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Ezra Frech ties for week two top score on Dancing with the Stars

By The Likely · Updated Sep 28, 5:25 PM ET · Drawn from 8 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Paralympian Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach earned 21 out of 30 on September 22 for their Viral Hits Night cha-cha. That performance tied them for the night's highest judges' score.

Why it mattersThe performance drew media coverage highlighting Frech as a frontrunner following the broadcast.

Who will win Dancing with the Stars Season 35? Ezra Frech leadsToss-up44%▲ from 14% a week ago

How we got here

  1. Frech and Karagach danced a cha-cha, earning 21 out of 30 to tie for the top score. Justjared
  2. The next scheduled episode is Yacht Rock Night. Lohud

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