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!  

Who Was In The Audience – S21, Wk08

Who Was In The Audience –

Season 21, Week 08

Members of R5 – Riker, Ryland, and Rocky Lynch:  Season 20 Great and First Runner-up, Riker was present once again in the show’s live audience,  along with two of his younger brothers, Ryland and Rocky, to cheer on his former partner, Allison Holker, and her new Celebrity student, Andy Grammer!

Riker Lynch

Riker and Rocky share a popular, pop-rock band together, R5, with the third and final younger brother, Ross Lynch, their younger sister, Rydel, and long-time family friend, Ellington Ratliff. 

Terri and Robert Irwin: The loving duo could be seen smiling from the Ballroom’s jam-packed “sidelines” following DWTS Darling Bindi Irwin’s Fantastic Foxtrot!

Terri Irwin

Robert Irwin

Victor Espinoza:  The record setting, Triple Crown-winning Thoroughbred Jockey and former Season 21 contestant (with Professional partner, Karina Smirnoff) sat comfortably ring-side to enjoy the show!

Victor Espinoza

Sabrina Bryan:  Formerly of Disney’s popular film series and Girl Group, The Cheetah Girls (2003-2008) Sabrina competed in DWTS Seasons 08 and 15 (All Star Season).

Sabrina Bryan

Despite being a brilliantly-talented Ballroom natural, a judges’ favorite, and being paired with 2 different Professional partners, Mark Ballas (S08) and Louis Van Amstel (S15), Sabrina was tragically Eliminated both times from the show in Week 06 of the Competition.

Both Eliminations were met with shock, tears, and a standing ovation from each Season’s live audience, judges and Cast.

Following her first, Season 08 Elimination, Sabrina’s remaining fellow Celebrity counterparts, and their Pros, all sported her signature Cheetah Paw Print Tattoo to show their continued shock and affection for the missing Dancing Great.

Furthermore, in what can only be described as a cruel twist from the show’s voting block, Sabrina was Eliminated for the Second time, during Season 15, on the very same day as she had been Eliminated during Season 08.

Who Was In The Audience – S21, Wk07

Who Was In The Audience –

Season 21, Week 07

Danica McKellar:  The well known Actress from the hit television show, The Wonder Years (1988-1993), Author, and Mathematical whiz could be spotted in DWTS’ live audience cheering on her former dance partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
Danica competed with Val in Season 18 and was able to leave the show a 5^th Place Semifinalist.

Ming-Na Wen:  Perhaps best known for her role as Agent Melinda May on ABC’s popular television series, Marvel’s Agents of Shield (2013-Present), and as the voice of Mulan, from Disney’s animated classic, Mulan (1998).  
Ming-Na has reprised her role as the beloved voice of Mulan quite a few times over the years including the 1998 TV film, Reflections on Ice:  Michelle Skates to the Music of Disney’s ‘Mulan’, the 1998 video game, Mulan Story Studio,  the 2002 TV series, House of Mouse, the 2004 film Mulan II, the 2005 video short, The World of Mulan, the 2005 video game, Kingdom Hearts II, the 2007 video game, Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+, and the 2014 TV series, Sofia the First.

Terri and Robert Irwin:  The mother and baby brother of Season 21 Sweetheart, Bindi Irwin, Terri and “Bob” could be seen cheering from the live audience’s front row.

Brigitte Nielsen:  This well known Actress and Ex-wife to Sylvester Stallone (Yes, you read that correctly.) is perhaps best known for her role as Ludmilla Vobet Drago in the highly-popular 1985 film, Rocky IV.


And finally, last but certainly far from least, we havvvve (Are you ready for this, dwtslovers?)

Members of R5 – Ross, Rydel, and RIKER Lynch: That’s right, DWTS’ beloved Season 20 contestant and First Runner-up, Riker Lynch, was present with his younger brother and sister to cheer on his former partner, Allison Holker.

Who Was In The Audience (Part 01) - S20, Wk 10

Who Was In The Audience (Part 01)

- Season 20, Week 10

Willow Shields:  A well-known Actress from the popular film series,  The Hunger Games, and a former contestant of this Season (along with her Professional dancing partner, Mark Ballas),

Willow Shields

Willow was there to cheer on the remaining three in their final race to the Trophy!

Redfoo:  A famous Musical Artist and another former Season 20 Cast member,

Redfoo

Poor Redfoo was first to be Eliminated this Season with partner, Emma Slater, much to the great shock and horror of his fellow contestants and Cast members from the Show.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Sadie Robertson:  

DWTS Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion, Alfonso Ribeiro
and DWTS Season 19 First Runner-Up, Sadie Robertson

The currently reigning Season 19 Mirror Ball Champion, along with Professional dancing partner, Witney Carson, Alfonso shared some laughs and fond memories with Season 19's First Runner-up Sadie Robertson (who danced with Professional partner, Mark Ballas) whilst being interviewed by DWTS' All Access Host, Gethin Jones.

L-R:  Sadie Robertson, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Emma Slater 

Jamie Boyd:   Sporting a brand new and beautiful engagement ring, Jamie was there, as always, to show support for her Fiance Finalist, Noah Galloway!

Jamie Boyd

Bebe Galloway:  Loving Mother of Season 20 Finalist Noah Galloway, and, there, of course, to cheer on her son! 

Noah Galloway hugs his Mother while
fiance Jamie Boyd looks on from the right ... aaawwww!
I'm not gonna cry!

Michael Waltrip:  NASCAR Champion (2001 & 2003) and former DWTS Season 19 contestant with Professional partner, Emma Slater,   Michael could be seen cheering from the front row for Season 20's three Finalists!

