Dancing With The Stars Season 34 Features TikTok Night Theme, Charli XCX Performance

Dancing with the Stars season 34 is set to feature a TikTok Night theme for its third episode, airing on September 30, 2025, where the 12 remaining couples will perform dances to viral TikTok songs. The episode will open with a special performance by Charli XCX, joined by season 31 champion Charli D'Amelio, who will also participate in troupe dances and a duet with her former partner Mark Ballas. The dances include styles such as Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jazz, Salsa, Samba, Tango, and Quickstep, set to trending tracks by artists like Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, and others, with choreography inspired by popular TikTok creators. America will continue to vote alongside judges' scores to determine eliminations. This TikTok-themed episode highlights the show's integration of social media trends and fan favorites, maintaining its appeal through viral music and star appearances. Meanwhile, unrelated coverage of Strictly Come Dancing details their song and dance lineup but is not part of the central topic.