The theme is Bond … James Bond. Dancing With the Stars contestants danced to music from the spy film franchise during the Monday, October 3, episode.
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The premiere of “Dancing with the Stars” had all the heart and drama fans have come to expect.
On Monday night, the long-running reality competition kicked off its 31st season, with a dramatic first elimination and much more, all hosted by Tyra Banks and new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro.
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In one of the most emotional moments of the show, Selma Blair, who has been living with multiple sclerosis, performed a Viennese waltz with partner Sasha Farber to the song “The Time of My Life” by David Cook, earning 28 points.
Top-scorers included Wayne Brady and Witney Carson, who got 29 points from the judges with their cool cha-cha to Carl Carlton’s “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)”.
Also in the running for top spot were Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy with a jive to Harry Styles’ summer smash “As It Was”, and Angela and Gleb Savchenko with a salsa to “When I Grow Up” by the Pussycat Dolls.
But the clear winners of the evening were Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas, whose cha-cha to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage (Major Lazer Remix)” earned them 32 points.
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Of course, every show needs to have a bottom duo.
Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki’s salsa to “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny got them 17 points, while Jason Lewis and Peta Murgatroyd’s cha-cha to “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk got them 18.
In the end, though, the judges spared Guadagnino and Iwasaki, sending Lewis and Peta Murgatroyd packing.
The theme is Bond … James Bond. Dancing With the Stars contestants danced to music from the spy film franchise during the Monday, October 3, episode.
"Dancing with the Stars" Week 2 did not disappoint, as the celebrity contestants battled it out on the dance floor with an Elvis-themed night. While the stars paid tribute to the "King of Rock and Roll," three couples tied for the top score with 32 out of 40 points – Charli D’Amelio with partner Mark Ballas, Gabby Windey with Val Chmerkovskiy and Wayne Brady with Witney Carson. Despite "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice saying "Arrivederci" to being on "Dancing with the Stars," she exclusively told Fox News Digital she is excited to spend time with her husband and family after being eliminated. On ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Week 2, Teresa Giudice was eliminated, and Selma Blair received support from Sarah Michelle Gellar. (Getty Images) "I just got married, and then I started doing ‘Dancing with the Stars’… I left my husband.
Charli D’Amelio has the support of her man. Following her and partner Mark Ballas’ Quick Step to Elvis Presley's “Bossa Nova Baby” -- which landed her on the top of the leaderboard -- the TikTok star gushed about having her boyfriend,Landon Barker, in the audience to cheer her on during Monday night's dance. “He's awesome, he was here tonight,” D’Amelio told ET’s Matt Cohen following the show. D’Amelio and Barker, both 18, have been dating since June.
“Dancing With the Stars” Season 20 ended in pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy’s first mirrorball win – with celebrity partner Rumer Willis – and after hearing judge Carrie Ann Inaba suggest on Monday night she saw a similar chemistry in how he’s working with “Bachelorette” Gabby Windey, the ballroom star couldn’t help but reflect on the comparison.“That’s a huge compliment,” Chmerkovskiy told reporters over Zoom. “I think Rumer is an amazing artist. She had the right attitude when she entered the competition.
It was hard to deny the connection between Emma Slater and Trevor Donovan on the Monday, September 26, episode of Dancing With the Stars — and Alfonso Ribeiro wasn’t afraid to ask the season 31 duo about their chemistry.
Emily Longeretta Week two of “Dancing With the Stars” was all about Elvis Presley. The 15 pairs each performed to a different song from the King of Rock and Roll on Monday night, with hopes of earning better scores than the premiere week. Some of the dancers were masked, as four crew members and pro dancer Danella Karagach tested positive for Covid-19 following the first episode.
The season 31 premiere of Dancing with the Stars may have gone off without a hitch, but the ongoing pandemic still managed to take some sparkle out of the mirror ball: at least four cases of Covid were reported after the show’s Sept. 19 premiere on Disney+.
Dancing With The Stars. Watch Below: Selma Blair Multiple Sclerosis Month 2022In the debut episode of the season, Selma alongside dance partner Sasha Farber earned 28 points from their amazing Viennese waltz to David Cook’s Time of my Life - and brought many people to tears in the process. Selma, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 brought judge Carrie Ann and fellow contestant Jordin Sparks to tears with her performance. The Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions actress herself was also brought to tears as she received her score, telling the judges, “I’m so grateful, I’m so grateful.” Selma joined a number of big names for season 30 of the celebrity dance competition, including TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and Drag Race star Shangela. Selma and dance partner, Sasha.Selma Blair has been open about her diagnosis over the past five years, sharing on Instagram her daily battles with the disease. During the Emmy’s earlier this month, she earned a standing ovation as she announced the winners of outstanding drama series. “I am so, so honoured.
Not a dry eye in the house. Emma Slater broke down in tears watching her estranged husband Sasha Farber‘s first Dancing With the Stars performance with partner Selma Blair.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Selma Blair took to the “Dancing With The Stars” stage on Monday’s season 31 premiere.
Week one of Dancing With the Stars has come to a close and the scores have been revealed!
(Spoiler alert: This story reveals who went home on “DWTS.”)At the end of the two-hour show, which allowed voting throughout the night via text, two couples were left in the bottom 2 — “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice and pro Pasha Pashkov, and “Sex and the City” alum Jason Lewis and pro Peta Murgatroyd. And the eliminated couple ended up being Lewis and Murgatroyd.“I am so sad that I have to go home.
is back for Season 31, on its new home on Disney+, and the familiar show felt largely unchanged in its new modified, commercial-free format that gave more time for the dances and the judges' feedback.Returning host Tyra Banks was joined by new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro — as well as returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli — as they saw a new slate of celebs hit the dance floor for their debut performances.With the theme of Premiere Night Party, the slate of 16 celeb-pro couples brought their best to the dance floor with numbers set to the stars' favorite party songs. Some performances, as expected, fell a bit flat, while others wowed the judges and earned some impressive scores.Here's a look at some of the best numbers of the night, and the celebs who are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy.
This article contains spoilers for the season 31 premiere episode of Dancing With the Stars.
Dancing with the Stars began its 31st season Monday in the most peculiar manner: by asking viewers to click a watch button on Disney+ at exactly 5 p.m./8 p.m. “Tune” in any earlier and you’ll get a reminder — NO, its at 8 p.m. ET, pal! Come back when it’s time. This is the new reality for dance fans accustomed to watching their favorite competition show that used to be on ABC.
Emily Longeretta The star-studded 31st season of “Dancing With the Stars” has arrived. For the first time, the show moved from ABC to Disney+, which meant two hours of live entertainment — and no commercial breaks. The broadcast two-hour telecast equals about 86 minutes, so the producers were tasked with finding a way to fill 34 more minutes.
Disney Plus. Dancing With the Stars first debuted in June 2005 on ABC and soon became one of its most popular shows, though ratings have dropped in recent years. While it may not be the powerhouse it used to be, DWTS still has allure for Disney Plus, which is seeking to expand its subscriber base with different offerings.
Dancing With The Stars is officially back tonight!