How can one possibly teach a renowned celebrity with zero experience how to dance in just one week? That’s the question running through every pro’s mind on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)! From your TV screen to your feed, the dance competition show has become a huge deal again this year. It’s not just a classic TV show anymore, this season is becoming an actual pop culture staple.
What’s making this one different from the other 33? It all starts with the celeb cast. The show has brought together a mix of celebrities with great appeal.
They range from famous TikTok influencers to childhood TV stars, and even actual Olympic champions. Even Robert Irwin, Infamous Australian Steve Irwin’s son, who’s sister competed about 10 years ago!
Along with Irwin, it seems the current competition stands between him, Alix Earle, and Whitney Leavitt. Fans argue nonstop due to Leavitt’s previous dance experience, and the claims of underscoring for Irwin and Earle’s dances. Spectators are eager to fight for their favorite to be in that top spot.
This year is like a TV show that lives online. The performances and drama never stop when the show ends on Tuesday night. People leave millions of comments every day about the judges, contestants, and dances. Carie Ann, a long time judge, has received backlash this time around. People claim she continues to pick and choose favorites when scoring, so much that the show itself had to speak out to try and put an end to the negativity.
However, there have also been some viral moments so far. For example, Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt’s Cha-Cha dance, which even had halloween costumes dedicated to it!
The Pros are also on the TikTok grind, making behind the scenes videos daily. Content is stacked and this leaves the fans wanting more every single time, as well as gets the respective couple their votes on Tuesday night. “It is so entertaining to look forward to new episodes every week, it keeps me on the edge of my seat!” Says Senior Hayley Black, who has been keeping up with the show regularly.
Everyone is on the edge of their seats to see what comes next for DWTS. Who will be next to get eliminated? Which judge will over-score or underscore a dance? Though the show has always been known, however, this year has reached a whole new level.
