Dancing With The Stars 20 Premiere Live Blog (VIDEOS)

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Hey guys!!! I’m back… and so is Dancing With The Stars.

This season of the show will be filled with surprises as it celebrates 10 years of ballroom action. The show will bring back fan favorite theme nights including Disney and Latin night and also introduce a couple of new themes, including Spring Break Night.

And we’re off… We start with a really cool video that looks back at past winners and also highlights the new cast. I just have to say that after last year’s less than spectacular cast, this season is looking a bit healthier. Tom and Erin welcome us to the show and the 12 celebrities are introduced. I’m already seeing a few that do not have an ounce of rhythm.

Willow Shields with Mark Ballas (Cha Cha)

Willow is most known for her role as Primrose Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’ and while she is the youngest competitor to ever compete on the show, she doesn’t believe her age will affect her. I disagree. In certain dances, such as this one, it might not, but when it comes to the sexier dances, Mark will definitely be challenged with making it age appropriate. It is a solid routine. Not sharp enough, but certainly not bad. Len thought she started the show out on a good note, Julianne says she has some sass, Bruno tells her to attack it more next time and Carrie Ann was surprised by her sophistication.

Carrie Ann-6, Len-6, Julianne-6, Bruno-7 = 25/40
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Robert Herjavec with Kym Johnson (Cha Cha)

Robert is the chief executive officer of one of the world’s largest cyber security firms, but he is most known from ‘Shark Tank’. He has a nice plane and a nice car. :rolleyes: It is nice to see Kym back on the dance floor and Robert is actually not bad. He loses timing a couple of times, but overall, miles better than I expected. Julianne says his energy is so infectious. I agree, he looked like he was having a ball. Bruno says it was a pleasant surprise, Carrie Ann says it was clean and Len says he embraced the show.

Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-7 = 28/40
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Riker Lynch with Allison Holker (Jive)

Riker is the bass player and one of the lead singers from R5. He says he has some dance skills, but Allison thinks he’s a bit rough around the edges. I have to agree with her. Some of his movements seem out of place and unnatural, but they are totally playing on his rock star edge and here, it works for me. It will be interesting to see how it transitions into the more formal routines, but I really enjoyed it. Bruno is too excited and calls it brilliant. Carrie Ann agrees and Len though it was great, but says he needs to think about refinement for next week. Julianne is really excited about their partnership and thinks they will work well together.

Carrie Ann-8, Len-7, Julianne-8, Bruno-8 = 31/40
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Charlotte McKinney with Keo (Jive)

Charlotte is most-known for her Super Bowl commercial and she wants to show the world that she is more than just boobs. Her partner, Keo, was eliminated the first week last season and I’m really hoping for his sake that Charlotte is as light on her feet as she seems to be in the head. She’s undeniably beautiful, but her timing… Yikes! Carrie Ann says she had a rough start and has a little bit to learn. Her legs, footwork and musicality are just a few of the LITTLE things she points out. Len loved that she carried on, Julianne says tall girls always struggle with the Jive and Bruno says she covered the mistakes. If you caught the mistakes, then she obviously didn’t cover them too well. Just saying!

Carrie Ann-6, Len-5, Julianne-5, Bruno-6 = 22/40
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Patti Labelle with Artem Chigvintsev (Foxtrot)

What can I say about Patti LaBelle? She is a living legend and to be quite honest with you, I don’t even know why she is doing this show. That said, she doesn’t want Artem to take it easy on her and I don’t expect anything less from this sassy and fierce diva. She does well. Not perfect, but Patti can dance. Len thought it had an ease about it, Julianne calls her a goddess, Bruno thought it was elegant and Carrie Ann loved that she and Artem kept it simple.

Carrie Ann-7, Len-6, Julianne-6, Bruno-6 = 25/40
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Chris Soules with Witney Carson (Jive)

Chris was the most recent Bachelor and as the reigning champion, Witney is still on a high from last season. Chris is one of the contestants that I was referring to regarding rhythm in the opening introduction and he starts off just as lackluster here. He gets a bit better, but only a bit. Julianne thought it was fun, Bruno says he is totally charming, Carrie Ann says he has tons of potential and Len compares him to a truck and says he needs some polishing. Thankfully, he is likeable enough that he may just get the opportunity.

