Harry Shum Jr. joined the Season 35 premiere of Dancing With the Stars. The episode spotlighted male contestants, including Shum Jr. and Ezra Frech. One celebrity was eliminated during premiere night. A video segment showed Shum Jr. reflecting on his roles on Glee and his run in the dance competition. The premiere opened the new season with live performances and an elimination. Viewers observed the men take the ballroom floor first to start the season. Shum Jr. stays in the competition after the first elimination and will move forward.