Mark and Stormie Lynch:  The parents of Riker Lynch,  Mark and Stormie were there to support their eldest in his final sprint for the Golden Mirror Ball.

Members of R5 - Ross, Rocky, and Rydel Lynch, and Ellington Ratliff:  

Left:  Ryland Lynch
Right:  Ross Lynch, looking rather worried for
brother, Riker ... No worries, dude! ... He totally kills it!

L-R:  Ryland Lynch, Ross Lynch,
 Ellington Ratliff, and Rydel Lynch

The younger Brothers and Sister of Season 20 Finalist, Riker Lynch, Ross, Rocky, and Rydel were there with Family Friend and fellow Band mate, Ellington Ratliff, to cheer their big Brother on!

Ross Lynch

Michael Vartan:  An Actor perhaps best known for the role of Sam Coulson in the 1999 film Never Been Kissed (opposite Actress, Drew Barrymore),  Michael was there as a Family Friend to support Riker Lynch.

Zendaya Coleman and Claire Stoermer:  Season 16's First Runner-up,  Zendaya, was there with Mom, Claire, to support her former dancing partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy!

Zendaya Coleman

Amy Purdy:  A Bronze Metal-winning Paralympic Snowboarder, Actress, Author, and Clothes Designer,

Amy Purdy

Amy competed on DWTS' 18th Season with Professional partner, Derek Hough.  The incredibly talented Couple was eventually named Season 18's First Runner-up, despite the fact that Amy is a Double-Amputee.

Maria Menounos:  A Television Correspondent, Actress, Journalist, and Professional Wrestler, Maria placed 4th with Professional dancing partner Derek Hough on DWTS' Season 14!

Maria Menounos

Demi Moore:  Hollywood A-Lister and Ex-wife of famous Action star, Bruce Willis, Demi was there to support their eldest Daughter, Rumer Willis!

Demi Moore (right)
with daughter, Tallulah Willis (left)

Tallulah Willis:  The youngest Daughter of Actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore and very possibly Rumer Willis' biggest, most enthusiastic fan,

Tallulah Willis

Tallulah was there once more to cheer on her big Sister!

Scout Willis:  Hollywood A- Listers Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's second daughter,

L-R:  Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis, and Demi Moore

Scout was there with the rest of the family, cheering on her older Sister!

Emma Hemming Willis:  Professional Model, Actress, and Mother to Husband, Bruce Willis', two youngest Daughters, Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn, Emma was there to support her step-daughter, Rumer Willis, Bruce's eldest Daughter with Actress Demi Moore.

Bruce Willis and Emma Hemming Willis

And now for the moment that (let's face it!) you've all been waiting for! ...

Bruce (friggin'!) Willis:  

Bruce Willis!

Woooooo!
Bruce Willis cheers for daughter Rumer!

I don't care how many times he has shown up in DWTS' live audience, I still get a thrill when I see this well-known and endeared Hollywood face! ... Well, heck, why wouldn't I?  It's Bruce friggin' Willis!!

Bruce Willis after watching Rumer Dance ...
Don't cry, Bruce!  You're gonna make me cry!

I'm not gonna cry!  I'm not gonna cry!
< Succumbing to a ridiculous amount of blubbering.
Breaking into a crying fit! Blowing nose! >
It's just so sweet!

Riker & Allison - Review of DWTS Season 20, Week 10: 24-Hour Fusion

DWTS Season 20, Week 10 -

24-Hour Fusion

REVIEW:  Riker & Allison

Riker & Allison:

Making their final competitive turn around the Ballroom <sniff!>, Riker Lynch and his Professional dancing partner, Allison Holker, danced a Salsa/Quickstep Fusion to "Classic" (love that song!) by MKTO.

Riker & Allison's Salsa/Quickstep 

24-hr Fusion Dance
DWTS Season 20, Week 10 - The Finals

Riker absolutely killed it

Riker & Allison's Salsa/Quickstep 

24-hr Fusion Dance
DWTS Season 20, Week 10 - The Finals

Riker absolutely killed it

Wow-wee!!  (Talk about getting your "Hough" on) Riker positively killed it! ... And with only 24 hours to learn it, too! ... INCREDIBLE!!!

What an absolutely fantastic way to go out!

And, of course, I'd be completely remiss not to mention that Allison's choreography was 100% perfect for this final routine!

Riker & Allison's Salsa/Quickstep 

24-hr Fusion Dance
DWTS Season 20, Week 10 - The Finals

Riker absolutely killed it

Riker & Allison's Salsa/Quickstep 

24-hr Fusion Dance
DWTS Season 20, Week 10 - The Finals

Riker absolutely killed it

"Okay, okay, I just wanna say, I cannot believe you guys had 24 hours!", shouted an exuberant Julianne Hough when the dance was over,  "I mean, it was sharp.  It was clean.  It was everything you wanna see in a dance that you would have had a week to do! ...".

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba also added, "Riker, ... you're just a superstar!  Every time you get out there, I cheer.  Your dances are innovative,  They're incredible.  You're just ...  <looking for right words > you're something so special; and, I loved every minute of watching you dance! ... I'm happy, <turning to Len Goodman> he's a happy dancer!".

Riker & Allison's Salsa/Quickstep 

24-hr Fusion Dance
DWTS Season 20, Week 10 - The Finals

Riker absolutely killed it

Riker & Allison's Salsa/Quickstep 

24-hr Fusion Dance
DWTS Season 20, Week 10 - The Finals

Riker absolutely killed it

This fabulous Fusion went on to receive a perfect scoring of all 10's from the judges, and served as quite the terrific exit for Riker from the Ballroom dance floor!

See below for ABC's DWTS YouTube video of Riker & Allison's Season 20, Week 10, 24-hr Fusion Dance!