Ready for a ballroom blitz? Dancing with the Stars is waltzing into its 500th episode, and it’s pulling out all the stops! This isn’t just another Tuesday night; it’s a celebration of two decades of sequins, sambas, and spray tans. Expect a night of dazzling routines, blasts from the past, and enough sparkle to blind a disco ball.
The episode kicks off with a brand-new opening number choreographed by Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach. In a nostalgic twist, the dancers will also recreate a routine set to the very song that launched DWTS back in season one. Talk about a trip down memory lane! Plus, some familiar faces will be returning to the ballroom floor. Who could they be? Your guess is as good as mine, but I’m betting on a few mirrorball champions.
This week’s dances run the gamut from contemporary and quickstep to Argentine tango and Viennese waltz. Each couple will not only tackle a new style but also pay homage to an iconic DWTS performance from the past 32 seasons, adding their own spin to these legendary routines. The real challenge? An “Instant Dance” round where the couples discover their music and dance style mere minutes before hitting the stage. Talk about pressure!
So, what can we expect from our remaining couples? Danny Amendola (Danny Amendola) and Witney Carson (Witney Carson) are quickstepping to “Hey Pachuco,” while Joey Graziadei (Joey Graziadei) and Jenna Johnson (Jenna Johnson) take on a contemporary piece to “Work Song.”
Dwight Howard (Dwight Howard) and Daniella Karagach (Daniella Karagach) are bringing the heat with an Argentine tango, as are Chandler Kinney (Chandler Kinney) and Brandon Armstrong (Brandon Armstrong). Ilona Maher (Ilona Maher) and Alan Bersten (Alan Bersten) are ready to quickstep, while Stephen Nedoroscik (Stephen Nedoroscik) and Rylee Arnold (Rylee Arnold) will glide through a Viennese waltz.
Don’t forget to vote! Your votes, along with the judges’ scores (Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough), will determine which couples stay and who might be saying goodbye.
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Episode 9 “500th Episode” airs Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST/PST, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CST on ABC and Disney+.
