DWTS Week 2: One-Hit Night, Judges Return

Dancing With the Stars Season 34’s Week 2 “One‑Hit Wonders” episode aired Sept. 23 with an Emma Slater‑choreographed opening number. Carrie Ann Inaba returned to the judges’ panel alongside Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, restoring the full 30‑point scoring scale. All 14 celebrity–pro pairs — including Lauren Jauregui, Robert Irwin, Jen Affleck, Hilaria Baldwin, Jordan Chiles, Baron Davis, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron and Corey Feldman — performed routines to one‑hit‑wonder songs (for example, Jauregui’s foxtrot to 'Lovefool,' Affleck’s quickstep to 'Take On Me,' and Irwin’s tango to 'Move Your Feet'). ABC reported the season premiere was the franchise’s strongest debut in five years. The show carried out a planned double elimination Tuesday, sending two couples home after combining judges’ scores and audience votes. As part of the series' 20th anniversary, the season’s schedule includes themed weeks such as TikTok Night, Disney Night, Dedication Night, Wicked Night, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, a 20th Birthday Party and Prince Night.