How to Vote for Dancing with the Stars Week 3: Theme, Alix Earle’s Fall & Leaderboard Update

Week 3 of Dancing with the Stars brings high stakes as fans prepare to cast their votes for their favorite celebrities. This week’s theme, “Iconic Dance Movies,” promises electrifying performances inspired by classics like Dirty Dancing and Grease.

All eyes are on social media star Alix Earle after she took a dramatic fall during rehearsals with partner Val Chmerkovskiy. With the leaderboard tighter than ever, every vote counts. Don’t miss your chance to support your favorites—here’s how to vote and key details about the upcoming episode.

How to Vote for Dancing with the Stars Week 3: Step-by-Step Guide

Voting for Dancing with the Stars Season 34 is now open, and fans play a crucial role in determining which couples advance each week. To vote online, visit the official ABC website and log in with your Disney+ or ABC account. Alternatively, you can vote via text by sending your favorite couple’s designated code to the number provided during the live broadcast. Voting is only available during the show and for a limited time afterward, so timing is essential.

Here’s a quick breakdown of voting methods:

• Online: Visit ABC’s voting page during the live broadcast.
• Text: Use the unique code assigned to each couple.
• Disney+: Subscribers can vote through the app.

Always double-check time zones! West Coast viewers get an extended voting window after the delayed broadcast.

Why Your Vote Matters

With Week 2’s leaderboard seeing a rare four-way tie, every vote could tip the scales. Last season, fan votes saved two underdogs from elimination despite low judge scores.

Week 3 Theme: One-Hit Wonders Night – What to Expect

Week 3’s theme celebrates One-Hit Wonders, featuring iconic songs that dominated charts briefly but left lasting impressions. Couples will perform to tracks like “Macarena” and “Who Let the Dogs Out,” blending nostalgia with creative choreography.

Themes like this test the pros’ creativity – how do you make a novelty song into a serious dance routine? Val’s cha-cha to “Barbie Girl” last season was genius!

Predicted Showstoppers

Based on rehearsals:

1. Alix Earle’s jive to “Mickey” (Toni Basil)
2. Robert Irwin’s foxtrot to “Walk Like an Egyptian” (The Bangles)
3. Professional group number set to “Ice Ice Baby”

Alix Earle’s Rehearsal Fall: Behind the Drama

Social media star Alix Earle made headlines when she took a hard fall during rehearsals with partner Val Chmerkovskiy. The incident occurred while attempting a complex lift in their Week 3 jive routine. Despite the scare, Earle returned to practice within hours.

Key details:

This isn’t Val’s first rodeo with injuries – remember his 2016 partner’s sprained ankle? He knows how to adapt choreography overnight.

How Falls Affect Scoring

Judges typically deduct 2-3 points for falls, but exceptional recovery can minimize penalties. In Season 31, a celeb’s flawless comeback after a stumble earned praise from Len Goodman.

Leaderboard Update: Week 2 Results & Week 3 Predictions

After Week 2’s Latin Night, four couples tied at the top with perfect 30s:

• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
• Robert Irwin & Daniella Karagach
• Mira Sorvino & Gleb Savchenko
• Jason Lee & Jenna Johnson

Four perfect scores in Week 2? Either the judging’s gotten lenient or this is the most talented cast ever. I’m leaning toward the former.

Elimination Forecast

Based on voting patterns and scores:

1. Safe: Irwin (consistent fanbase)
2. At Risk: Lee (lower social media engagement)

DWTS Week 3 Schedule & Streaming Options

Mark your calendars:

Pro tip: East Coast fans can vote twice by using VPNs to access West Coast feeds! Not that I’d ever encourage rule-bending…

International Viewing

Fans in Canada (via CTV) and the UK (on Disney+) get same-week access. Check local listings for exact times.