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Ezra Frech and Danielle Karagach perform a rumba onstage with pink, blue, and yellow lighting. Frech places a hand on Karagach's shoulder as they step forward with their left legs and sway their hips with opposition in the torso. They extend their other arms out long with a curve.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 5: Diva Energy for Mariah Carey Night

Is it okay if we’re a little diva-ish today? Mariah Carey Night brought all the vocals and glitter to last night’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars”—plus some drama around scoring. The night began with a sweet fantasy of an opening number choreographed by Luam “LUAM” Keflezgy, in which all the pro men donned sparkly […]

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas dance in frame, stepping to the side with their downstage legs, as a band performs behind them.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 4: Who Rocked Yacht Rock Night

“Yacht Rock Night”? Yep, you heard that right. This week’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars” featured an abundance of foxtrots and smooth, classic hits from musicians and groups like The Doobie Brothers, Toto, and Daryl Hall & John Oates. Plus, plenty of costumes with bright, tropical florals and nautical accents. Oh, and mocktails in […]

On the "DWTS" stage, a group of pros and troupe dancers in sparkly silver costumes pose around Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, who hold microphones. The dancers' hair flips as they hit their final pose after an intense dance.

“DWTS” Season 35 Premiere: We’re So Back

Happy mirror-ball season, readers! “Dancing with the Stars” has returned with a sparkly bang, complete with familiar faces, noteworthy firsts, a technical snafu, and a giant disco-ball banana. This year, the show’s 16-celebrity cast had to be divided into two full episodes, with the celeb men competing on Tuesday and the women on Wednesday. And […]

"DWTS" Week 7 Recap: Who's the Real Villain?

Though we hate to question a “Dancing with the Stars” theme night, we have to ask: Is this really a year where anyone is craving more villainy? More scary stuff? More heart-racing television? Frankly, we would’ve been fine if “DWTS” had chosen to skip Halloween altogether this season. We’ve had enough masks already this year. […]

"DWTS" Week 6 Recap: Nope, Derek Hough Didn't Propose on Live TV

Please hold for applause: We’re now roughly halfway through this season of “Dancing with the Stars,” mid-pandemic, without a single case of COVID-19. Apparently we can have some good things this year! And last night’s episode of “DWTS” was particularly dance-tastic, complete with a special dance-pearance by judge Derek Hough. And while we were a […]

"DWTS" Week 5 Recap: '80s Night Snatched Our Wig​s

Well, it’s ’80s Night on “Dancing with the Stars,” which feels fitting, since time is a construct and we’d all rather pretend it’s any year other than the dumpster fire one we’re trapped in! Too dark? Okay, moving on. Last night’s episode of “DWTS” was incredible, if only for one reason: wigs. We have never […]

"DWTS" Week 3 Recap: "Disney Night" is Confirmed Chaotic Good

Welcome back dance fans, to the chaos that is “Disney Night” on “Dancing with the Stars.” Have you ever wanted to see a pro football player dressed as a candlestick? A realtor from “Selling Sunset” dressed as a Disney princess? Carole *bleep* Baskin dressed as a giant lion? No? Well, it’s “Disney Night,” so you […]

"DWTS" Week 2 Recap: The First Cut is the Deepest

Well, we’ve officially made it to week two of “Dancing with the Stars,” pandemic edition! And with no bedazzled face masks in sight, we can only assume that the “DWTS” team’s #SocialDisDancing protocol is holding up. Pause for (pre-recorded, because there isn’t a live audience) applause. But even a pandemic isn’t going to stop the […]