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Dancing with the Stars has given us some of the most entertaining television moments since 2005. Who doesn’t love watching celebrities stumble through their first cha-cha or nail a perfect freestyle? This glittery competition has become a cultural phenomenon, pairing everyone from soap opera stars to Olympic champions with professional dancers, all vying for that coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Over nearly two decades, we’ve witnessed incredible transformations, shocking eliminations, and unforgettable performances that had us voting frantically from our couches. Here’s every champion who managed to dance their way to victory across 33 completed seasons.

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With Dancing With the Stars set to come back for a 34th season this fall, there’s a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Three of our past suggestions came true: Frankie Muniz, Kel Mitchell, and Jamie Lynn Spears. Robert Irwin and Alix Earle have already been confirmed for next season. Below is a list of other celebs we think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with our picks? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know which you'd most like to see on DWTS. And feel free to let us know in the reality TV forum what other stars you'd love to see when the show comes back in September.

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Some of the country’s most beloved figure skaters come together this weekend for Legacy on Ice, a tribute event honoring the skaters who died in January’s D.C. plane crash.

Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, Kristi Yamaguchi, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano and Nathan Chen are among the Olympic medallists appearing at the event, which takes place Sunday, March 2, from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

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Dancing With the Stars' devoted fans were elated to see veteran dancer Mark Ballas back on the show for Season 33. However, Mark didn't return as a pro dancer, but was given a seat on the judges' panel as a guest judge for the very first time. Mark's performance as a judge was well-received.

Mark returned to perform alongside pro-turned-judge Derek Hough during the season finale. They wowed both the live audience and viewers at home with their Argentine Tango. It was also amazing to see Mark on the ballroom floor. The DWTS alum has performed for 20 seasons, but fans will recall that he took a lengthy hiatus after he competed in Season 25. He wouldn't return until Season 31, which ended up being his very last.

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“Dancing with the Stars” premiered in 2005 with a focus on teaching celebrities some fancy footwork. But along the way the professional dancers who teach and partner with those celebrity amateurs became stars in their own right. Many of them returned to the show year after year, and over a dozen have won the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy over the course of the series. Scroll down to see every single “DWTS” pro champion, listed by their number of victories.

It’s fitting that the “DWTS” pros have become fan-favorites because they’re not just dancers. They’re also trainers, choreographers and storytellers, and their chemistry with the stars fuels the show’s best routines, so they’re truly the lifeblood of the competition, especially when they bring talent and charisma out of unexpected places, from child stars to race car drivers to one male model, Nyle Dimarco, who won the Mirror...

Who would have known back in 2005, when the very first episode of Dancing With The Stars aired with a cast of celebrities like Joey McIntyre, Kelly Monaco, The Bachelorette's Trista Sutter and Evander Holyfield, that nearly 20 years later, the show would be celebrating its 500th episode to just as much hype and popularity as ever? After a whopping 33 seasons, 21 Emmy Awards, 51 professional dancers and nearly 400 celebrities who have taken to the ballroom hoping to win the coveted mirrorball trophy, the ABC hit reality show is hitting another stride, with a rise in viewership this season in the 18-49 demographic, no doubt thanks to the popularity of contestants like Olympian Ilona Maher and The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei.

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For the milestone 500th anniversary episode, the show is pulling out all the stops, inviting former pros like Sharna Burgess back to the ballroom, and filling the audience with...

In Santa Tell Me, Erin Krakow steps into a festive whirlwind, surrounded by some of Hallmark’s favorite leading men, and brings her hallmark warmth and charm to this holiday romance.

I had the pleasure of catching up with Erin to chat about her upcoming Hallmark movie and her beloved series, When Calls the Heart.

Here’s an inside look at our conversation, packed with Erin’s thoughts on everything from skating adventures to heartfelt friendships.

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This is either the first or one of the first movies to feature multiple Hallmark hunks vying for one woman’s hand. How lucky is Erin to be at the center of it?

“How lucky are they?” Erin laughed.

“No, no. I mean, I absolutely know what you mean. I considered myself very lucky to be working with all of them. They were all not only wonderful actors but wonderful human beings,...

Good Morning America revealed the first cast member for the Dancing With the Stars Season 33 cast, and fans are ready to see him on the dancefloor.

In past seasons, viewers watched Olympic medalists compete on DWTS and perform quite well.

