Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk11, Night 02

Who Was In the Audience – Season 23, Week 11, Night 02

Joe Gnoffo and Borne Odmark:  The Husband and Brother to Season 23’s amazing Semifinalist, Terra Jolé, Joe and Borne were back in DWTS' Ballroom to enjoy the evening’s Fabulous Finale!

Rumer Willis:

The Ballroom’s favorite Willis (Sorry, Bruce; but, we do LOVE your movies!), this <Ahem!>Dance-Hard, former Contestant and Season 20 Mirror Ball Champion (along with Pro, Valentin Chmerkovskiy!) could be seen once more in the Ballroom, cheering on her former Partner and enjoying the Night’s Festivities!

L-R:  Helio Castroneves
and Rumer Willis

Rebecca Dalton:

Girlfriend to James Hinchcliffe, Rebecca has lovingly shown up most every Week to support her beau, finally able to proudly cheer him on in Season 23’s Grand Finale!

Rebecca Dalton

Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich:

This Mirror Ball Champion for Season 19 (along with Pro, Witney Carson!), Alfonso, and his Wife, Angela, were yet again spotted among DWTS' live, Ballroom audience, clearly enjoying themselves and Season 23’s remaining Finalists!

Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich

Rikki Lake:

Hey, it’s Rikki!  This former Season 13, 3^rd Place Finalist (along with 6-time Mirror Ball Champion Pro, Derek Hough!) was excitingly caught seated ring-side for Season 23’s biggest Night!

Helio Castroneves:

Season 05’s Mirror Ball Winner (along with Former, 2-time Mirror Ball Pro, Julianne Hough!) was present once more in the Ballroom’s live audience to cheer on his fellow Indy Car Racer and Season 23 Front runner, James Hinchliffe, in his final <Ahem!> race to the show’s glittering Mirror Ball Trophy!

L-R:  Helio Castroneves
and Rumer Willis

Arica Johnson and Brittany McNorton:

The Mother and Wife to Season 23’s Football Finalist, Calvin Johnson, Jr., Arica and Brittany were present in the Glitter Dome (along with Calvin’s young Son) to cheer on their favorite Grid Iron Great!

Anthony, Wanda, Jelysa, and Marcus Hernandez: 

The Parents, Sister, and Brother to Season 23’s newest and youngest Champion, Laurie Hernandez, was seen cheering on unabashedly, as Laurie and her Pro Partner, Val, took home the Show’s glittering – and so very hard-earned! – Mirror Ball Trophy!

DWTS Season 23's Champion,
Laurie Hernandez,' Family -
  Anthony, Wanda, Jelysa, and Marcus Hernandez

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk11, Night 01

Who Was In the Audience –

Season 23, Week 11,

Night 01

Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson:

DWTS' endeared Newlyweds and former Season 20 Couple, Millionaire and business “Shark,” Robert Herjavec, and his Wife, former Pro and 2-time Mirror Ball Champion, Kym Johnson, could both be seen seated ring-side on Monday Night for Season 23’s Part One of its Fabulous Finals!

Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson

Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich:

This Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion (Along with Pro, Witney Carson,) and his Wife, Angela, were spotted once more among the Ballroom’s live audience on Monday, excitedly enjoying the Night’s Finals Festivities!

In the back, Left and Right -
Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich

Florence Henderson: 

“Mrs. Brady” to most across America, this former DWTS, Season 11 Contestant was seen once more, seated among the Ballroom’s front row and cheering on the final Competitors of Season 23!

Florence Henderson

Anthony and Wanda Hernandez:

The parents to Gold Medal-winning Olympic Gymnast, Laurie Hernandez, Anthony and Wanda were present in the Ballroom once more to root for their favorite Dancer!

Anthony and Wanda Hernandez

Rebecca Dalton:

This Girlfriend to Season 23 Front runner, James Hinchcliffe, Rebecca, was able to proudly support James during his suave Foxtrot and his Perfect “10” winning, emotional Freestyle!

Rebecca Dalton

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds:

Hey, Babyface is back!!  This former Season 23 Contestant could be spotted on DWTS' Front Row, cheering on his remaining Competitors!

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

Norman Lear:

WOW!!  This WWII Hero, highly popular Television Show Creator, Script Writer, Author, and Comedy Extraordinaire was thrillingly pointed out by DWTS Host, Tom Bergeron, on Monday Night as being part of the Ballroom’s live audience!

