Dwts Season 35 Frontrunners: Can Ezra Frech, Maura Higgins, or Ciara Miller Join the Winners List?
Survival in November requires far more than early-season charm. Once the field narrows, production ramps up the technical demands. Contestants must master two distinct routines in four days, navigate the Marathon Dance, and polish high-risk lifts for the Argentine tango.
Freestyle Night ultimately crowns the champion. The final routine strips away traditional ballroom rules, giving pro partners free rein to stage elaborate, high-energy spectacles. Contestants who play it safe during the freestyle rarely win. Iman Shumpert clinched Season 30 with an unforgettable hip-hop routine, while Xochitl Gomez sealed Season 32 with a vibrant, celebratory performance.
Frech possesses the athletic elevation and crowd connection required for a legendary freestyle. Higgins and Miller hold the stage presence and visual polish to mount visually stunning productions. As eliminations thin the competition, the contestant who pairs technical discipline with an unforgettable final routine will take home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.