Many of them won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, which has since been renamed the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in honor of the late DWTS judge.

On Thursday’s GMA, anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Gio Benitez revealed Team USA Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik is in DWTS Season 33.

In addition to winning a bronze medal with the United States men’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics this summer, Nedoroscik went viral as a funny meme.

During his chat with Roberts, Benitez, and Stephanopoulos, he said he’s “very excited” to compete on the show, and it seems fans feel the same about watching him.

Nedoroscik is the first reveal for DWTS 33

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Stephen Nedoroscik, who became known as “Pommel Horse Guy” during the Paris Olympics, is the first celebrity cast member revealed for “Dancing With the Stars” Season 33. The announcement was made Thursday morning on “Good Morning America.”

The 25-year-old gymnast, who only competed in one category at the games, won an individual bronze medal and helping he U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team win their first team medal — also bronze — in 16 years

While social media users speculated that Nedoroscik was napping before his event, the athlete later explained to Jimmy Fallon that he was “visualizing” what he needed to do.

The rest of the DWTS cast will be announced later, ABC said in its press release.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as co-hosts of the reality competition with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough also set for Season 33.

Per ABC, “Nedoroscik is a passionate advocate for...

Dancing With the Stars returns for Season 33 with a new lineup of celebrity contestants, and fans are still speculating about the possibilities.

As of this writing, the celebs and professional dancers remain unknown, but several individuals associated with the show are dropping potential hints.

That includes DWTS co-host Julianne Hough, who recently may have revealed a contestant while appearing on Good Morning America.

In addition, several professional dancers, including Witney Carson, may have hinted that they’re returning for DWTS 33.

It’s unknown if Daniella Karagach is returning to compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

However, the Season 30 winner revealed who will “definitely” appear in the DWTS Season 33 cast, which should further drive fan speculation.

Daniella Karagach hints about the DWTS 33 cast

The recent Paris Olympics are still fresh in many people’s minds, and with that, there has been a lot of fan interest in seeing an Olympic athlete on DWTS.

A fun part for fans ahead of each Dancing With the Stars season is trying to figure out which celebrities might be cast.

With Season 33 approaching, fans are speculating and excited about a popular Olympic medalist potentially joining the cast.

The show has featured Olympic stars in the past, including Laurie Hernandez, Kristi Yamaguchi, Shawn Johnson, Adam Rippon, and Apolo Anton Ohno.

Each celebrity competitor also won their respective season of DWTS, showing dedication to tirelessly practicing to achieve a goal. In the case of the Olympics, it’s medals, and with DWTS, it’s the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

While the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France, have featured gymnast Simone Biles, track star Noah Lyles, and NBA superstar LeBron James, it doesn’t seem any of them will compete on the dance television show.

Instead, fans spotted a clue potentially revealing that a recognizable rugby star will join the DWTS Season 33 cast.

On Wednesday July 17 2024, PBS broadcasts Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum!

I Am Roberto Clemente; I Am Kristi Yamaguchi Season 2 Episode 12 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum,” titled “I Am Roberto Clemente; I Am Kristi Yamaguchi,” viewers will join Xavier, Yadina, and Brad on another exciting adventure. Roberto Clemente steps in to encourage the trio to lend a hand when the museum’s water fountain breaks on a scorching day. The episode highlights the importance of helping out in times of need and working together as a team.

Additionally, Kristi Yamaguchi makes an appearance to teach Yadina a valuable lesson about asking for help. When Yadina struggles with learning how to roller skate, Kristi Yamaguchi shows her that it’s perfectly fine to seek assistance from others. This heartwarming moment emphasizes the idea that it’s okay to not have all the answers and...

In the upcoming episode of “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” titled “I Am Roberto Clemente; I Am Kristi Yamaguchi,” viewers are in for a treat as the young trio of Xavier, Yadina, and Brad face new challenges and learn valuable lessons. Roberto Clemente steps in as a role model, teaching the kids the importance of helping out when the museum’s water fountain breaks on a scorching hot day. This episode promises to be filled with excitement, teamwork, and valuable life lessons.

As the story unfolds, viewers will witness Kristi Yamaguchi making an appearance to guide Yadina on a journey of learning how to roller skate. Through Kristi’s mentorship, Yadina learns the valuable lesson that it’s okay to ask for help when trying something new. The episode beautifully weaves together themes of perseverance, friendship, and the importance of seeking guidance when faced with challenges.

