Ezra Frech, Sports Stars' Final Scores, Top Highlights from 'Dancing with the Stars' 35 Episode 1

Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars officially kicked off on Tuesday night.

Several athletes joined the cast including Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Amber Glenn, two-time Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech and Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson.

Glenn wasn't in action to begin the two-night premiere event, as male celebrities started their quest for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on Tuesday while the female celebrities are set to take the ballroom floor on Wednesday.

Frech and his professional partner, Daniella Karagach, performed a tango to "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson.

Their routine generated plenty of praise, as they received a score of 20 out of a possible 30 points from the judges. It represented the second-highest score of the night.

As for Olson and his partner, Emma Slater, they performed a cha-cha dance to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls. Olson took the floor in a baseball uniform, singing along with the music during the routine.

Judges gave them a score of 15 out of 30 points for their performance.

Frech and Olson both survived elimination on Tuesday, advancing to next week.