Norman Lear

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk09

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 09

Sadie Robertson:

Hey, y’all, Sadie’s back!!  This endeared DWTS Alum and Season 19 First-runner Up (along with her former Pro, Mark Ballas) could be spotted seated on the Ballroom’s Front Row, taking in all the Night’s Show stopping Activities!

Sadie Robertson

Kym Johnson:

Hiya, Kym!  A former DWTS Pro and 2-time Mirror Ball Champion, Johnson was seated among the Glitter Dome’s live Audience, enjoying the exquisite creations of her fellow Pros and Season 23 Celebrities!

Kym Johnson

Joe Gnoffo: 

The Husband of the Ballroom's Reality Star, Terra Jolé, this faithful Fan of Terra & Sasha could once again be seen seated ring-side, cheering on his favorite Dancer!

Joe Gnoffo

Shirley Ballas:

Wow, it’s Shirley!  This Dancing Great was present in DWTS Ballroom to catch her only Son, 2-time Mirror Ball Winner, Mark Ballas, perform as Jersey Boys’ star-leading role of Frankie Vallie, as well as her second “Son”, 6-time Mirror Ball Champion, Derek Hough, perform not one but TWO truly fabulous, show stopping Numbers!

Shirley Ballas

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk07

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 07

Kayla Rae Reid:

The newly Engaged Fiancée to Season 23’s Olympic Gold Medal-winning Swimmer, Ryan Lochte, Kayla was present on Monday Evening to catch Ryan’s performance of a Romantic Rumba!

Kayla Rae Reid

Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd:

These excited Parents-to-be were seen cozying  up and hamming it up with DWTS' All Access Host, Dominic Bowden!

Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd

Joe Gnoffo:

The Husband to Season 23’s Wonder Competitor, Terra Jolé, Joe was ever-faithfully seated on the Ballroom’s Front Row during Monday’s Eras Night, proudly cheering on his favorite Dancer!

Joe Gnoffo

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk06

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 06

Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich:

Needing no introduction – And yet still worthy of one anyway! – this greatly beloved Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion (Along with his former Pro Partner, Witney Carson!) and longtime personal Fan of the Show, Alfonso, was present on Monday evening with his Wife, Angela, taking in the glitz and glamour while enjoying Season 23’s spiciest Theme yet, Latin Night!

Florence Henderson:

“Mrs. Brady” to most, this DWTS alumnus was spotted within the Ballroom’s audience once more, cheering on her “eldest daughter”, Maureen, during her Samba attempt!

Anna Trebunskaya:

Hey, Anna’s back!!  This long-endeared Former Pro and DWTS Great was seen seated directly behind Panel Judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s seat, taking in the Night’s Latin-themed Activities!

Joe Gnoffo:

This Husband to Season 23’s beloved Competitor, Terra Jolé, was spotted seated ringside among DWTS' live audience, cheering on his favorite Dancer as she performed her Latin Night-inspired Paso Doble with her Professional Partner, Sasha Farber!

Ileana Lochte:

The Mother to Olympic Gold Medal-winning Swimmer, Ryan Lochte, Ileana returned yet again to the Glitter Dome on Monday evening to watch her Son shake things up with his Latin Night Salsa!

Rebecca Dalton:

The Girlfriend of one of Season 23’s Fan-favorites, James Hinchcliffe, Rebecca was present in Latin Night’s steamy Ballroom to catch James’ and his Partner’s Sharna’s High-scoring, Romantic Rumba!

Jonathan Bennett:

Season 19’s “wide-eyed”, 9^th Place Alumnus and Pro Allison Holker’s debuting Celebrity Partner, Jonathan, could be seen seated among DWTS' live audience, clearly enjoying himself and taking it AL-L-L in!

Eddie Cahill:

This Actor and Star of ABC’s new Television Drama Conviction was present on Monday Night to promote his Show which debuted on Oct. 3^rd, 2016.

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk05

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 05

Jerry Rice:

This Gridiron Great and beloved DWTS Alumnus showed up rather suddenly in Most Memorable Year Night's Ballroom to make a surprise Football pass to Season 23’s then ecstatic looking Calvin Johnson, who was dancing a Jazz in honor of the year he broke Jerry Rice’s Record of the Most Yards Received Within a Season!

Calvin Johnson, Sr.:

This proud Father of Football's Famed and endeared Season 23 Competitor, Calvin Johnson, Jr., was seated ringside in DWTS' live audience on Monday Night to receive the Football handled by Calvin, Jr. during his fantastic Jazz Number following the Routine, all in order to recreate the memorable moment when Calvin, Jr. had given his Dad the Football used within the Game when he broke Jerry Rice’s Record of the Most Yards Received Within a Season immediately following the match!

