3 couples tie for the lead in 'Dancing with the Stars' week 2, another star is sent home

FAIRFAX DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES -- The couples danced their way through the nerve-racking first round on "Dancing with the Stars," and now the competition is heating up in week two. The 14 remaining couples returned to the ballroom floor, hoping to impress the judges and viewers as their individual journeys continue to mirrorball greatness.

As for the theme of week two, the partners performed to "viral hits" from artists including Rihanna, Flo Rida, Gracie Abrams, Karol G, Billie Eilish, and Earth, Wind & Fire. All of the songs have gone viral with social media trends on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

To keep the show on schedule this week, the third judge to speak after each dance had to sum up their thoughts in just one word.

At the end of the night, three couples tied at the top of the judges' leaderboard, and one couple was sent home.