Set your alarms for 1:00 Pm on Wednesday,...

Get ready for a heartwarming adventure with “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” Season 2 Episode 12, titled “I Am Roberto Clemente; I Am Kristi Yamaguchi,” airing on PBS at 1:30 Pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. In this episode, Xavier, Yadina, and Brad find themselves facing challenges and learning valuable lessons from two iconic figures in sports history.

When the museum’s water fountain breaks on a scorching hot day, Roberto Clemente inspires the trio to lend a hand and help out in any way they can. Through Clemente’s example of determination and community spirit, Xavier, Yadina, and Brad learn the importance of teamwork and empathy, demonstrating that even small actions can make a big difference.

Later in the episode, Kristi Yamaguchi teaches Yadina the importance of asking for help while learning how to roller skate. Yamaguchi’s message of perseverance and seeking assistance when needed resonates with Yadina, highlighting the power...

Gold Gala is the type of weekend where you can share an intimate booth at L.A. culinary hotspot Yangban with a Pulitzer winner (journalist Jose Antonio Vargas) and a top festival exec (TIFF chief programming officer Anita Lee) on Friday night and then mimosas and a sound bath at the Four Seasons the next morning with an Olympic figure skater and a former Miss Universe (Madison Chock and R’Bonney Gabriel, respectively) – all as part of mere pre-gaming to the titular main event, which took place at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Ostensibly a cultural celebration and awards dinner from Asian Pacific power broker network Gold House, the third annual Gold Gala was simultaneously an haute couture showcase (fashion designer Prabal Gurung served as its creative director) and a family reunion, with 600 Api talent and leaders from across multiple industries turning out in their finest “heritage black tie,...

Fans await the cast reveal for Dancing with the Stars Season 33, as each season brings various stars from acting, singing, social media, and sports.

Many sports stars have captured the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, now named the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, in the late DWTS judge’s honor.

Rumors suggested the show’s producers wanted to score big by bringing basketball superstar Caitlin Clark in for the upcoming season.

Clark captured much attention throughout the college basketball season, and DWTS desperately wanted her as part of the cast.

However, an insider says despite them “bending over backwards” to get Clark on the show, she “respectfully declined.”

That was due to Clark having other things to focus on, including her basketball career, and she has her eye on a few shows on which she’d prefer to appear.

DWTS producers wanted Clark on Season 33

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark took the sports world by storm this year.

Lucy Liu and Padma Lakshmi are among the stars who will be honored at the third annual Gold House Gala in May.

This year marks the third annual Gold Gala where top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders will convene to celebrate the 2024 A100 List.

Gold House will announce the A100 honorees on May. 1. The list highlights the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year.

This year’s theme, A Gold New World, imagines a tomorrow for all, built by all. Luxury brand fashion designer Prabal Gurung will help bring this vision to life as the first-ever Gold Gala Creative Director.

Speaking with Variety, Gurang said, “When we talk about Asian representation, we talk about all Asians. People are flying in from India, Taiwan, Shanghai and all over. It’s about people from their respective fields coming together to inspire.” He added, “Gold House and...

Update: Paul Simon performed “Graceland” at the White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.

Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.

Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.

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Star Trek State Dinner:

Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...

It all started in 1988 with an obsession: Canadian comic Carolyn Taylor, now known as one of the stars and co-creators of “Baroness Von Sketch Show,” was a “closeted 15-year-old” watching Olympic figure skating in her aunt’s living room. She recalls Katarina Witt performing a free skate to “Carmen” in an iconic red costume. At the very end, Witt performatively lay down on the ice — and Taylor just wanted to lie next to her.

“It was one of those foundational moments,” Taylor tells Variety. “But then I went on with my life, and didn’t pursue skating or Olympics in any capacity.”

Fast forward to 2016. Taylor was driving in the car with her girlfriend when Whitney Houston’s 1992 song “I Have Nothing” came on the radio. “It was as if I had heard it for the first time,” she recalls. She had a vision of “a professional pairs, gold medalist skating routine,...

Derek Hough is dreaming of an all-winners season of Dancing With the Stars.

