The stakes are getting high on “Dancing With the Stars.”

The Sept. 23, Week 2, episode of the dancing competition show kicked off with an opening number to “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams and choreographed by Emma Slater.

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Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough made their way to the stage to welcome judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, as well as Carrie Ann Inaba, who missed last week's premiere after being sick.

This week, the 14 couples danced their hearts out for “One Hit Wonder Night,” with two ultimately taking their last bow.

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Here’s a recap of what went down on the “DWTS” second ep

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