Monday night was the Premiere Episode of Season 17 Dancing with the Stars. It was amazing! For starters, the concept of the show being a two-nighter during the week has changed. Viewers now have to wait til the following week to get the news of who is staying and who will be dancing down the yellow brick road home! New faces have come to replace vets like Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Anna Trebunskaya . Real music instead of the cover band singing, as the dancers shake and shimmy was a great surprise.
What looks to be the most well-rounded, amateur dancing cast , everyone brought their “A” game from the beginning. Brant Daugherty and partner Peta Murgatroyd got the viewers and audience buzzing with the instant flirting and possible showmance. The standout of the night was Amber Riley known as Mercedes on the hit show Glee. The singer showed that she was more than her incredible voice . Derek Hough was her partner as they did a sassy cha cha leading the night with the best score of three 9’s.
Next was Corbin Bleu, known as Chad in the very successful movie trilogy, High School Musical. As Corbin was introduced , a segment in the movie showed Corbin as Chad saying he does not dance. Last night he DANCED! A beautiful contemporary number with his partner, Karina Smirnoff definitely made him one to watch.
Last but not least, Elizabeth Berkley aka Jessie Spano from Saved By the Bell and Nomi in the cult classic Showgirls proved that she more than the cheesy characters that brought her fame, she was a bonafide dancing queen! Maksim’s little brother Val Chmerkovsky was paired with the graceful dancer in a contemporary number also.
Those three are my predictions of being in the top 3.
Other dancers brought stories of triumphs with them on the show and shocked audience and viewers how well they were as dancers.
Jack Osbourne who is battling MS and the lost of his child , gave a great performance. Remembering Jack from the Reality show , The Osbourne’s on MTV and as Ozzie Osbourne’s son, he has come a very long way. He looked great,healthy and polished. Cheryl Burke, my favorite pro on the show helped usher him into a whole new light. Valerie Harper known as Rhoda and with a career than spanned decades has been diagnosed with a terminal brain cancer at the beginning of the season. The cancer now in remission, gave the actress a new lease on life and surprised many with how light on her feet she really was. Tristan MacManus partnered with Valerie was welcomed back for his fourth season with the show.
Christina Milian battled nerves with a cute contemporary dance with her partner, Mark Ballas. I was surprised that she was not in the top as one to watch. I had high expectations, but I think that after this performance she will become a force. Snooki aka Nicole Polizzi has grown up! She is not the Hot Mess she professed to be in her introduction. For a beginner, she definitely held her own with one of the new pro faces, Sasha Farber.
Bill Nye the Science Guy gave a unique performance filled with playing to his strengths. Dancing to “Weird Science” was amusing but the judges were not impressed giving Bill Nye the lowest sore of the night. Bill Engvall, one of the kings of red neck comedy with partner Emma Slater foxtrotted to a score of 18. Although Leah Remini danced her way to a score of 21, her attitude may not be a fan favorite and could possible land her in bottom in weeks to come. And last but not least, Keyshawn Johnson left things to be desired compared to his sports predecessors in other seasons.
Spotted in the crowd: JLo and Casper, the Glee cast, Sharon and Ozzie Osbourne!
Prediction to go Home: Keyshawn Or Bill Nye
Who do you think will win the trophy?
Let Me Know!
Angela Yvonne
AbsolutelyEverything By Angela Yvonne 
You are very informative and funny as always. Great Job
Great job Angela Yvonne. I am not able to watch DWTS but I thank you for the update. It is as if I can see each person dancing. Thanks for the details. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for the comment!