The Tuesday timeslot that “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 once held is now empty. Or is it? This Tuesday, December 2, DWTS is returning to our screens again for a special festive show titled “Dancing with the Holidays,” and it looks like it will be an incredible, entertaining evening!
Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the hour-long broadcast will include the return of fan-favorite competitors, pros from Season 34 taking to the ballroom to deliver holiday cheer with their performances, and a song by Pentatonix, who will perform “Holly Jolly Christmas.” This is everything you need to know about the holiday show.
Who Is Performing?
The official lineup for “Dancing with the Holidays” was announced only hours before the show was set to air, but the list did not disappoint. On the official “Dancing with the Stars” Instagram account, it was announced that there will be seven performances. This includes the Opening Number to “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a routine to “Oh Santa!” that will consist of pros and Stitch, and Emma Slater and special guests performing to “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth).” Her special guests are believed to be her former dance partners and beloved competitors, Andy Richter from Season 34 and Reginald VelJohnson from Season 33.
In addition to Slater, the pros returning to the ballroom are Witney Carson, Ezra Sosa, Val Chmerkovskiy, Alan Bersten, Britt Stewart, Jenna Johnson, Rylee Arnold, Brandon Armstrong, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Daniella Karagach, and Jan Ravnik.
Johnson and Chmerkovskiy will have an adorable family moment when they perform to “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” They will be joined in the ballroom by their young son, Rome Chmerkovskiy.
Hough will also be dancing alongside Karagach and Johnson to “We Three Kings.”
What Are Fans Saying?
The post announcing the official lineup has sparked excitement. Fans are thrilled to see such an impressive list of songs and performers. “Omg PLEASE let Emma’s special guests be Reggie and Andy!!” a fan shared. “Such a treat to be at the taping for this!!!!! The decor in the ballroom was STUNNING!” another comment reads.
Other reactions include, “Jenna, Val & ROME already makes me emotional,” “I’m excited for this! Especially the dance with Stitch!!,” and “STOP ROME?! IS SO CUTE OH MY GOODNESS.”
A day earlier, on Monday, December 1, a short video was posted on Instagram. The clip gave a sneak peek of what is to come, and the holiday special looks so fun, with gorgeous costumes, including a Santa Claus suit!
