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Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) aired its Season 31 premiere on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 8 pm ET on Disney+.
While the two-hour special episode saw some memorable performances by contestant-choreographer duos, the series also witnessed its first elimination. Jason Lewis and Peta Murgatroyd failed to impress the judges and were the first pair to be sent packing.
Besides being disappointed by the duo's early exit, fans also slammed the show for holding eliminations right from week 1. One tweeted:
Fans react to Jason and Peta's elimination from DWTS
Jason and Peta danced to Get Lucky by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers. The judges criticized the DWTS duo for their performance and said that it was not up to the mark. As a result, the contestant-choreographer pair received a low score of 18 out of 40 and were the first ones to be eliminated from the competition.
Fans took to social media to express their disappointment with the elimination.
DWTS Season 31 premiere: Contestants, song choices, and scores
1) Jordin Sparks and Brandon Armstrong
The duo performed to I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston. The song was Jordin's pick, since Whitney Houston meant a lot to her, considering that they worked together on the film Sparkle.
Dance style: Cha-cha
Score received: 26 out of 40
2) Sam Champion and Cheryl Burke
The DWTS pair danced to Hold Me Closer by Elton John and Britney Spears. While the judges appreciated the effort, they were criticized for the technique and footwork displayed.
Dance style: Fox Trot
Score received: 20 out of 40
3) Heidi D'Amelio and Artem Chigvintsev
The duo performed to Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & P!nk. The contestants received impressive comments but were asked to display "more freedom in their movements."
Dance style: Cha-cha
Score received: 24 out of 40
4) Jessie James Decker and Alan Bersten
For their debut performance on DWTS, the duo danced to Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd. While the judges liked the performance, they were asked to work more on their "leg and hip action."
Dance style: Cha-cha
Score received: 20 out of 40
5) Wayne Brady and Witney Carson
The duo put on an impressive performance and danced to She’s a Mad Mama Jama by Carl Carlton. However, they needed to work more on their routine as the judges cound't find the balance between charisma and technique.
Dance style: Cha-cha
Score received: 29 out of 40
6) Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart
On DWTS, the duo performed to Barbra Streisand by Duck Sauce. The judges applauded the performance, along with a special appreciation for their choreography and skills displayed.
Dance style: Tango
Score received: 27 out of 40
7) Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki
The contestant-choreographer duo danced to Titi Me Pregunto by Bad Bunny. They failed to impress the judges and were asked to improve their performance as they lacked rotation and rhythm.
Dance style: Salsa
Score received: 17 out of 40
8) Trevor Donovan and Emma Slater
The duo performed Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol. Although the judges were not greatly impressed by the performance, they still applauded them for taking the stage.
Dance style: Quickstep
Score received: 21 out of 40
9) Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy
The DTWS duo danced to As it Was by Harry Styles. The judges called them the "best act of the night" for their sharp and clean movements.
Dance style: Jive
Score received: 28 out of 40
10) Cheryl Ladd and Louis Van Amstel
The contestant-choreographer pair performed to Got to Give it Up by Marvin Gaye. While the duo were appreciated by the judges for their initial performance, they were asked to work on their confidence and footwork.
Dance style: Cha-cha
Score received: 21 out of 40
11) Shangela and Gleb Savchenko
For their performance on DWTS, the duo danced to When I Grow Up by The Pussycat Dolls. The judges appreciated their "spicy and hot" performance and called the two a fantastic duo.
Dance style: Salsa
Score received: 28 out of 40
12) Joseph Baena and Daniella Karagach
The duo performed Pump it by Black Eyed Peas. The judges enjoyed the performance but asked them to focus on footwork.
Dance style: Jive
Score received: 23 out of 40
13) Selma Blair and Sasha Farber
They performed to Time of Your Life by David Cook as part of their DWTS debut. The judges loved their performance and complimented them for dancing like true artists and spinning magic on stage.
Dance style: Viennese Waltz
Score received: 28 out of 40
14) Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas
The duo danced to Savage (Major Lazer Remix) by Megan Thee Stallion. The judges were fans of the performance as they thought the duo achieved "all the hallmarks of a good cha cha."
Dance style: Cha - cha
Score received: 32 out of 40
15) Teresa Giudice and Pasha Pashkov
The duo performed to We Found Love by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris. However, they received some criticism from the judges for not using adequate space and were asked to open up more on their movements.
Dance style: Tango
Score received: 20 out of 40
After two decades of airing on ABC, DWTS premiered on Disney+ for the latest season. The show has celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers who perform dance routines and are judged by a panel of experts including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
Fans can stream fresh episodes on Disney+ every Monday from 8 pm to 10 pm ET from September 19.
