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 exited the show in the opening episode. A video segment included Shum Jr. talking about his roles on Glee and his run in the dance competition. The premiere opened the new season with dance routines and cuts. Viewers observed the men take the ballroom floor first as the season began. Shum Jr. continues in the competition after the first elimination and advances to the next round.