Harry Shum Jr. joined the Season 35 premiere of Dancing With the Stars. The episode featured male stars, including Shum Jr. and Ezra Frech. One celebrity was sent home during premiere night. A video segment showed Shum Jr. discussing his roles on Glee and his run in the dance competition. The premiere launched the latest season with performances and eliminations. Viewers observed the men take the ballroom floor first in the opening show. Shum Jr. remains in the competition after the first elimination and advances to the next round.