Harry Shum Jr. Secured High Dancing With the Stars Score
Actor Harry Shum Jr. earned the season-high score of 24 during the latest episode of Dancing With the Stars.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Dance
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Actor Harry Shum Jr. and partner Jenna Johnson landed the highest score of the season on Dancing With the Stars with a 24. The pair achieved the top mark during the show's Yacht Rock Night.
Why it matters
The high score marks a notable achievement for the Grey's Anatomy actor as he competes in the 35th season of the popular reality dance competition.
The score of 24 stands as the highest judges' tally awarded during the 35th season of the show. The performance was set to the song You Make My Dreams by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
The players
Harry Shum Jr.
He is an actor who has appeared on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy since 2022.
Jenna Johnson
She is a professional dancer and partner to Harry Shum Jr. on the reality competition show.
Scott Speedman
He is an actor who joined the main cast of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy in 2021.
The details
Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson performed a jive during the program's Yacht Rock Night. The performance impressed the judges, securing the season-leading total score of 24.
Timeline
September 15, 2026: Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars premiered.
September 29, 2026: Shum Jr. and Johnson performed during Yacht Rock Night.
October 15, 2026: Grey's Anatomy season 23 is scheduled to premiere.
Industry Dynamics
The success of contestants in the 35th season of Dancing With the Stars follows a pattern set by previous high-scoring performances in the long-running franchise. This competition format remains a staple of network television's effort to maintain viewership through celebrity engagement.
Viewers can catch Dancing With the Stars on ABC to follow the ongoing competition throughout the 35th season. The show continues to air as part of the network's prime-time schedule.
The takeaway
Achieving a season-high score highlights the intensity and competitive nature of the long-running reality program. Fans of reality television continue to see crossover success as actors translate their training into the demanding format of professional dance.
What happens next
Grey's Anatomy season 23 is scheduled to premiere on October 15, 2026.
Further reading
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