Michael Cummings:

The longtime Husband of Actress Maureen McCormick, Michael was present on DWTS' Ballroom Balcony to welcome and congratulate his Wife following her romantic Foxtrot that was dedicated to the year the Couple was married, 1985.

Ileana Lochte:

The Mother of Olympic Gold Medal-winning Swimmer, Ryan Lochte, was seen among the Ballroom’s live audience once more for Most Memorable Year Night, cheering on her Son as he danced an emoting Contemporary dedicated to herself.

Joe Gnoffo:

The always proud Husband of Season 23’s beloved Terra Jolé, Joe was spotted seated yet again on DWTS' front row, rooting for his Wife as she performed a beautiful Contemporary Piece.

Rebecca Dalton:

The Girlfriend of Professional Race Car Driver and Season Front runner, James Hinchliffe, was present in the Ballroom on Monday evening to support James  during the retelling of his harrowing Crash that occurred in 2015 and the dancing of his Tenacious Tango, for which he received the night’s Highest Score in Judges' Points of 10,9,10!

Dr. Timothy H. Pohlman, M.D.:

The Surgeon who had operated on James Hinchcliffe following his near fatal Car Crash in 2015 and James’ self dubbed “Friend”, Dr. Pohlman was present in DWTS' Red Room to meet James & Sharna following their high scoring Tango!

Anthony, Wanda, and Jelysa Hernandez:

The Parents and Sister to Olympic Gold Medal-winning Gymnast and DWTS Front runner, Laurie Hernandez, Anthony, Wanda, and Jelysa were seen cheering enthusiastically among the Ballroom’s live audience, following the performing of Laurie’s Powerful Paso Doble!

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk03

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 03

Anita Thigpen Perry and Sydney Perry:

The Wife of Former Governor Rick Perry, Anita, was present on both Monday, and then Tuesday Night – along with the political couple’s Daughter, Sydney – to cheer on her Husband during his passionate Paso Doble and his official exit from DWTS'  Ballroom.


Ileana Lochte:

Ryan Lochte’s Mother, Ileana, was present on the Ballroom once more for Week 03’s exciting Face-off Night in order to proudly root for her Son during his Cha-Cha Routine.


Rebecca Dalton:

This Girlfriend to Indy Race Car Driver and one of DWTS, Season 23’s more prominent Front Runners, James Hinchcliffe, Rebecca was seated among Monday evening’s audience, all the better to enjoy watching her Celeb high-hoofer take home the immunity offered for the Night’s best Cha-Cha Performance.


Joe Gnoffo:

The Husband and fellow Reality Series co-star to Season 23’s Terra Jolé, Joe returned to the Glitter Dome to once again cheer on his favorite Competitor!


Michael Cummings:

The longtime Husband of Maureen, Michael was spotted among DWTS' live audience supporting his Wife during Week 03’stiff Face-offs, as she danced one truly spicy Salsa!

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk02, N02

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 02, Night 02

Peta Murgatroyd: 

L-R:  Witney Carson, Vanilla Ice,
and Peta Murgatroyd.

Hiya, Peta!  This 2-time Mirror Ball winner and the Show’s Reigning Pro Champion was spotted seated in DWTS' always-happening Red Room, enjoying the night's festivities!



Carlos and Alexa PenaVega:

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega
(over Tom's right shoulder!)

The dancing Husband and Wife duo of Season 21 – who finished in 4th and 6th Place respectively – and DWTS' only Celebrity Married Couple to have competed against one another within the same Season, could be seen seated ringside for the Ballroom’s Tuesday Night Results Show, cheering on Season 23’s Competitors and Carlos’ former Pro Partner, Witney Carson!

Who Was In the Audience - S23, Wk01

Who Was In the Audience

– Season 23, Week 01

Dancing with the Stars' live studio audience was, once again, nearly as star-studded as its Competitive Cast, when many returning Ballroom Greats and Familiar Faces found their way ringside on last Monday evening to catch all the excitement of Season 23’s fun and FABULOUS Premiere!


Peta Murgatroyd:

Peta Murgatroyd

Wha'-what?!  Dancing with the Stars'  FABULOUS former Pro and Reigning, 2-time Mirror Ball Champion, Peta, could be spotted seated in the audience’s' front row, proudly cheering on her high-hoofin' Fiancé and soon-to-be Brother-in-law, fellow Mirror Ball Champions, Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy, while enjoying Season 23’s high-sequined Premiere!


