‘Dancing With the Stars’ Announces 20th Anniversary Celebration with Returning Pros and Host
“Dancing With the Stars” will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special episode on November 11, featuring returning Mirrorball champions and original host Tom Bergeron.
The upcoming episode will include a unique twist to the relay round: celebrities will partner with past winners instead of their regular professional partners for a Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, or Jive. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, who currently hold the highest combined judges’ scores, will receive two bonus points and are exempt from the relay races. This milestone season is particularly significant as the show navigates a changing television landscape, seeking to maintain its popularity with a blend of nostalgia and fresh competition.
Here’s a look at the dance assignments and songs for the remaining couples: Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Foxtrot to “Singin’ in the Rain” by Matthew Morrison; Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will dance a Foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis; Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas are set to perform an Argentine Tango to “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago The Musical; Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will perform an Argentine Tango to “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers; Comedian Andy Richter and Emma Slater will Quickstep to “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Robbie Williams; Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will Salsa to “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock; and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will Cha Cha to “Get Up” by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire. You can find more information about the show’s history on the official ABC website.
Bergeron’s return as a guest judge marks a notable moment, given his departure from the show five years ago, as detailed in previous reports. Officials have stated that further details regarding the returning Mirrorball champions will be announced closer to the November 11th broadcast.
