The highly anticipated Dancing with the Stars season 33 debuted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. This exciting premiere featured 13 new celebrity pairs hitting the dance floor, eager to compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
Among the contestants was former NFL player Danny Amendola, who partnered with professional dancer Witney Carson. The duo showcased their tango to Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and achieved a total score of 20 out of 30. Social media buzzed as fans shared their thoughts on the pair’s debut performance. One user on X commented:
“Queen Witney is back! I loved Danny and Witney’s choreography; he really stood out. For the first week, he showed so much potential. Witney is exceptionally good at genuinely choreographing, genuinely my top pick!”
“Danny Amendola had a powerful tango! He possesses determination and strength along with a solid frame! I’m keeping my eye on him! He impressed me tonight! So happy Witney Carson is back with a great partner!”a fan remarked.
“He was a leading man in that dance! On night one, that’s especially impressive. I’m looking forward to seeing how Witney challenges him in the upcoming weeks and their routines,”another tweet noted.
Fans of Dancing with the Stars speculated that Danny and Witney could be the “dark horse”of season 33:
“Danny & Witney are definitely going to be the dark horses of the competition. That tango wasn’t bad at all,”a viewer wrote.
“Danny Amendola has the potential to be a great dancer. I love that he’s paired with Witney,”a fan expressed.
“I totally thought Danny Amendola would be another Harry Jowsey (based on the pre-season clips), but NO. Sorry I doubted you, KING,”a tweet remarked.
More reactions from the season 33 premiere:
“Mother is back, and Danny has a ton of potential,”another user noted.
“Danny Amendola and his partner had a respectable opening night score of 20,”a fan commented.
Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Premiere: Danny Amendola and Witney Carson’s Performance Analysis
During the first episode of Dancing with the Stars season 33, Danny Amendola selected Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”as his personal anthem. He and Witney showcased a tango, earning a score of 20.
Judge Bruno Tonioli remarked that he observed power, focus, and determination in their performance, commending Danny for his strong lead. However, he noted that the former NFL star was skipping rather than gliding across the dance floor.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba highlighted Danny’s focus and praised Witney’s choreography. She encouraged Danny to display more of his personality, while Derek Hough pointed out that Danny’s posture made him appear “hunched over,”urging him to bring more character in future routines.
More About the Show
No contestants were eliminated during the season 33 premiere of Dancing with the Stars, but the celebrities received their scores from the judges. The current scoreboard stands as follows:
- Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong – 23 out of 30
- Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach – 22 out of 30
- Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson – 21 out of 30
- Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold – 21 out of 30
- Danny Amendola and Witney Carson – 20 out of 30
- Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber – 19 out of 30
- Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy – 19 out of 30
- Anna Delvey and Ezra Sosa – 18 out of 30
- Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten – 18 out of 30
- Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko – 18 out of 30
- Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov – 17 out of 30
- Reginald Veljohnsoon and Emma Slater – 16 out of 30
- Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart – 15 out of 30
Episode 2 of Dancing with the Stars season 33 will air next week, at which point the audience votes will be revealed.
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