazine - Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas participated in Dancing With the Stars.
Deadline - Joe Buck served as a guest judge on Dancing With the Stars.
WHAT:
ABC News - The episode featured performances to songs from Super Bowl halftime shows throughout the years.
US Magazine - Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas performed a tango inspired by Rihanna's 2023 halftime performance during the Super Bowl Night episode.
Deadline - The episode resulted in the elimination of a fan favorite couple, although their names were not disclosed in the recap.
US Magazine - The episode featured performances inspired by the Super Bowl, including a tango by Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas.
Deadline - The episode marked the first-ever Super Bowl night in the ballroom.
Deadline - Couples danced to songs from former Super Bowl halftime performers, including Shakira, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Bad Bunny.
WHERE:
Pro Football Network - Joe Buck's guest appearance occurred a day after he called the Bills-Rams game.
Pro Football Network - Joe Buck made his guest appearance on Dancing With the Stars a day after calling the Bills-Rams game.
US Magazine - The event took place in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom, transformed into a football stadium for the night.
WHEN:
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US Magazine - The Super Bowl Night episode aired on Tuesday, October 13.
WHY:
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Deadline - The theme of the night was to celebrate Super Bowl performances.
HOW:
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US Magazine - The performances were designed to be worthy of the Lombardi Trophy.
(UPDATED October 14, 2026 14:00 UTC)
Ginger Zee was behind the scenes during the Super Bowl Night episode of Dancing With the Stars, which showcased performances to songs from Super Bowl halftime shows throughout the years. Joe Buck made a guest appearance on the show just a day after calling the Bills-Rams game. This special episode brought together the excitement of football and dance in a unique celebration.
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(UPDATED October 14, 2026 10:59 UTC)
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas wowed audiences with a tango inspired by Rihanna's halftime performance during the latest episode of Dancing With the Stars. However, the episode also saw the surprising elimination of a fan favorite couple, though their identities were not revealed in the recap. In a special twist, Joe Buck made a guest appearance on the show just a day after calling the Bills-Rams game.
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(UPDATED October 14, 2026 10:01 UTC)
In a special episode of Dancing With the Stars, Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas showcased a tango inspired by Super Bowl performances, while Joe Buck made a guest appearance as a judge. This marked the first-ever Super Bowl night in the ballroom, which was transformed into a football stadium for the occasion, with couples dancing to hits from halftime performers like Shakira, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lopez. The night celebrated the excitement of Super Bowl performances, with routines designed to be worthy of the Lombardi Trophy.