Ezra Frech scores 20 in "Dancing with the Stars" season premiere
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Paralympian Ezra Frech scored 20 points in the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" on September 16, 2026. He performed a tango with partner Daniella Karagach to Kelly Clarkson’s "Since U Been Gone." Frech's score included two 7s and a 6, making it the second-highest of the night. Other competitors included Harry Shum Jr., who led with 21 points, and Jackson Olson, who scored 15. Frech, a two-time gold medalist, continues in the competition as Conner Leavitt was eliminated following the first episode.
- •Frech scored 20 out of 30, the second-highest score.
- •The competition features three athletes including Frech.
- •Leavitt was the male contestant eliminated this week.
- •The premiere began with male performances with females to follow.
- •Frech is a two-time gold medalist from the 2024 Paralympics.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Dancing with the Stars results: Paralympian Ezra Frech tallies second-best score in season premiere
"Frech is one of three athletes competing in this year's season of "Dancing with the Stars."
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