“Dancing with the Stars”premiered its exciting new season this week on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, showcasing a renowned roster of celebrities vying for the beloved Mirrorball trophy. This popular reality dance competition featured stars from diverse backgrounds, competing in lively performances.
Among the participants was Dwight Howard, a 38-year-old professional basketball player, who partnered with the talented Daniella Karagach. The duo wowed audiences with a Salsa routine set to “This is How We Do It”by Montell Jordan, receiving widespread acclaim on social media. Fans took to X to express their enthusiasm:
“OH DANI AND DWIGHT 10S ACROSS ALL BOARDS I FEAR”
“Unfortunately I’m going to be annoyingly obsessed with Dwight Howard for the next 8 weeks,”a fan commented.
“DWIGHT AND DANIELLA EATING UP,”a tweet read.
Fans of “Dancing with the Stars”expressed their admiration for Daniella and noted that Howie had an exceptional partner for season 33:
“Dwight Howard having the best dance partner that understands what she’s working with…..it wasn’t supposed to be like this,”a viewer wrote.
“Beautiful salsa groove and crowd work performance from Dwight, and wonderful injection of humor (as always) from Daniella,”a fan commented.
“Dwight Howard is ballin’ on Dancing with the Stars! Some of these reality shows are SUPER cheesy. But I dig the whole idea of stepping outside one’s box to explore, learn, grow and have new adventures – especially in the second chapter of one’s life, sooo. .lol,”a tweet read.
Moreover, “Dancing with the Stars”season 33 fans added:
“oh dear i’ve been deeply charmed by dwight howard i know nothing about him but watching him dance was so fun,”a commenter wrote.
“Dwight Howard’s Salsa was sensational! He gave us the best salsa of the night! He got great hips & nailed all the lifts! Dwight lifted Daniella with ease! He’s a top contender for the Mirrorball! He also got an eight for this incredible dance!”a fan expressed.
Diving into the Premiere Performance of Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach on “Dancing with the Stars”Season 33
During the premiere of “Dancing with the Stars”season 33, episode 1, viewers were treated to rehearsal footage of NBA star Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach. Acknowledging the height difference between them, Daniella remarked:
“This is going to be the hardest challenge I think I’ve ever had on this show.”
The pair showcased an energetic Salsa performance that included thrilling lifts and flips, incorporating a basketball into their routine. Judges commended the duo’s debut of the season, with Derek likening their dance to a “giraffe and a gazelle,”highlighting Dwight’s remarkable energy and charisma.
Carrie Ann lauded their performance, saying the team set the “house on fire,”while Bruno noted that the basketball player had a natural connection with his partner. The judging scoring concluded with Carrie Ann awarding them 8, while Derek and Bruno gave the pair 7s, resulting in a combined total of 22 out of 30—only one point behind the leaders of the night, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, who scored 23 out of 30.
Other notable athletes participating in “Dancing with the Stars”season 33 included:
- Danny Amendola, partnered with Witney Carson
- Ilona Maher, partnered with Alan Bersten
- Stephen Nedoroscik, partnered with Rylee Arnold
Danny and Witney performed “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”by Shaboozy and received a score of 20 out of 30. Ilona and Alan danced to “Man! I Feel Like A Woman”by Shania Twain, scoring 18 out of 30, while Stephen and Rylee danced to “Don’t Stop Me Now”by Queen, earning a score of 21 out of 30.
Fans of “Dancing with the Stars”have been vocal about their appreciation for the performances on social media, especially highlighting Dwight and Daniella’s impressive display.
Tune in next week for another exciting episode of “Dancing with the Stars”season 33 on Tuesday, September 23, 2024, only on ABC.
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