Dancing with the Stars Season 35 enters Week 5 on October 13 with 11 couples remaining after Ciara Miller’s elimination on Mariah Carey Night, where she posted a personal-best 21/30 yet fell to combined judges’ scores and viewer votes. Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas currently lead the leaderboard at 25/30, including the season’s first 9, while frontrunners like Harry Shum Jr., Ezra Frech, and Jenna Dewan sit just behind. The theme shifts to Super Bowl Night, featuring routines to iconic halftime songs, ESPN’s Joe Buck as guest judge, and heightened fan voting pressure that often favors popularity over technical scores. Historical patterns show mid-season eliminations frequently target under-the-radar contestants or those with weaker social media followings rather than consistent low scorers. Traders should watch pre-show promos, social engagement metrics, and any last-minute performance leaks for momentum shifts before the live results.