Who Was In The Audience – S22, Wk03

Who Was In The Audience

– Season 22, Week 03

Ben Aaron:   The Husband of Ginger Zee and co-Host of the Comedy Talk series, Crazy Talk, was back once more in DWTS’ live audience to cheer on his Wife as she performed a Contemporary Routine dedicated to their life together!

Members of R5 - Riker Lynch, Rocky Lynch, and Ellington Ratliff:   Season 20’s First Runner Up, DWTS’ beloved, Riker, was in the Ballroom once more and seated ring-side to enjoy the night’s festivities, along with two of his R5 Band mates, younger Brother Rocky and Best Friend, Ratliff!

Lisa Mesloh:  The Wife of Television Personality and Season 01’s First Runner Up, John O’Hurley, Lisa could be spotted in DWTS’ live audience, appropriately tearing up over Doug & Karina’s emotional Waltz.

Louis Van Amstel:  (He was with All Access’ Host, Dominic Bowden.)  A former Pro and last Season’s Dancing Partner for Dixieland’s Celebrity Chef, Paula Deen.

Amy Purdy:   A (still INCREDBLE) former Competitor for DWTS’ amazing 18^th Season, Amy Placed an impressive and (extremely) well-deserved 2^nd, along with her then Pro partner, 6-time Mirror Ball Champion, Derek Hough!

Charlotte Rae:  “Mrs. Garrett” to most, this former Facts of Life Actress was there to show support for her still adorable, dancing “Tootie”, Kim Fields!

Von Miller (“Sr.”):   The father of Super Bowl L Champion and MVP, Von Miller, Jr., who, according to Von’s Pre- Dance Rehearsal Package was against Von’s pursuits within the Game of Football, was present in DWTS’ live audience to cheer on his Sports Star son in his emoting Contemporary with Pro, Witney Carson! 

NeNe Leakes:  A Season 18 Contestant, NeNe Placed 7^th with her Professional partner, Tony Dovolani, and was present on this night to root for her former partner AND for her Real Housewives of Atlanta co-Star, Kim Fields.

Zendaya Coleman:  Season 16’s Second Runner Up could be seen in the Show’s Red Room chatting it up with her former Professional partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy!

In addition, during DWTS’ live, Wk03 Broadcast, it was announced that Zendaya would be returning next week as well (Wk04) in the exciting role of “Guest Judge” for Season 22’s previously announced Disney Night!

Cheryl Burke:  A former DWTS Pro from Seasons 02-19, Cheryl was back in the Glitter Dome once more, seated within its audience and enjoying the night’s festivities!

Carson McAllister:  Husband to DWTS Professional, Season 19’s Mirror Ball Champion, Witney Carson.

Chuck Liddel:  A former UFC light Heavy-weight Champion, Chuck is also a former Competitor on DWTS, Placing 11^th with his Pro partner, Anna Trebunskaya, for Season 09!

Urijah Faber:  A UFC Bantam-weight Fighter, Urijah was present in the Ballroom once more to cheer on Season 22’s high-scoring Paige VanZant!

Members of Boyz II Men – Shawn Stockman and Nathan Morris:   The famed Boyz II Men Singers were there to support their friend and fellow Band Mate, Wanya Morris, as he danced his Patriotic Waltz to the Boyz II Men rendition of the National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner”, sung at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games!  

Wedding Bells for Witney!

DWTS Pro, Witney Carson, is Engaged!

Dancing With The Stars Pro and Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion, Witney Carson, has recently announced, via Instagram, her Engagement to long-time boyfriend, Carson McAllister, saying, “My love of four years @carson.mcallister proposed last night & I feel like the luckiest, happiest woman in the world.  It was perfect, he’s perfect  #engaged”, while her future husband, 23, also sent out through Instagram, “Couldn’t be any happier to spend forever with my best friend”.

Witney Carson and Carson McAllister ...
in love.

The 21-year old Dancer later disclosed some of the romantic details of the Proposal, which took place on the beach, telling People magazine, “My High School Sweetheart popped the question last night in the most perfect, beautiful way,” she gushed, before further expounding, “He was waiting for me on the beach surrounded by candles, danced with me while the sun went down, then knelt down on one knee and asked me to marry him!  Of course, I said, ‘Yes!!”

“Yes” ... An answer not too surprising, especially when considering the Engagement Ring presented to Witney – According to Us Weekly, a 2-carat, oval, diamond Engagement Ring, with a diamond halo and pave-accented rose gold band - “He did so well!”, she later praised, “I love it so much!”

The Emmy Nominee also further dished to Us, “I had no idea Carson was in town, … I thought that he was at home working, and he just surprised me, … I was meeting his sisters for Dinner in Manhattan Beach.  We went out on the beach to take pictures and I looked over, and he was standing there surrounded by candles and a little canopy.  That’s when he proposed!  It was really beautiful and he did an amazing job.  When I first saw him I couldn’t believe it was him!  I was like, ‘What?  Wait, it’s happening!’  I’m really excited and Happy!”

Carson does indeed appear to really “excited”, as the enthusiastic Dancer / Instructor has already managed to nail down one or two Wedding details:

Witney's best friend from childhood and fellow DWTS Pro, Lindsay Arnold, will serve as her Maid of Honor for the upcoming Ceremony, and Season 19 Champion Alfonso Ribeiro’s son, AJ (Alfonso, Jr.), will act as Ring Bearer – a decision easily made, it would seem, as to Carson it was only natural, considering her relationship with Alfonso.  “He is so special to me,” Witney has said of her former Dance Partner-turned-Pal, “They’re family!”

In addition, the-Bride-to-be's current, Season 21 Celebrity dance partner, Carlos PenaVega, has reportedly offered his services as Dee-jay for the Wedding, and the all-important Wedding Dress has already begun to take shape:

“I always have the glitz and glam on the show,” she told People, “so I just want something simple and traditional, … Ever since I was little, I've always been intrigued by long-sleeve dresses, I think that would be just perfect.”

In any case, no matter the dress, it would appear that Witney plans for her Wedding to be one unforgettable event, as she shares, “My heart is full of love and happiness”.

Witney Carson

Check out this video of Witney Carson (below), courtesy of wochit Entertainment 's official YouTube channel!