Overview
- The fourth episode of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro aired Monday, Aug. 3 on ABC and centered on a chemistry challenge judged by Jenna Johnson.
- Contestants for the week chose partners and performed Rumbas and Argentine Tangos to test connection and storytelling under Johnson’s mentorship.
- Judges praised the Argentine Tango by Selena Hamilton and Erik Linder, with Shirley Ballas giving a standing ovation and identifying Erik as a new frontrunner.
- The episode ended with a double elimination that reduced the field to six competitors and created clearer paths for the remaining dancers.
- The series continues to serve as a direct pipeline to Dancing With the Stars Season 35 while producers manage safety and elimination mechanics after a prior medical exit.