On the most recent “Dancing with the Stars”–style show airing in January 2026, comedian and actor Michael Fry was the one eliminated.

Quick Scoop

  • Michael Fry, a comedian and actor, became the first celebrity to be eliminated this season.
  • He was paired with professional dancer Kylee Vincent.
  • Their final dance was a Samba to an Ed Sheeran track (“Sapphire”), which left them with one of the lower combined totals once judges’ scores and public votes were added up.
  • This was the earliest elimination in the show’s history there, happening in Week Two instead of the usual Week Three.

How it played out

  • Brian Kennedy, Amber Wilson, and Michael Fry landed in the bottom three once the public vote was factored in.
  • Despite not being at the very bottom of the judges’ leaderboard, Michael and Kylee were ultimately sent home after the combined scoring.
  • Michael reacted by saying he had been scared to do the show but was glad he did it anyway and had “the best time.”

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