is back for Season 31, on its new home on Disney+, and the familiar show felt largely unchanged in its new modified, commercial-free format that gave more time for the dances and the judges' feedback.Returning host Tyra Banks was joined by new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro — as well as returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli — as they saw a new slate of celebs hit the dance floor for their debut performances.With the theme of Premiere Night Party, the slate of 16 celeb-pro couples brought their best to the dance floor with numbers set to the stars' favorite party songs.
Some performances, as expected, fell a bit flat, while others wowed the judges and earned some impressive scores.Here's a look at some of the best numbers of the night, and the celebs who are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy.
Way to kick off Season 31 @JordinSparks! Let’s go! #DWTS31#dwts#JordinSparkspic.twitter.com/6dWnEQvzbzThe celebrated singer and Broadway star kicked off Season 31 in style with a fun, energetic performance that delighted the crowd and set the bar high for the rest of the night.
Cha-cha «I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)» by Whitney Houston «It was clean, it was clear, it was precise… and I thought you did a fantastic job,» Len shared.«That was fantastic.
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