Touchdown! ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Throws Its Own Halftime Show for Super Bowl Night: See the Scores, Who Went Home - The Hollywood Reporter
Dancing With the Stars hosted a special Super Bowl-themed episode featuring performances set to iconic halftime show music. Guillermo Rodriguez was eliminated, while other contestants continue to compete for the season 35 title.
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The Super Bowl was celebrated early this season on Dancing With the Stars !
For DWTS ‘ first-ever Super Bowl Night , couples performed to musical numbers from past halftime performances. J Balvin, Shakira, Nelly, Bad Bunny, Usher, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and the Black Eyed Peas were among the former Super Bowl performers who the contestants paid homage to.
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