In a new interview with our sister site Variety, the dance pro-turned-judge pitches a DWTS cycle comprised entirely of former Mirrorball Trophy recipients.

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“I think that it’d be a really, really competitive season,” Hough says, while name-checking former dance partners Bindi Irwin and Nicole Scherzinger (who won Seasons 21 and 10, respectively) as potential returnees.

Mark Ballas, a Dancing With The Stars alum, and his wife, BC Jean, announced on social media that they are expecting their first child together.

They both posted a video on their Instagram accounts updating their fans on what they’ve been up to recently. In the reel, they wrote, “Lately we’ve been making new music, making birthday wishes, went to Disneyland, made more music stuff, turned off our phones and went to the beach.”

They ended the video by announcing their surprise to fans saying, “Also we’ve been making a tiny human. Coming soon.” Jean showed off her new baby bump while Ballas embraced her and gave her a kiss.

They received an overflowing amount of support from fans and friends in the comments.

Lindsay Arnold, who is also a DWTS alum, wrote, “Oh my goodness I am crying this is the best news ”

DWTS co-host Julianne Hough...

Long-time Dancing With The Stars favorite Mark Ballas revealed he will not be returning to the reality competition show. He has been one of the professional dancers on DWTS on and off since 2007, and his time has been nothing short of impressive. His announcement comes after winning DWTS season 31 with partner Charli D’Amelio. He previously won DWTS seasons 6 and 8 with Kristi Yamaguchi and Shawn Johnson, respectively.

After the last stop on the DWTS tour, a fan recorded Mark taking the stage with Charli as he announced that it would be his final dance for the show, and the fan, @BeanBallas, shared that video on Twitter. Mark said, "I just want to finish this by saying that this will be the last time you see me dance in this capacity...Thank you guys for a lifetime of memories.”

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Mark Ballas has hung up his dancing shoes. The three-time and reigning “Dancing with the Stars” champ announced he is retiring as a pro at the final stop of the “Dancing with the Stars Live 2023” tour in Las Vegas on Sunday.

“I’ve done 20 seasons now. I started this journey when I was 21, 22, and honestly being able to dance and perform for you fans, you guys are the best fans. Thank you,” Ballas told the audience (watch below). “My mom is here tonight, my dad is here tonight, my wife is here tonight, my wife’s mom and dad are here tonight. So I just want to finish this by saying that this will be the last time you see me dance in this capacity. I’m coming to a close tonight. This is going to be my last dance.”

Ballas assured fans that they haven’t seen the last...

Mark Ballas is going out on top.

The reigning Dancing With the Stars champion announced on Sunday that he’s retiring from the competition series as a pro partner. According to E! Online, Ballas announced his decision during the DWTS tour’s final stop in Las Vegas.

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“I’ve done 20 seasons now,” Ballas told the audience. “I started this journey when...

After Len Goodman‘s retirement on “Dancing with the Stars” in November, every fan has been wondering who will replace him at the judges’ table in Season 32. Shirley Ballas, who succeeded Goodman as head judge on Britain’s “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2017, has been speculated as one of his replacements, but the ballroom dancer says it’s looking like it’ll no one will take his seat.

“I spoke to [executive producer and showrunner] Conrad Green. I think at the moment they’re gonna keep it to three judges,” Ballas recently said on the British talk show “Loose Women.” (watch below).

This jibes with “Entertainment Tonight’s” report after the Season 31 finale in November that cited a source claiming that the show will “likely to go back to a three-judge format.” “Dancing” started out with three judges in 2005 — head judge Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli — and grew to four with Julianne Hough in Seasons 19, 20, 23 and 24. When Goodman,...

Mark Ballas returned to Dancing With The Stars for season 31 and took home the Mirrorball Trophy with his partner Charli D’Amelio. However, the pro dancer does not know if he will be back for next season quite yet. The pair won after Mark had taken a five-year break from the hit reality show.

On Dancing With The Stars, winning this season was Mark’s third time getting the Mirrorball Trophy, as he won season 6 with partner Kristi Yamaguchi and season 8 with partner Shawn Johnson. Mark told US Weekly, “I don’t know if I’m coming back. You know the older I get, I try to stay very present in the moment, you know, and I think that was like a big part of creating these dances.” He hasn’t competed on the show since 2017, so it is a huge accomplishment to come back and win right out of the gate.

