Selma Blair Brings Ballroom to Tears at DWTS Premiere

It’s a whole new era dance with the stars.

After 30 seasons on ABC, the celebrity dance contest moved to Disney+ for its 31st season premiere and did not disappoint.

Tyra Banks and a new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro of returnee jurors joined Len Goodman, Derek Huff, Carrie Ann Inaba When Bruno Tonioli At the large premiere party, a group of 16 newcomers were challenged to dance to a tune that “lifts them up.”

First, good news. tick tock Star Charlie D’Amelio Sweeping the dance floor in competition, her chacha scored a whopping 32 points Megan Thee Stallion“Savage” with a partner Mark Ballas.

In second place, Wayne Brady and partner Whitney Carson Scored 28 points in an impressive cha-cha routine. carl carlton‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)’.

The most moving moment of the night Selma Blair and her partner Sasha Farberwho danced the Viennese waltz “Time of My Life” by David Cook. Selma in action After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018brought many to tears in the ballroom, including judge Carrie Ann and fellow contestants Jordan Sparks.

While receiving her score, Selma broke down in tears saying, “I am so grateful, I am so grateful.” she and sasha drag racing Star shangela and her partner Gleb Savchenkowith both teams scoring 27 points.

When the time came for the first elimination of the season, jersey shore Star Vinnie Guadagnino and partner Kouko Iwasaki It had the lowest jury score with 16 points, but was saved by a fan vote.