I Am A Hardcore 'Dancing With The Stars' Fan, But I Am Not Thrilled About The Twist This Season
Start writing a post
Entertainment

I Am A Hardcore 'Dancing With The Stars' Fan, But I Am Not Thrilled About The Twist This Season

I hope the new season of all-athletes DWTS doesn’t disappoint, but I think if its not broken, don’t fix it

80
I Am A Hardcore 'Dancing With The Stars' Fan, But I Am Not Thrilled About The Twist This Season
Instagram

The inner suburban soccer mom within me comes out every time a new season of Dancing With The Stars premiers. I am not sure why this show isn’t more popular, because it is wildly entertaining. But I have a feeling this season might disappoint me because the show is trying something different.

This season, only Olympians and athletes from the NBA, NFL and MLB are headlining the new season of DWTS. Usually, the show features singers, actors, and other famous celebrities, along with a few athletes.

I’m not a sports fan so I barely know the athletes from the major leagues. Since the majority of the viewers of this show are women, I know I’m not the only one who had to look up these athletes. The only event I watched during the Pyeong Chang Olympics this winter was figure skating, because let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to watch those skaters twirling around on ice in pretty costumes?

I am so excited to see that the lineup includes the skating icon himself, Adam Rippon. He is in my bracket to win because he has a fierce personality the judges will love, and he has one of the best new pros, Jenna Johnson. I also remember Mirai Nagasu from the U.S. skating team and I know she is going to give amazing performances with her phenomenal partner, Alan Bernsten.

Another Olympic ice skater we will soon see on the dance floor is Tanya Harding. Yes, you read that correctly. Are they going to address that scandal from the 1994 Olympics? It’s very awkward, because Nancy Kerrigan was on DWTS Season 24 (and did well)!

Other than that, I don’t know what to expect from the other celebrity athletes. I hope I am pleasantly surprised and entertained. I understand that athletes are notorious for getting to the finals and usually winning the “Mirrorball,” but what makes me love the show is seeing other stars from lots of backgrounds competing.

Another bummer about this season is that it will be much shorter than usual. It will only run for four weeks. I don’t like change, but I will definitely be tuning in each Monday night to watch these athletes, the fabulous pros and judges, and all the spray tans and sequin costumes. Dancing with the Stars All-Athletes premiers Monday, April 30th at 8 p.m.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

89397
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

60881
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments