Guess Who’s Ba-a-a-ack?! – DWTS, S23

Len Goodman Returns

to DWTS For Week 07

of Season 23!!

DWTS Head Judge Len Goodman

It’s a grim day for all of Season 23’s Celebrity Competitors, but a GREAT day for Fans of the Show, as Dancing with the Stars' strictest and one and only Head Judge, Len Goodman, makes his way back to the Program’s beloved Glitter Dome and sets “his” Ballroom proper!

DWTS Head Judge Len Goodman

Returning for Week 07 of the Season, following a 3-Week hiatus, good ol' Lenny will preside over DWTS' always fabulous Eras Night, during which the Show's remaining 8 Couples will vie for that hard-earned and yet MOST gratifying “10” from Len while recreating through dance a memorable era from the past or taking an artistically expressed “peek” at the future!

It sure to be a rip-roaring, high-stepping, Ballroom and Latin Dance Extravaganza-of-a-good-time, and I, for one, cannot wait to see you there, Len!!

DWTS GALLERY - The Judges - S22 Wk01

DWTS - SEASON 22, Week 1
GALLERY:  The Judges

He's baaaaack!!
DWTS' Judging regulars, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli,
were gratifyingly joined once more behind the judges' desk
by (the one and only) beloved Head Judge, Len Goodman,
after one Season's (DISASTROUS!) hiatus from the show!
... Mirror Ball Hopefuls, beware! - Season 22, Week 01

"This is incredible!" Panel Judge, Carrie Ann Inaba,
had voiced during Monday night's
sensational Premiere, when describing the immaculate
Competition already shaping up for DWTS'
newest Season, "...You guys have
ALL gone way past my expectations!" - S22, Wk01 

DWTS' Panel Judge, Bruno Tonioli,
critiques a Premiere Performance
with all the usual theatrics. - Season 22, Week 01

"Strictly Come Dancing" or swiftly be reproved,
as DWTS' returning Head Judge, Len Goodman,
made certain on Monday that his trip back across
the Pond was not wasted, being careful to sternly
express each and every Dancing Disap-POINT-ment!
- Season 22, Week 01

DWTS GALLERY - Balcony, Band, & Cast - S21 Wk05

DWTS - SEASON 21, Week 05

GALLERY: Balcony, Band,

& Cast

Pro, Allison Holker, cheers on her Season 21,
Celebrity partner, Andy, following the latter's
INCREDIBLE Argentine Tango
with his Switch Up partner, Sharna Burgess!

A Big Hand from the Balcony goes
out from Allison to Andy!

Currently the reigning Mirror Champion Pro,
Valentin Chmerkovskiy playfully "Boo"s
his older brother and fellow, former Champion,
Maksim Chmerkovskiy, when the latter steps
in as the Night's guest Judge and critiques
Val's Celebrity partner, Tamar Braxton, following
hers and Louis Van Amstel's
Seriously Sub-par Samba!
- Season 21, Week 05, Switch Up Night

An always caring Val gives Tamar Braxton
a Big Hand from the Balcony following Tamar's
poorly executed Samba and subsequent
low scoring from the Judges' Panel. 

An elated Derek Hough proudly cheers
for his high-scoring partner, Bindi Irwin,
following the Teen's and Val Chmerkovskiy's
exciting Cha-Cha!
- Season 21, Week 01, Switch Up Week

A pleasantly surprised Lindsay Arnold
beams at the obvious sparks that flew betwixt
Alek Skarlatos and his Switch Up Partner Pro,
Emma Slater, during the Duo's Romantic Rumba performance!
- Season 21, Week 05

Mirror Ball Champion Pro, Mark Ballas, gives
Two Thumbs (way ,WAY) up to partner, Alexa PenaVega's,
and Derek Hough's Record Breaking Tango!
With an incredible scoring of all 10's from the Judges Panel,
Alexa and Derek OFFICIALLY became the first
DWTS Couple in the history of the show
to have earned a Perfect Score on a Switch Up Week! 

(From L to R:) Mirror Ball Champion Pro,Witney Carson, is joined
by Season 21 contestants, Alek Skarlatos and Andy Grammer.
In the far back right you can see her former
Season 19 Celebrity Partner and Mirror
Ball Winner, Alfonso Ribeiro. 

Season 21 competitors, Andy Grammer
and Emma Slater, flash two very approving smiles
for their respective, dance partners, Allison Holker
and Hayes Grier, as Allison and Hayes are judged
for their Week 05, Switch Up Challenge Foxtrot!

From L to R:  Sharna Burgess, Andy Grammer,
Alexa PenaVega, and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
give an always much appreciated Big Hand
from the Balcony for some of their fellow
Season 21 competitors. - Week 05, Switch Up Challenge

A laughing, 5-time Mirror Ball winning
Derek Hough (Left) points out the
loyal Valentin Chmerkovskiy (Right) as he "shames"
his older brother, Maks, following the latter's
critiquing of Val's Season 21 partner,
Tamar Braxton! - Week 05, Switch Up Night 

Former, Season 20 "Co-horts", Andy Grammer
and Derek Hough share a laugh whilst
Sharna Burgess (Far Left), Val Chmerkovskiy,
and Nick Carter (Both on Far Right) look on
at their Season 21 competition!
- DWTS, Season 21, Week 05, Switch Up Night

2-time Mirror Ball Winner, Mark Ballas,
is joined by his fellow, Season 21 competitor,
Bindi Irwin, in the ecstatic cheering on of
their respective Dance Partners, Alexa PenaVega
and Derek Hough, following Alexa and Derek's
Tenacious Tango, which earned the Couple a Record Breaking
scoring of all 10's from the show's Judges!
- DWTS, Season 21, Week 05

DWTS GALLERY - The Judges - S21 Wk04

DWTS - SEASON 21, Week 4
GALLERY:  The Judges

Season 21's (in my opinion) best Judge, Julianne Hough,

critiques a Week 04 performance and offers

some helpful hints for improving.

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba

Week 04 

DWTS Judge Bruno Tonioli 
Week 04

DWTS S-21 Week 10: By The Numbers

DWTS – Season 21, Week 10 SCORES:

The DWTS Judges give their scores.

Bindi & Derek

Salsa

“You're Never Fully Dressed Without
A Smile”  by Sia

27(9,9,9)

Alek & Lindsay

Waltz

“America The Beautiful” 
as sung by Ray Chew

30 (10,10,10)

Nick & Sharna

Tango

“Scars” by Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder

24 (8,8,8)

Carlos & Witney

Contemporary

“Drag Me Down” by One Direction

28 (9,9,10)

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Dance-offs:

Carols & Witney VS. Alek & Lindsay

Cha-cha

“Fun” 
by Pitbull feat. Chris Brown

Winners: 
Carlos & Witney

Judges Score:
Alek, Carlos, Carlos

Bindi & Derek  VS. Nick & Sharna

Samba

“Lean On” 
by Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ

Winners: 
Bindi & Derek

Judges Score:
Bindi, Bindi, Bindi

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Trio Round:

Bindi & Derek and Mark

Jazz

“Resolve”  by Nathan Lanier

30 (10,10,10)

Alek & Lindsay and Emma

Argentine Tango

“Ex's and Oh's”  by Elle King

27 (9,9,9)

Nick & Sharna and Peta

Salsa

“No Doubt About It” by Empire cast 
feat. Jussie Smollett and Pitbull

30 (10,10,10)

Carlos & Witney and Karina

Charleston

“Booty Swing” by Parov Stelar

29 (9,10,10)

DWTS S-21 Week 09: By The Numbers

DWTS – Season 21, Week 09 SCORES:

The DWTS Judges give their scores.

Bindi & Derek

Viennese Waltz

“Roses and Violets” by Alexander Jean

30 (10,10,10)

Tamar & Val

Contemporary

“Wicked Game” 
by James Vincent McMorrow

22(8,7,7)

Alexa & Mark

Contemporary

“Make It Rain” by Ed Sheeran

30 (10,10,10)

Alek & Lindsay

Salsa

“Back It Up”  by Prince Royce
 feat. Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull

24 (8,8,8)

Nick & Sharna

Quickstep

“A Cool Cat In Town”

by Tape Five

28 (9,9,10)

Carlos & Witney

Argentine Tango

“What Do You Mean?” by Justin Bieber

27 (9,9,9)

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Show-stopping Dancing Duets:

Bindi & Derek And Alexa & Mark

Charleston

"All That Jazz" and “Hot Honey Rag” 
by Kander and Ebb (From Chicago)

30 (10,10,10)

Tamar & Val  And Nick & Sharna

Rumba

“Hey Jude” 
by The Beatles 
(From LOVE by Cirque du Soleil)

27 (9,9,9)

Carlos & Witney And Alek & Lindsay

Paso Doble

“We Will Rock You” 
by queen (From  We Will Rock You)

24 (8,8,8)

Next Week is Switch Up Week on DWTS, S21 !!

Switch Up Week Returns

to the Ballroom -

DWTS, Season 21 (Week 05)

Switch Up Week is making a come back for Dancing With The Stars' 21^st Season as the show's 9 remaining competitors prepare to enter Week 05 of the competition!

Here Are The NEWLY-Paired Couples and The Dances Assigned To Them, As Revealed So Far:

Alek & Emma - ?

    Bindi & Val - ?

               Tamar & Louis - The Samba

 Hayes & Allison - ?    

 Nick & Witney - ?  

Andy & Sharna - ? 

                  Carlos & Lindsay - The Quickstep

Alexa & Derek - ?

  Paula & Mark - ?

Also set for next Week, returning once more to the Glitter Dome, in the role Guest Judge, is none other than (Are you ready for this, dwtslovers?!!!) the one, the only, the “Bad Boy of the Ballroom” himself, MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY!!!

Maksim Chmerkovskiy

<Cheering, Stamping Feet>. Maks!, Maks!, Maks!, Maks!!!!

Ooooo, I am so excited!!!!

DWTS GALLERY - The Judges - S21 Wk03

DWTS - SEASON 21, Week 3
GALLERY:  The Judges

DWTS Judges Carrie Ann Inaba,
Julianne Hough, and Bruno Tonioli were
joined Monday night by Season19 Mirror Ball Champion,
Alfonso Ribeiro, who acted as Guest Judge
for the show’s TV Night. – Week 03

DWTS Judge Carrie Ann Inaba. – Week 03, TV Night

DWTS Judge Bruno Tonioli. – Week 03, TV Night

DWTS Judge Julianne Hough.

 She currently stands as my favorite judge

on the Panel.  She’s no Len Goodman (Well, who is?!);

but she consistently makes the most sense,

in my opinion, AND gives out the most fair scores!.

– Week 03, TV Night  

Alfonso Ribeiro Returns To the Ballroom – DWTS, Season 21

Alfonso Ribeiro to Guest Judge!

Alfonso Ribeiro 

Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion (and one my personal, all-time favorites!), Alfonso Ribeiro, is set to return to the Glitter Dome next Week to Guest Judge our Season 21 competitors, along with the Ballroom’s Panel Judges Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli!

L_R:  Carrie Ann Inaba, Julianne Hough,
and Bruno Tonioli

I just absolutely adored watching Alfonso, who was paired with Pro, Witney Carson, dance in Season 19;

Alfonso & Witney

and, I actually think that he will make a fantastic guest judge for the show!  Either way, I’m super excited! … Nicely done, Dancing With The Stars!!

DWTS GALLERY - The Judges - S21 Wk02

DWTS - SEASON 21, Week 2
GALLERY:  The Judges

L-R:  Carrie Anne Inaba, Julianne Hough, and
 Bruno Tonioli
The DWTS Judges Jam out to the opening song
Dancing With The Stars S21, Wk 02, Night 01 -
Hometown Glory Night

Julianne Hough
Having 2 dances in week 02 is tough
and I think that Julianne kept that in mind
and was pretty fair both nights ...
In my opinion, of all the Judges
(this week), she made the most
sense consistently.

Carrie Ann Inaba
I thought that Carrie Ann was particularly hard
on all the couples this week.  Maybe it's just me, but it's like 
she's trying to replace Len by being super hard on everyone 
... I don't know.
Whatever it is, I do hope that she she doesn't
do it next week!

Bruno Tonioli
 as quippy as ever ... again.
Seriously, where does he come up
 with all this stuff!

DWTS GALLERY - The Judges - S21 Wk01

DWTS - SEASON 21, Week 1
GALLERY:  The Judges

What up?  Julianne Hough in
the center seat?  Does this mean that she's "Head Judge"??
Hmmm  ... I don't know ...
I do know that I did not like Len not being there,
not one bit!!!

Bruno Tonioli
DWTS Season 21, Week 01
Bruno was quippy as ever, still ...
There was something not quite right ...
Something missing ... Oh! I know!
Len Goodman!  Sorry, guys, I like all the DWTS Judges;
but, without Len, it's just not the same!

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba
DWTS Season 21, Week 01
Looking very nice for Season 21's premiere.
You're rockin' the red, Carrie Ann!
Love the rose, BTW (given out as props for
Victor & Karina's racetrack routine) ... very nice touch!

Julianne Hough Engaged!

Julianne Hough Engaged To Brooks Laich!

This 18th of August was cause for much excitement among the Friends, Family, and Fans of Julianne Hough, when DWTS' two-time Mirror Ball Winner-turned-Judge happily announced her new Engagement to Canadian NHL Player, Brooks Laich, Hough's Boyfriend of a year and a half.

Julianne Hough with Brooks Laich

(Awww, that's sweet, eh?!)

Julianne Hough with Brooks Laich

Julianne Hough with Brooks Laich

Julianne Hough with Brooks Laich
Nice Lift, Brooks, on skates no less!
Perhaps Brooks should join the DWTS Cast, eh?

"We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement to share with you our recent engagement!", Hough expressed via Instagram, and the famous Dancer and Washington Capitals Center are making sure to keep Fans apprised of any new developments in preparation of their big day; says Hough, "I can't wait to share our wedding planning adventure with you over the next few months"!

Julianne takes it all in
(and, of course, admires her rock!) as
she embraces future husband, Brooks!

Julianne and Brooks ...
in love.