Jenna Dewan reached a new high point on Dancing with the Stars on Monday, November 2, earning a perfect 40 out of 40 with partner Val Chmerkovskiy during the show’s Disney Night.
The pair performed a quickstep to “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast, with Rodney Ingram performing live as the ballroom competition adopted a Disney on Broadway theme.
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Jenna Dewan delivers a perfect quickstep
Jenna Dewan and Chmerkovskiy were one of two couples to receive a perfect score from the judges and guest judge Cynthia Erivo during the special episode.
The routine placed Dewan among the leading performers of the night after she and Chmerkovskiy had already survived the double elimination held during the previous week’s Horror Movie Night.
The performance also marked a return to a regular competition schedule for Chmerkovskiy after he missed Dedication Night, when Dewan danced with Alan Bersten and received 37 out of 40 points, following his one-week suspension.
ABC’s official schedule confirmed that Dewan and Chmerkovskiy were paired for the Beauty and the Beast quickstep as part of the eight-couple Disney Night lineup.
Disney Night changes the competition
Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson also earned 40 out of 40 for their jazz routine to “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins.
Shum and Johnson received immunity from the next dance-off because of their stronger cumulative season score, meaning Dewan’s perfect night did not provide the same protection.
The Team Wildcats group, which included Dewan and Chmerkovskiy alongside Shum and Johnson, Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold, and Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, also received a perfect 40 out of 40.
Team Slaytopia, led by Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik, scored 36 out of 40.
The team-dance results added another layer to a leaderboard that included several strong individual performances, including Frech and Karagach’s 37 out of 40 samba.
Julia Stiles eliminated after Disney performances
The episode ended with Julia Stiles and professional partner Ezra Sosa leaving the competition.
Stiles and Sosa performed a paso doble to “Satisfied” from Hamilton and received 33 out of 40 before being eliminated.
The result leaves Dewan among the remaining couples competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
ABC moved the episode to Monday, November 2, rather than its usual Tuesday time slot because of scheduled U.S. midterm-election coverage on November 3.
The special episode aired live on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. Eastern and was made available through the show’s streaming platforms afterward.
What comes next for Jenna Dewan
Dewan’s perfect score gives her momentum heading into the next stage of the season, but she will still face the combined impact of judges’ marks and viewer voting.
ABC says online voting is available to viewers in Canada and the United States during live episodes, although Canadian viewers cannot use the show’s U.S. text-message voting option.
The next scheduled Dancing with the Stars episode is set for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with the season continuing on ABC and Disney+.
Dewan is competing while continuing her television work as Lt.
Bailey Nune on ABC’s The Rookie, which has been renewed for a ninth season expected to premiere in early 2027.
For now, her Disney Night performance gives her campaign one of its clearest competitive milestones: a perfect score, a strong team-dance result and another week in the ballroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What score did Jenna Dewan receive on Dancing with the Stars Disney Night?
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy received a perfect 40 out of 40 for their quickstep to “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast.
Was Jenna Dewan eliminated from Dancing with the Stars?
No. Dewan advanced after Disney Night, while Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa were eliminated.
Who danced with Jenna Dewan on Disney Night?
Val Chmerkovskiy returned as Dewan’s professional partner for the Disney Night quickstep.
Did Jenna Dewan receive immunity after earning a perfect score?
No. Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson received immunity because they had the stronger cumulative season score.
When is the next Dancing with the Stars episode?
The next episode is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on ABC and Disney+.
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Disclaimer: Competition outcomes remain subject to the show's judging and viewer-voting process.