Robert Herjavec:

Robert Herjavec

Newly Wed Millionaire and Season 20’s 6th Place Competitor, Robert was seen nicely seated up-close and personal for Monday night's Premiere, taking in all of Week 01’s fantastic Dancing Action!


Kym Johnson:

Kym Johnson

The recent blushing bride of Robert Herjavec and former DWTS Mirror Ball Pro, Kym could be seen up-top of Week 01’s Dancing Escapades, Co-Hosting DWTS’ always fun, live All Access show with Host, Dominic Bowden!


Danica McKellar:

This Season 18, 6th Place Competitor could be spotted among DWTS' excited audience Monday evening, rooting for her former Dance Partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and taking in all the glam and glitter of Season 23’s fabulous, Week 01 Episode!


Florence Henderson:

Florence Henderson

Perhaps better known to the world at large as being Television’s dearly beloved Mrs. Brady of The Brady Bunch (1969-1974), Florence – Who competed once on DWTS herself for Season 11 of the Show, with Pro and Ballroom Great, Corky Ballas! – was there to sweetly cheer on her “eldest daughter”, Maureen McCormick during her graceful debut!


Joe Gnoffo: 

The Husband and Reality series Co-Star of Terra Jolé, Joe showed up in Monday’s night's audience to catch his Wife's Jiving Premiere and some more “Stuff Like That There”!


Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Unkrich:

Alfonso Ribeiro and Angela Inkrich

Hey-hey, Alfonso’s back!!  This Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion and endeared alumnus was present with his Wife, Writer Angela Unkrich to cheer on his former Pro Partner, Witney Carson, and enjoy the night's Season Premiere Festivities!

Who Was In The Audience – S22, Wk10, NIGHT 01

Who Was In The Audience

– Season 22, Week 10,

NIGHT 01

Florence Henderson:

“Mrs. Brady” to most, Florence is also a former DWTS Contestant, competing with then Pro, Corky Ballas, for Season 11 and Placing 8^th overall.

Doug Flutie:

Doug’s back!  Famed, Former Football Quarterback, and of course, Season 22 Competitor, Flutie could be seen on the Ballroom’s <Ahem!> Sidelines, enjoying the night's Finale Festivities!

Donna and Nico DiMarco:

The Mother and Fraternal Twin Brother of Season 22 Finalist, Nyle DiMarco, Donna and Nico were present in DWTS' live Audience to excitedly cheer as Nyle took home his 2^nd Perfect Score of the Season for his Passionately Performed Freestyle!

Nastia Liukin:

This Season 20, 4^th Place Semifinalist (along with former Pro, Derek Hough) could be spotted in the Ballroom's live Audience, soaking up the Finale's sequined splendor!

NeNe Leakes:

A former Season 18 Contestant, NeNe danced with veteran Pro, Tony Dovolani, the Couple landing in 7^th Place overall.

Kim Fields:

Hiya, Kim!  DWTS'  one half of Season 22’s “Wonder Twins” (as dubbed by Panel Judge, Carrie Ann Inaba) was back in the Ballroom once more, taking in all of Finale's action!

Marla Maples and Tiffany Trump:

Donald Trump Ex and former Season 22 Competitor, Marla was present in the Glitter Dome once more with hers and Trump’s only Daughter, Tiffany, to enjoy part 01 of Season 22’s 2-night Finale!

Lea Thompson:

A former Season 19 Contestant (with Pro, Artem Chigvintsev), Lea was back in DWTS' Ballroom once more to cheer on her former ABC's Switched At Birth co-Star, Nyle DiMarco.

BC Jean:

Famed Singer and Fiancée to Pro, Mark Ballas; and of course, one half of the supremely talented, musical Duet, Alexander Jean – along with Mark – BC  was spotted in DWTS' Red Room, rooting for her favorite Mirror Ball hopeful during his final dancing-sprint to Season 22’s grand finish!

Bindi Irwin:

Enjoying her last, full night as DWTS' reigning Mirror Ball Champion (Along with now 6-time Mirror Ball winning Pro, Derek Hough), Bindi was present on Monday to watch as the show’s newest Finalists battled it out on the Ballroom's Dance Floor!

Lara Spencer:

ABC’s Good Morning America co-Anchor, Lara was there to root for GMA’s own Ginger Zee in her final race for the Mirror Ball Trophy.

Marlee Matlin:

Season 06’s 7^th Place Celebrity Contestant ( along with former Pro, Fabian Sanchez), Marlee officially made DWTS History as the show's first Deaf Competitor, and was present on this night to cheer for her fellow Deaf Dancer and former Switched At Birth co-Star, Nyle DiMarco!