Connor Brooke
Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson take the stage next, dancing the cha cha to “Sissy That Walk” by RuPaul.
Len Goodman says it was simply “good” and filled with lots of cha cha content. Bruno Tonioli praises Rippon and Johnson’s synchronicity, while Carrie Ann Inaba says he was born to do “Dancing with the Stars.” They score a 24.
Watch Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson’s Dazzling Cha Cha
Welcome to “Dancing with the Stars” season 26! Athletes are trading in their sneakers for sequins as the new, four-week season premieres tonight. Stars from the sports world will compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy during the special, all-athlete season. Ten couples will dance a cha cha, salsa, Viennese waltz or foxtrot during the two-hour-long premiere and, by the end of the episode, two people will be eliminated based on live voting and judges’ scores.
Dancing with the Stars Social Media Reactions
WORK IT ADAM!!!!!!!!! #DWTS
— Hannah Basso (@BassoHannah) May 1, 2018
Adam and Jenna are too much to handle and I’m loving every second of it. #DWTS
— Erika (@erikaxtc) May 1, 2018
Super-charged Cha cha Adam & Jenna! That was fierce! #DWTS WOW!
— Ann Marie Pincivero (@ampincivero) May 1, 2018
You better VOGUE for your life Adam!!!! #DWTS pic.twitter.com/loTQnkpv2y
— Angie C. (@Music_Is_Me88) May 1, 2018
adam rippon dancing to @RuPaul is EVERYTHING #sissythatwalk #DWTS
— ฅʕ•̫͡•ʔฅ (@gyoozaaa_) May 1, 2018
Adam and Jenna are the perfect pair #DWTS
— Victoria (@victoriamac_21) May 1, 2018
Adam and Jenna just blew every other pair out of the water. That was AWESOME! #DWTS
— Paige (@PDubs11fan) May 1, 2018
Rippon is an Olympic figure skater. According to ABC, “Adam won the hearts of America and the world at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Known for his refreshing candor and wit, his rise to fame on the global stage has provided him with a platform to speak out in support of LGBTQ rights and the freedom to be oneself. His passion and charm have made him an inspiration to young and old alike, and he has quickly become a role model and icon to millions.” He was the first openly gay U.S. athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics.
“Dancing with the Stars: Athletes” is hosted by Tom Bergeron and sports broadcaster Erin Andrews. The judging panel is composed of ballroom experts Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Their scores, along with America’s votes, determine who gets to stay and who is sent home as couples vie for the coveted Mirrorball trophy during the special, four-week season.
The current contestants include Olympic figure skaters Adam Rippon and Mirai Nagasu, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Notre Dame basketball player Arike Ogunbowale. Other athletes who are competing this season include Chris Mazdzer, Jamie Anderson, Jennie Finch, Johnny Damon, Josh Norman and Tonya Harding.
The all-athlete edition of “Dancing with the Stars” airs every Monday night at 8 p.m. on ABC.
What did you think of their performance tonight? Sound off in the comments section below!
Photo credit: ABC
Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson Win Season 26 Mirrorball Trophy
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