It was not a surprise that Charli D'Amelio won Dancing with the Stars season 31, but fans think that her partner Mark Ballas deserves a lot of the credit for the win. He's been a competitive dancer for a decade, so viewers (as well as the season's judges) had high expectations for Charli. Luckily, she was able to exceed them with Mark as her partner. Although he'd only won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy twice before, he is known for his show-stopping choreography, and Charli's abilities helped him to shine as well.

From week 1, when the pair started off the season with the Cha Cha, they never scored below an eight out of ten from the judges. Reddit user u/Buddhabellymama made sure to praise Mark for his work, saying, "Mark Ballas deserves So Much Credit for knowing how to make her shine." Many DWTS fans think it is unfair to have...

Dancing With The Stars season 31 winner Mark Ballas returned to the show after a five-year hiatus, and, although he took home the Mirrorball Trophy with his partner Charli D'Amelio, he admits that he is unsure about coming back for season 32. Mark first joined the show in 2007 for DWTS season 5, and won the following season with his partner, Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. He won again in season 8 with Olympic gymnast, Shawn Johnson. Mark stayed with the show until season 25 in 2017, when he placed second with his partner, violinist and composer Lindsey Stirling. During DWTS season 31, Mark was in first place on the leaderboard with Charli for all ten weeks of the competition.

In an interview with Us Weekly, Mark explained why he might not return to the show, despite his DWTS season 31 success with Charli. He admitted, "I don't know [if I'm coming back.] You know the older I get, I try to stay very present in the moment,...

It took a while, but Derek Hough finally has some company and it’s fitting that it’s from his Bff. Thanks to his win on Monday’s Season 31 finale with Charli D’Amelio, Mark Ballas has joined Hough as the only pros with at least three Mirrorball trophies on “Dancing with the Stars.”

Hough, of course, holds the record at six wins, so Ballas still has some ways to go, but this was a big hump to get over as a third win has been elusive for the pros. Before Monday, six pros had been stuck at two victories: Ballas, Cheryl Burke (who retired on the finale), Julianne Hough, Kym Johnson, Peta Murgatroyd and Val Chmerkovskiy. Julianne Hough and Johnson have long left the show, but Ballas, Burke and Chmerkovskiy have frequently made finals over the years only to come up short in the quest for three. Chermkovskiy and his...

There was a funny moment on “Dancing with the Stars” on “Michael Buble Night” when guest judge Buble told “Bachelorette” star Gabby Windey that she was so good he wondered if she had previous dance experience. She sheepishly confirmed that she worked as a professional cheerleader in the past. It’s no secret that some of the “amateur” dancers who come onto “DWTS” are less amateur than others, and for no one is that the case more than Charli D’Amelio., who was a competitive dancer for over 10 years. Could that backfire against the TikTok star?

Any celeb has good reason to want to downplay their prior experience on “DWTS.” There have been shocking early eliminations in recent years of stars who might have been perceived to be ringers, like eighth-place Heather Morris in season 24 and 10th-place Tinashe in season 27. Other celebs with pre-established skills have gotten far in the competition but not won,...

“Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough holds the record for the most championships among professional dancers. He won the Mirror Ball Trophy six times over the course of his run on the show. That’s even more remarkable when you consider that no other pro dancer on the show has ever won more than two. It’s unlikely that anyone will come close to that record before the show ultimately runs its course — whenever that will be — but this season there are multiple double winners who could finally achieve that elusive hat trick.

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Cheryl Burke was the first double winner the show ever had, prevailing in season two with singer Drew Lachey and season three with football star Emmitt Smith. But she hasn’t made it back to the winner’s...

“Dancing with the Stars” will hoof its way to its 30th season this fall. Who would’ve thought 16 years ago that this little six-week summer show would make it to the big 3-0? But here we are. Scroll down for everything we know about the milestone installment so far.

Debuting in 2005, “DWTS” pairs an amateur celebrity contestant with a professional dance partner who teaches them routines in styles ranging from waltz to salsa to contemporary. Those dances are scored by a panel of judges, but those scores only make up half of the results. Who advances to the next round — and who ultimately wins the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy — is half determined by the judges’ scores and half by the votes of viewers watching at home.

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Athletes tend to do well on the show, with multiple ice skaters, gymnasts, and football stars winning the...

