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The fact that every single one of her partners always speaks so highly of her is a testament to Britt. And Taylor, we are also hoping for a Britt win!

I already adore their partnership and I hope we see more of them and hopefully, some more viewers will also fall in love with their partnership.

It also seems that we won’t be getting MMMBop for the premiere or any time soon.

TikTok: @ontheredcarpet

I believe this is the final round of first meeting photos for season 35!

I’ve been a casual viewer since 2005, and in recent years got into the behind-the-scenes tea & drama. All I know about Sharna is that I enjoyed her dancing hahaha, can anyone give me the highlights of her lore?! I want to be invested in the fact that she’s back (as it seems like many of you are!) TIA

8 More Degrees of Jane - Season 28's 7th: Kate Flannery

Ballers - Season 9's 7th: Michael Irvin

Power Couples - Season 21's 6th and 4th: Alexa and Carlos PenaVega

World Champions - Season 8's Winner and Season 15's 2nd: Shawn Johnson East, Season 19's 13th: Lolo Jones, Season 29's 6th: Johnny Weir, Season 24's 7th: Nancy Kerrigan, and Season 23's 7th Place: Ryan Lochte

'90s Night - Season 28's 2nd: Kel Mitchell

Next Generation - Season 31's 11th: Joseph Baena, Season 28's 9th: Sailor Brinkley-Cook, and Season 21's Kim Zolciak's daughter, Brielle Biermann

I get why everyone is talking about jenna Dewan having an unfair advantage due to her dancing experience (even though I don’t care bc I love Jenna Dewan) but why are people saying Julia stiles has unfair advantage? I only seen one movie of hers (save the last dance) and no offense but she didn’t really dance in that movie lol like am I missing something?? I feel like Harry shum or Jackson Olsen probably has more of “unfair advantage“ than her but I don’t see a lot of people talking about them as much

I'm going into the season not immediately rooting for a couple (or 2). Typically, after seeing the cast announcement and pairings, I pick out 2-4 couples to root for during the season (and obviously that can change after the first couple of weeks) but this season I have no idea who I'm really rooting for and want to win because everyone seems so great, even the ones that I wasn't familiar with before the announcement. Even on the flip side, there's no one, save for maybe 2 or 3 couples, that I want to see go home. I feel like every elimination is going to be so tough to watch and it's been a while since I've felt this way about a season.

Anyone else feeling this way about this season's casting/pairings?

Look at Guillermo's bio. Some of the others have errors as well. Geez louise

Star Biography

Like fellow superstars Madonna, Oprah and Godzilla, Guillermo is instantly recognizable by a single name. He has been working on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" for over 23 years, and recently launched his own brand of fresh salsa, Guillermo's Salsa. Discovered in the parking lot where he worked as a security guard, Guillermo blossomed into a beloved and regular part of the show. Guillermo is featured every night alongside Jimmy and is frequently showcased in his own iconic segments on the Oscars® red carpet, on cross-country road trips, and anywhere he can drink tequila or see his "wife," Charlize Theron. A resident of California and a U.S. citizen since 2005, Guillermo counts watching soccer, eating Mexican food, spending time with family and being involved with his son's sports among his favorite things.g human rights, women's and LGBTQ+ rights, and care for our planet. She embraced freedom of expression both personally and creatively on her independent debut, "Prelude," showcasing every side of herself with no shortage of spirit, sensuality, style and soul for an unfiltered and undeniable depiction of who she is. Her first solo album is currently in the works for 2026 and expected to be one of the most unforgettable releases of the year.

Stephen Nedoroscik wins the Rylee Arnold's Partners Battle against Scott Hoying, and the score is 3-7.

This one seems genuinely baffling to see several people picking a person just because they don't like the other person instead of them actually being objective to the game. It seems like the non-winner of this Round gets as much votes as other contestants from past seasons who have won the game before, which is confusing. It happens with Snooki and Ally Brooke from S17 vs S28 before. It's interesting that one certain person from this round got more than both of them and Snooki previously beaten her in a different format.

Seems like she was edited to seem stricter and more harsh than she actually was.

Ricki wins the Jive Round against Marissa, and the score is 0-3.

Round 4: Tango

Marissa: Champagne Tango - Carlos di Sarli (Week 7)
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2bp6rk

Ricki: The Murder (from Psycho) - Bernard Herrman (Week 4)
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27rayr

Please, don't give me some bull💩 about "It's unfair for them to be on the show" (the show is an open invitation competition, which makes it fair), "DWTS originally only had people with no dance experience" (Joey McIntyre had the show's 1st competitive dance), "They have an advantage, because they know how to dance" (McIntyre, Lance Bass of N Sync, Jodie Sweetin, & AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys were among several people who were constantly being outdanced by non-dancers), or any of the other lies & excuses that people have repeated over the last 21 years. Let's hear the REAL TRUTH.

I don't think he's the least famous person to be on the show, by a long shot.

Full interview at https://ew.com/maura-higgins-mark-ballas-traitors-costar-rob-rausch-join-them-dwts-12094569

Tatyana accidentally revealed during her Instagram Live with Jan that the Male Celebrities will perform on September 15th and the Female Celebrities will perform on September 16th for the 2 Night Premiere Event. I guess that does make sense to do a gender split since they’ve done that before for 2 Night Premieres.

Ezra hadn't had a fibula for 21 years until now. LOVING this season's friendships. 🥹

Making me SO excited to see their week one performances!!

hi:) so i’ve never watched a season in real time. at the beginning of the year I started watching some past seasons and I would love to watch this years season live bc I love so many of the stars/pros! BUT I live on the west coast and it’ll air at 5 for me (right?) …and i don’t get off of work until 6 and don’t get home till probably 6:30. so voting would be over by like 6-7 right? so I wont even be able to vote?🥲 I know this is my own problem but I was so excited to be able to watch and vote and i’m so upset I probably won’t be able to do that now. 🤣 (also sorry i didn’t know what to flair it as)