Carrie Ann-7, Len-6, Julianne-6, Bruno-7 = 26/40
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Michael Sam with Peta Murgatroyd (Cha Cha)

Michael made history as the first openly gay athlete to be drafted into the NFL and although he was only a team for a second and is currently a free agent, it was a BIG moment for sports. He is juggling training for his sport and for this, and Peta doesn’t understand how he does it. Michael and his assets (lol) make for a interesting and infectious watch. Something about it is slightly off, but it is still one of the most enjoyable routines so far. Bruno says his booty is a work of art, Julianne though his feet were sloppy, Len calls his footwork atrocious, and Carrie Ann thought his smile was awkward.

Carrie Ann-6, Len-6, Julianne-7, Bruno-7 = 26/40
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Nastia Liukin with Derek Hough (Foxtrot)

Nastia is an Olympian and they have proven to be good dancers as well, so who would she get paired with besides Derek Hough. I love Derek and will always acknowledge him as the best professional on the show, but it just isn’t fair to the other pros that he consistently gets good partners. That said, I will be fair to Nastia and give her credit for an absolutely stunning performance. This is seriously amazing. Carrie Ann calls out the lift, Len thought it lacked flow (WTF?), Julianne calls it the most explosive first dance and Bruno calls it a spectacular debut.

Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-8, Bruno-8 = 30/40
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Redfoo with Emma Slater (Cha Cha)

Redfoo is one half of LMFAO and is the first guest judge to appear on the show as a contestant. Given he was a horrible guest judge and completely full of fluff, I can only hope his dancing is better. It isn’t. I have a feeling some people will really like him and others will be really annoyed by him. I fall into the latter category. I just didn’t get it. Len compares his dancing to his wild and untamed hair, Julianne wanted more than he gave, Bruno loved the wackiness and Carrie Ann wants him to get the whole routine right (not just one section).

Carrie Ann-6, Len-5, Julianne-5, Bruno-6 = 22/40
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Noah Galloway with Sharna Burgess (Cha Cha)

Noah is an combat veteran that lost his left arm and leg after being hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He likes to do things that challenge him and says that he will make up for his missing limbs with determination and hard work. So inspiring! Some people just make you realize the little things that you are complaining about are pointless and that there are no excuses for why you can’t take control of your life. Good job. Julianne says there connection was beautiful, Bruno calls him a titan, Carrie Ann calls it profound and say he is broadening her perspective as a judge, and Len calls it a triumph.

Carrie Ann-7, Len-6, Julianne-6, Bruno-7 = 26/40
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Suzanne Somers with Tony Dovolani (Cha Cha)

Suzanne is best known for her role as Chrissy on ‘Three’s Company’, as well as, her late night exercise infomercials. She has definitely in really good shape for a woman in her sixties (68 to be exact), but she loses her place and timing more than once. Bruno calls out Tony for his interesting attire, Carrie Ann calls her a ray of sunshine, Len thought the concept was fun and Julianne thought it was too safe.

Carrie Ann-6, Len-6, Julianne-6, Bruno-7 = 25/40
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Rumer Willis with Valentin Chmerkovskiy (Foxtrot)

Rumer is probably best known as the offspring of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, but she has had a couple of acting roles here and there. Apparently, she sings too. She is looking to show people who she really is and I have to say, I really like what I am seeing. Her lines are flawless. This girl is a real contender. Carrie Ann calls her a fierce competitor, Len says she could take Val all the way, Julianne say she had chills and Bruno says she has it.

Carrie Ann-8, Len-8, Julianne-8, Bruno-8 = 32/40
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JUDGES’ LEADER BOARD
Rumer & Val – 32/40
Riker & Allison – 31/40
Nastia & Derek – 30/40
Robert & Kim – 28/40
Noah & Sharna – 26/40
Chris & Witney – 26/40
Michael & Peta – 26/40
Willow & Mark – 25/40
Patti & Artem – 25/40
Suzanne & Tony – 25/40
Charlotte & Keo – 22/40
Redfoo & Emma – 22/40

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