“The Masked Dancer” season one winner will be crowned on the February 17 finale on Fox. The final three celebrity contestants still in contention to claim the Diamond Mask are disguised as Cotton Candy, Sloth and Tulip. Over the course of the first seven episodes, the rest of the 10 contenders were unmasked. The most recent of these was eliminated on the February 10 semi-final after he failed to impress the four judges

The Zebra was revealed by host Craig Robinson to be Olympic and professional boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya. That wasn’t a surprise to us as we had figured out the real name of the Zebra by rewatching all of his previous performances and clues videos. We’ve turned our attention to the final three contestants still in the hunt. We are sure that we know their real names.

Keep reading for all “The Masked Dancer” spoilers, including our...

Cotton Candy has been a front-runner to win the inaugural season of “The Masked Dancer” since she vaulted into the competition after a nearly dance-ending fall while practicing an aerial stunt for her debut performance. The fearless sugary confection proved to be resilient when she rebounded with five flawless routines that earned rave reviews from panelists Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Ashley Tisdale. Now she’s hoping to wrap her sticky fingers around the Diamond Mask trophy and become the first masked celebrity to win the Fox reality TV dancing competition.

Cotton Candy delivered her first performance in Episode 2, wowing the panel with an acrobatic routine to “Glitter in the Air” by Pink. Her graceful, precise movements combined with her confidence and stage presence convinced Paula that this colorful performer was a trained dancer. In Episode 3 Cotton Candy showed a more fun side, dancing a choreographed routine...

According to Gold Derby’s official predictions for “The Masked Dancer” Season 1 finale, the contestant who has the best chance of winning the Diamond Mask trophy is Cotton Candy. She has leading 17/5 odds from our readers, far ahead of Sloth’s 16/1 odds and Tulip’s 22/1 odds. However, things are much different when we asked fans to vote for who they’re personally rooting for to win. Tulip topped our recent poll with 51% support, more than double the results of her colorful counterparts. Do you agree with your fellow viewers’ assertions that Cotton Candy Will win, but Tulip Should win?

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Here’s a closer look at our poll results for which celebrity hot-stepper has the rooting factor among “Tmd” fans:

51% — Tulip

24% — Sloth

20% — Cotton Candy

5% — I can’t decide

The Season 1 finale will take place Wednesday, February 17 on Fox,...

And then there were three. Cotton Candy, Sloth and Tulip have each made it to the finale of “The Masked Dancer” Season 1, which will air in a two-hour block on Wednesday, February 17. These competitors are all clearly talented dancers, but only one has what it takes to go the distance and claim the Diamond Mask trophy. According to our finale predictions, Cotton Candy is the person who fans Think will win. But who do you Want to win? Vote in our poll below to tell us who you’re rooting for and then be sure to sound off down in the comments section.

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Cotton Candy went viral even before her first appearance thanks to requiring a medic after falling during an aerial stunt. The judges praised the colorful confection for continuing on despite the danger, with Ken Jeong proclaiming,...

“It’s all come to this,” teases Craig Robinson in Fox’s preview trailer for Episode 7 of “The Masked Dancer” (watch above). The semifinals episode, titled “It’s All About The Dance,” will spotlight the Final 4 contestants still in the competition: Cotton Candy, Sloth, Tulip and Zebra. After a group performance, the secret celebs will each get to strut their stuff one by one. At the end of the hour, the person with the lowest number of votes will have to unmask and reveal their true identity. Find out how it all plays out on Wednesday, February 10.

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“Lego Masters” host Will Arnett will serve as the guest judge this week, joining regular regular panelists Ashley Tisdale, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Paula Abdul. For those keeping track at home, Paula is the judge with the best...

After five weeks of competition, the Top 5 celebs on “The Masked Dancer” have finally been revealed: Cotton Candy, Exotic Bird, Sloth, Tulip and Zebra. These masked hoofers had better bring their A-games during the all-important semi-finals, because now is when “the competition gets fierce,” declares Fox’s preview trailer (watch above). Special guest panelist Mayim Bialik joins regular judges Ashley Tisdale, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Paula Abdul for another round of sleuthing, but who will be heading home before next week’s Final 4? Our readers think they know.

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According to Gold Derby’s predictions, Exotic Bird is the likeliest contender to be eliminated during the semi-finals round. This talented squawker has received mixed reviews from the judges during her tenure and is routinely out-danced by her fierce competitors. Exotic Bird tops our elimination chart with 9/2 odds,...

