Ezra Sosa Exits Dancing With the Stars at 8th
Sosa and partner Julia Stiles were eliminated on Disney Week, and Sosa will not return to the show for one year.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Dancing
Ezra Sosa and partner Julia Stiles were eliminated from season 35 of Dancing With the Stars on Disney Week after dancing a Paso Doble, finishing in 8th place. The result closes the season's run for the pair, with Sosa not returning to the show's stage for one year.
Why it matters
For fans following the show, the exit marks the end of a season that Sosa, a full-time professional dancer for three seasons, competed in with a new partner. Sosa's finishes across recent seasons, from a third-place run in season 34 to a 13th-place exit in season 33, show how placement can vary widely from season to season.
Sosa's placements across three seasons of Dancing With the Stars were 13th in season 33, 3rd in season 34, and 8th in season 35, according to show results. The extraction does not detail how scoring or voting contributed to each elimination, and it is not stated whether the one-year break noted for Sosa reflects a scheduling decision by the show or a personal choice.
The players
Dancing With the Stars
A long-running American television competition in which celebrities are paired with professional dancers and judged on weekly performances.
Ezra Sosa
A professional ballroom dancer who has competed on Dancing With the Stars across three seasons, finishing third in season 34.
Julia Stiles
An actress who competed on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars alongside Ezra Sosa as her professional partner.
The details
Sosa and Stiles were eliminated on Disney Week, the theme week that followed their performance of a Paso Doble. Julia Stiles described the season as an incredible experience physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Sosa's previous season with partner Jordan Chiles ended with the pair reaching the final, where they finished third.
Timeline
Week two of season 33: Sosa and Anna Delvey were eliminated after a quickstep to Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall.
Season 34: Sosa and Jordan Chiles finished in third place after reaching the final.
Disney Week of season 35: Sosa and Julia Stiles were eliminated after dancing a Paso Doble.
Recent Pattern
Sosa's season 35 exit at 8th place comes after a third-place finish with Jordan Chiles in season 34, the most recent of three seasons as a full-time professional.
Dancing is a physically demanding activity that combines cardio, balance, and coordination, and the extraction's note on the season's physical toll is a reminder that regular movement training supports overall fitness. Readers who take up partner or ballroom dance can discuss exercise plans with their physician, particularly if they have existing joint or cardiovascular concerns.
The takeaway
Sustained competitive dance demands intense physical and emotional effort across weeks of rehearsal and performance. Anyone starting a dance routine should build up gradually and check with a physician before beginning a new high-intensity exercise program.
Further reading
For more on the sport behind the show's routines, explore our Dancing coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tab.
