Dancing with the Stars held the reality show’s first Super Bowl Night on Tuesday, with the remaining 11 couples all dancing to iconic halftime performances from over the years. NFL commentator Joe Buck joined in as a guest judge, and they even got a surprise appearance from some former Dancing with the Stars football pros.
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Emmitt Smith and DeMarcus Ware of Dallas Cowboys fame participated in the opening number of the evening, with former Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola and Packers wide receiver Donald Driver making an appearance later in the show.
Smith was the first professional athlete to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy, taking home the victory in Season 3 of the show with partner Cheryl Burke. Driver also won the competition, dancing his way to victory in Season 14 with partner Peta Murgatroyd.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! personality Guillermo Rodriguez and his partner Witney Carson were eliminated on Tuesday night, bringing the remaining couples total down to 10. Next week, the competitors will participate in Dedication Night where they honor someone important to them.
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Reporting by Caroline Darney, For The Win / For The Win
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This story was originally published October 14, 2026 at 5:21 AM.
