But it went downhill from there.
Former pro dancerArtem Chigvintsevdrummed up some not-so- pleasant headlines for his (soon-to-be previous?)
employer by getting arrested after a domestic violence incident.
JULIANNE HOUGH, JOEY GRAZIADEI, JENNA JOHNSONDisney/Eric McCandless
Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight) with partner Britt Stewart.
(Kudos for admitting to co-host Julianne Hough later that he was absolutely petrified.)
It cant be stressed enough: Spelling is perfectDWTScasting.
She also lucked out getting one of the best choreographers on the planet.
Though he couldnt help her execute a decent foxtrot, at least she knows how to work the crowd.
Theres always that one contestant whos just ateensybit older than everybody else.
This year, its theDie hardalum, who looked rather precious in his grandpa cardigan.
His salsa was pretty muchstand-hold-partner-let-her-twirl-around-me-back-to-standing, but his colorful expressions made it mucho entertaining.
You have the most amazing spirit, said Hough.
That was the most compact salsa Ive ever seen.Score:16 out of 30
Model Brooks Nader with partner Gleb Savchenko.
The supermodel used to shake her tail feather in a marching band, so her tango wasnt completely wooden.
In fact, Carrie Ann Inaba thought it was super hot.
Judge Bruno Tonioli, however, had some problems with her balance.
I love everything that you are about, said Inaba about her cha cha.
I know you are nervous.
Remember, muscle makes you move.
And dance is all about moving.
Sure okay, just show us that ankle bracelet!
After that, she, um, cha chaed.
You have the facility to be a really beautiful dancer, said Hough.
This poor single lady barely had time to mourn that painfulBachelorettefinale before she immediately kicked off herDWTSjourney.
Trans set for a while.
You have all the elements, said Tonioli.
it’s possible for you to sell it.
I am genuinely impressed, added Inaba.Score:19 out of 30
Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola with partner Witney Carson.
Carson, back from mama hiatus, has some experience dancing with pro ballers.
Shes good for Amendola, whose tango had some pep and promise for better days.
I see power, focus, determination.
You want to succeed, said Tonioli.
What a way to kick off the show, said judge Derek Hough.
If America didnt already love you they are going to love you more.
The torso helps, by the way, added Tonioli.
But you dont need it.
You have musicality.Score:21 out of 30NBA Champion Dwight Howard with partner Daniella Karagach.
Dude is 6 feet, 11 inches.
And he got … Karagach?
Its like watching a giraffe and a gazelle dance, said Hough of their salsa.
The performance is so thick with charisma.
That means nothing in the ballroom, though.
That was so much fun!
Why was she stuck at the top of second hour?
Oh thats right: the infamous Delvey has to exit the show.
What are you doing to me!
Youve gotta be kidding me.
That was amazing, added Inaba.
Was it the Delvey factor?
But no eliminations this week!