Gym, tanning, laundry, dance. “Jersey Shore” star Vinny Guadagnino is the next celebrity to be revealed on Fox’s “The Masked Dancer.”

Guadagnino was revealed to be the person under the Hammerhead shark costume on Wednesday’s edition of the hit series. He was unmasked after dancing to Santa Esmeralda’s version of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.”

“I’m not a singer or a dancer, but this is probably a little bit more in my wheelhouse,” Guadagnino told Variety. “So I was like, I’m a little scared but I think I can make this work let’s try it. I didn’t really even know I was gonna make it past like week one, so I ended up falling in love with it and really getting competitive with it. It was great experience.”

Guadagnino said his dancing experience comes down to breakdancing at parties as a kid.

And then there were six. Cotton Candy, Exotic Bird, Hammerhead, Sloth, Tulip and Zebra survived the early group rounds on “The Masked Dancer” and returned this week as members of the Super 6. Each of these hop-steppers gave it their all on the stage on Wednesday night, but one was sadly eliminated and forced to reveal their true identity in front of America. Special guest judge Whitney Cummings joined regular panelists Ashley Tisdale, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Paula Abdul this week. So which handful of mystery dancers advanced to next week’s Top 5?

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Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Dancer” recap of Season 1, Episode 5, titled “Super Six,” to find out what happened Wednesday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on...

At long last, the remaining celebrities on “The Masked Dancer” will all be performing together on the same stage on Wednesday night. That’s right — it’s time for the Super 6! Cotton Candy, Exotic Bird, Hammerhead, Sloth, Tulip and Zebra all survived the early group rounds and will come together this week for the second stage of competition. For the next several episodes we’ll watch these finalists dance their hearts out in front of the panelists and viewers at home, until only one remains as the winner of the Diamond Mask trophy.

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Throughout the past month, the Super 6 have been responsible for sending home four other aspiring dancers: rapper/actor Ice-t (Disco Ball), scientist Bill Nye (Ice Cube), activist Elizabeth Smart (Moth) and singer Brian McKnight (Cricket). These folks each received the lowest...

Season 1 of “The Masked Dancer” is only halfway over, but already the winner’s circle is shaping up to be a battle between Tulip vs. Cotton Candy. Representing the plant kingdom is Tulip, a pink-petaled contestant who dances with her emotions on her leaves. And standing in for all foodstuffs is Cotton Candy, a pastel-colored confection who the judges suspect is a professional dancer. Who do You think will go the distance and take home the Diamond Mask trophy during the February season finale? Make your winner predictions before the Super 6 episode airs Wednesday night on Fox.

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During her first two appearances, Tulip hot-stepped to “Fergalicious” by Fergie and “Fields of Gold” by Eva Cassidy. The panelists threw out all kinds of names for who might be hiding inside the flowery costume, including Charli D’Amelio, Ariana Grande,...

Cotton Candy literally tumbled onto the inaugural season of “The Masked Dancer,” suffering a dangerous fall while practicing an aerial stunt for her debut performance. The fearless sugary confection proved to be resilient when she rebounded with a flawless routine that earned rave reviews from panelists Paula Abdul, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Ashley Tisdale. After sticking another performance in the Group B playoffs, Cotton Candy secured her spot in the Super Six and remains in hot pursuit of the Fox reality TV dancing competition’s Diamond Mask trophy.

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Cotton Candy delivered her first performance in Episode 2, wowing the panel with an acrobatic routine to “Glitter in the Air” by Pink. Her graceful, precise movements combined with her confidence and stage presence convinced Paula that this colorful performer was a trained dancer. In Episode 3 Cotton Candy showed a more fun side,...

Elizabeth Smart wasn’t interested at first in appearing on Fox’s “The Masked Dancer.” But after her grandmother passed away, Smart said she had an epiphany.

“She certainly lived life to the fullest,” Smart said. “As I was sitting at her funeral, thinking about life and death, I just thought, it’s okay to have fun. It’s okay to do something happy. Not everything I do has to be 100% serious all the time. I’m more than just a one-sided person, so why not.”

Smart was revealed to be the person under the Moth costume on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Dancer.” Smart said she also felt that after the dark events of 2020, she wanted to do something light hearted and fun.

“It was probably the most terrifying thing that I’ve ever voluntarily done,” Smart said. “But it was a lot of fun. I mean, how...

Heading into the Group B playoffs of “The Masked Dancer,” four contestants were still in the running to win the Diamond Mask trophy: Cotton Candy, Moth, Sloth and Zebra. (Group A took the week off but will return next week.) Each of these hop-steppers gave it their all on the stage on Wednesday night, but one was sadly eliminated and forced to reveal their true identity in front of America and panelists Ashley Tisdale, Brian Austin Green, Ken Jeong and Paula Abdul. So which three survived to dance another day?

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Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Dancer” recap of Season 1, Episode 3, titled “These Masks Don’t Lie,” to find out what happened Wednesday, January 13 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox...

Season 29 of “Dancing with the Stars” cast a whopping 15 celebrities to their lineup. But who among them will win? We opened our predictions the day the cast was announced, with our odds updating throughout the season as the competition progresses. So who’s ahead? Who’s an underdog? Scroll down for our latest forecasts.

The 15 contestants who started this season were the most on the show since 16 celebs appeared in season nine. They included “Cheer” coach Monica Aldama, controversial “Tiger King” activist Carole Baskin, “Bachelorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, Emmy and Tony nominated actress Anne Heche, Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson, “One Day at a Time” actress Justina Machado, “The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai, Backstreet Boys singer Aj McLean, “Desperate Housewives” actor Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, NBA legend Charles Oakley, “Catfish” host Nev Schulman, actress and “Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.

Even before “Dancing with the Stars” began its 29th season, figure skater Johnny Weir seemed like a natural front-runner, but it took him a while to find his footing in the ballroom. He finally had a breakthrough on “Disney Night,” though, going from the middle of the pack to the top of the judges’ leaderboard. Watch his game-changing rumba above.

Weir has a lot to live up to. He’s an Olympic figure skater like three previous Mirror Ball champions: Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis and Adam Rippon. And he has a vibrant, outgoing personality like Rippon that, on paper, made him seem like an almost inevitable champion. However, he didn’t seem quite as comfortable as his predecessors in his first couple of weeks. His season premiere cha cha scored straight 6s from the judges for a total of 18 out of 30. His second-week tango got the exact same scores. Both...

On September 2 “Dancing with the Stars” announced the celebrities who will compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy in season 29. And now you can predict who will win the competition series. You can place your bets here in our predictions center now and every week until a champion is crowned this fall. You can also bet on who will be eliminated, who will get the highest scores and who will get the lowest scores.

It’s tricky to forecast the winner this early. After all, the competition hasn’t even started yet. But we can get some hints about the potential of some celebs based on the history of “DWTS.” For instance, football players often make the finals, and four of them have won, so this year’s NFL alum, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, must immediately be considered a force to be reckoned with.

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“Dancing with the Stars” announced its season 29 celebrities on September 2. So who are the contestants vying for the Mirror Ball Trophy when the season premieres on September 14? Scroll down to see the complete list.

You’ve always got to watch out for athletes, who have a long tradition of winning “DWTS.” Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis is hoping to become the fifth NFL star to take home the grand prize, following Emmitt Smith, Hines Ward, Donald Driver and Rashad Jennings. But coming from such a strong tradition of gridiron dancers can be a double-edged sword because it raises expectations from the very beginning.

Also with high expectations will be Johnny Weir, a figure skater who won three US Nationals titles, medaled once at the World Championships and competed at the Olympics twice. He would be the fourth figure skater to prevail on “DWTS,” following Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis and Adam Rippon.

“Dancing with the Stars” can be hazardous to your health. You wouldn’t necessarily think that this amateur celebrity dance show is a dangerous sport, but there’s no question that it’s an athletic pursuit, and as many athletes know, injuries are bound to happen. Click above to see all the celebs who had to leave the ballroom abruptly because they got hurt or sick, and one who exited the show for personal reasons.

To compete on “DWTS,” celebrities have to train with their pro partners to learn brand new routines every single week. If they last long enough in the competition they eventually have to learn two or three dances per week, including group routines. And if they’re really lucky, they get the opportunity to perform a no-holds-barred freestyle routine that’s usually their most demanding performance of the season. It’s tough enough for amateur dancers...