Season 33 of ‘Dancing With The Stars’: A Recap

The 33rd season of the star-studded dance contest, “Dancing With the Stars,” commenced with a rousing start.

Opening Without Elimination But Plenty of Excitement

Although the first week didn’t witness any elimination, the audience was excited to see a new cohort of stars battling it out for the much sought-after Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough revitalized the show as co-hosts, joined by judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.

High Scores and High Energy

The premiere kicked off strongly, with a dynamic cha-cha routine from former Bachelor, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson. Their electrifying performance earned them a remarkable score of 21/30, way higher than a typical week one score.

However, the evening’s top performances came from Chandler Kinney and her partner Brandon Armstrong who received a top score of 23/30 for their breathtaking tango, setting high standards for the competition. NBA star Dwight Howard and his partner Daniella Karagach were right behind them with a score of 22/30.

Surprising Performances

Despite not appearing to have much rhythm or dance skills during rehearsals, Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik pleasantly surprised everyone with an energetic jive alongside partner Rylee Arnold. Their high-intensity performance led them to an impressive score of 21/30.

Unexpected Contestant

In a twist, the final contestant to step onto the dance floor was Anna Delvey, known more for her criminal conviction than her dance skills. She seemed to take the situation in her stride, turning her ankle monitor into a fashion statement and expressing her determination to reinvent herself as a ballroom dancer.

Reactions to Delvey

Delvey’s routine, which began with a close-up of her bedazzled ankle bracelet, created quite a stir. Carrie Ann Inaba addressed the mixed reactions in the room. “There was a palpable shift in energy when you came onto the dance floor,” she said to Delvey and the audience. “We should give this an opportunity since this situation must be daunting for you. Regardless of your past, here we focus on your dancing, so let’s give her some space, please.”

To recap the premiere, below are the dances and scores:

FAQs

Q: Who hosts Season 33 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
A: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are the hosts of season 33.

Q: Who tops the leader board in the first week?
A: Chandler Kinney and her partner Brandon Armstrong topped the leaderboard with a score of 23/30.

Q: Who was the last “star” to hit the dance floor?
A: Convicted felon Anna Delvey was the last “star” to perform on the dance floor.

Q: How did Anna Delvey react about her past?
A: Despite her past, Delvey appeared positively, stating that she’s worn an ankle bracelet due to her jail term and that it was difficult to walk out from. However, she said she reinvented herself many times and this time she planned to be a ballroom dancer.

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