is back for ! New co-hosts and welcome everyone back to the ballroom on September 26. The super-sized premiere featured the first elimination of the season at the end of the night. , the youngest competitor of the season, was the first celebrity to dance in the ballroom. The 17-year-old danced the cha cha to “Peanut Butter Jelly” by with partner . told Xochitl that she has the “it factor.” noted that Xochitl had “so much personality” while performing. He told Xochitl to be a “little bit more contained,” but he raved her “first dance was sensational.” star and danced a lovely foxtrot to “It’s A Sunshine Day” by . “That was so effortless,” Derek said. said Barry danced like the “perfect gentleman.” He had a few notes for Barry but told the
Actor he had a “great debut.” and made their debut with a cha cha to “Never Too Much” by . Bruno commended Tyson on his “good moves” but said he needed to “focus on the technique.” Carrie Ann appreciated Tyson’s commitment but had some strong critiques. However, she admitted that she sees “a lot of potential.” alum and brought the energy with their salsa to “Never Gonna Not Dance Again.” Despite missteps, Alyson’s personality was a 10/10. Carrie Ann told Alyson that she had “work to do.” Derek echoed Carrie Ann and urged Alyson to “work on timing.” , younger sister, made her debut as a pro with
Netflix reality star . Their first performance is a cha cha to “Rock Your Body.” A bit stiff from the jump, but you’ve got to start somewhere. While Derek pointed out that the ending was “powerful,” he told Harry that he was a “bit timid.” Carrie Ann noted that Harry got more confident the moment he took off his shirt, so she advised him to find his comfort zone on the dance floor. and cha cha to Jason’s own song “I Feel Like Dancing” was downright incredible. Carrie Ann declared that was “the best dance of the night so far.” Derek gave Jason and Daniella a standing ovation. “That was awesome!” he raved. and tackled a tango to “Don’t Call Me Up” (Zac Samuel Remix) by . “I think you’re better than you believe you are,” Derek told Jamie Lynn. He pointed out that she has a “lot of natural ability.” Bruno admired Jamie Lynn and Alan’s “ambitious routine” but told the star to work on the technical side of the dance.
NFL star and turned up the heat with their salsa to “Yeah!” by featuring and . Derek pointed out that there wasn’t enough rhythm in the routine. However, Bruno commended Adrian for going for the routine with “total commitment.” Carrie Ann was all about Adrian’s swagger and looked forward to seeing more of it. and slayed with their tango to “El tango de Roxanne” from . Bruno loved the way Lele “attacked” the routine. “You are a powerful woman on that dance floor,” Carrie Ann told Lele. She even told Brandon to “power” up to match Lele! Oscar winner and impressed with their cha cha to “Kiss” by . “ would have loved that,” Carrie Ann told Mira, before adding that her routine was “so well performed.” Bruno told Mira to leave all of her reservations at the door. “You’re a great
Actress, and you’re a great dancer,” he said. Real estate broker and surprised everyone with their jive to “I Ain’t Worried” by . He admitted that he joined the show to get his “mind off” the rough year he’s had, referring to his . Despite their issues, Kyle was in the audience cheering him on. “That was great!” Derek raved. He loved how Mauricio was a “great support” for Emma. Carrie Ann admitted she was thoroughly “impressed” with Mauricio. star and dazzled with their fierce tango routine to “Only Girl (In The World)” by . “That was a tango stunner,” Bruno said. “The execution for week one was superb.” Carrie Ann was nearly speechless but was able to mutter that Charity’s performance was “incredible.” alum and danced a quirky cha cha routine to “Poison” by Carrie Ann admitted that the routine played to Matt’s “strengths” but was light on real cha cha content. Bruno noted that the routine was “surreal” but “entertaining.” The final performance of the night came from and . Ariana brought her A-game with a fierce and sexy tango to “Love Myself” (Riddler Remix) by . “That was killer!” Dere raved. Bruno added, “That was red hot.” Carrie Ann praised Ariana for her bravery in the wake of Scandoval and made a point to yell “cheaters suck!” didn’t waste any time with the first elimination. The bottom two couples were Mauricio and Emma, along with Matt and Koko. After the results were tallied,