Season 20 champion Rumer Willis is making her return to “Dancing With the Stars.” The actress and singer, who won the Mirrorball Trophy with pro Valentin Chmerkovskiy back in 2015, announced she’ll be part of the show’s 20th anniversary celebration.
Willis Excited To Return To The Ballroom
Willis, daughter of Hollywood stars Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, shared the exciting news on Instagram, posting rehearsal photos with Dylan Efron and pro Daniella Karagach.
“Beyond thrilled to be back in my favorite ballroom @dancingwiththestars with some new faces,” she captioned the post. “@dylanefron and @daniellakaragach have been a delight to hang and dance with so far. We might be having way too much fun.”
GettyShe continued, “Watching Dylan step into this new role as a leading man and guiding me around the dance floor like a pro is awesome. Dani, you are such a powerful and masterful dancer—it’s a privilege and a pleasure to learn from you.”
The DWTS 20th Anniversary Celebration
The milestone episode, titled “The 20th Birthday Party,” airs Tuesday, November 11, with former host Tom Bergeron returning as a special guest judge. He’ll join Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli to mark two decades of unforgettable dances and iconic performances.
The episode opens with a special number choreographed by Hough and performed to a live version of the “Dancing With the Stars” theme by Ray Chew.
The performance will feature current pros, troupe members, and six original pros from Season 1: Alec Mazo, Ashly DelGrosso, Louis van Amstel, Jonathan Roberts, Charlotte Jorgensen, and Edyta Śliwińska.
The show will also honor past cast members and pros who have died over the years with a moving tribute to “Always Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga, performed by Ezra Sosa and Rylee Arnold.
Dylan Efron’s Big Night
Willis will return to the dance floor during the fan-favorite Relay Dance round, where Dylan Efron and his pro partner, Daniella Karagach, are set to perform an Argentine Tango to “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.
For the first time in series history, celebrities will team up with past Mirrorball champions instead of their pro partners for the relay performances. Willis joins Efron for the Quickstep relay, adding her championship experience to help guide the new contestant through the competition.
“OMG YES 🔥 Season 20 Champ Rumer Willis is partnering with Dylan for the Relay Dance round on Tuesday ✨ #DWTS #DWTS20,” the show posted on social media.
A Look Back at Rumer Willis’ DWTS Legacy
Willis first captured the Mirrorball Trophy in 2015 during the show’s 10th-anniversary season. Her run with Chmerkovskiy featured a mix of powerful performances, emotional storytelling, and fan-favorite routines like their “Disney Night” Samba.
Throughout Season 20, she impressed both fans and judges with her technical skill and chemistry with Chmerkovskiy, earning high scores week after week. The finale featured a trio of flawless performances that sealed her win.
As “Dancing With the Stars” celebrates 20 years of dazzling ballroom moments, Willis’ return marks a full-circle moment for one of the show’s most memorable champions.
