Yahoo Lifestyle 'Dancing With the Stars' Is Going Down Memory Lane for 500th Episode
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Back in 2005, fans of reality television got to experience a different kind of competition for the first time. Dancing With the Stars, based on the U.K. series Strictly Come Dancing, would showcase a very unique concept. What happens when celebrities pair up with some of the best professional dancers and try their hand at ballroom dancing? Well, ABC didn’t know then, but that first episode would launch a cultural phenomenon in the United States.
Almost twenty years and 33 seasons later, we are now watching the latest batch of famous folks make their mark on DWTS history. And what better way to do so than by celebrating the show from the beginning? That’s what Dancing With the Stars is doing on November 12, as the 500th episode officially airs on TV.
As our favorite celebrities try their hand at yet another dance, Dancing With the Stars is pulling out all the stops to commemorate the momentous occasion. Between familiar faces returning, paying homage to unforgettable performances and even a challenge that will truly shock everyone, the 500th episode will certainly be a moment people will remember for a long time.
Keep on reading for all the details on what to expect from Dancing With the Stars' 500th episode:
When does the Dancing With the Stars 500th episode air?
Mark your calendars, Dancing With the Stars viewers. The 500th episode of the hit competition series is set to air on Monday, November 12, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Ahead of the show's memorable episode, pros Ezra Sosa and Britt Stewart filmed an Instagram video revealing the big news. What's more, they also revealed the new installment would come after a two-week hiatus post the October 29 episode.
"There’s no #DWTS tomorrow, but we’ll see you Tuesday, Nov. 12 for our 500th episode! 😱," read the caption. "Can’t wait to be back in the ballroom. ❤️."
What dances will the Dancing With the Stars contestants perform for the 500th episode?
Because the show is taking a trip down memory lane, here's a sneak peek at how the contestants will honor competitors of the past with their upcoming dances:
Danny Amendola and Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep inspired by Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough’s dance in season 5.
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson will perform a Contemporary inspired by Riker Lynch and Allison Holker’s dance in season 20.
Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach will perform an Argentine Tango inspired by James Hinchliffe and Sharna Burgess' dance in season 23.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong will perform an Argentine Tango, inspired by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough’s dance in season 16.
Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten will perform a Quickstep inspired by Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold’s dance in season 25.
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold will perform a Viennese Waltz inspired by Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas’ dance in season 31.
Are there any twists for the Dancing With the Stars 500th episode?
Along with the season 33 cast paying homage to contestants of seasons past with their individual dances, Dancing With the Stars is also implementing a unique way for the couples to think on their feet.
After all the competitors have performed individually, they will all compete in what the show calls the "Instant Dance Challenge." What does this entail, you ask? This will have the couples learning what style and song they will all perform to just five minutes before they hit the dance floor. Meaning: the couples will have to be prepared to do any dance that may be in the cards for this round!
What's more, judge Carrie Ann Inaba teased what fans may expect from this segment when she appeared on Good Morning America on November 4.
"The contestants are going to dance like a memorable dance from the past, an iconic dance, which is kind of cool," she said at the time. "Recreate one of those dances. And then there's an instant dance round. Five minutes, they're going to be judged on. Five minutes, we tell them the dance, the style, and they have to go change in wardrobe and get back out and dance. We're going to see a WHOLE different side of everybody."
How can I watch and stream the Dancing With the Stars 500th episode?
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When it's time for Dancing With the Stars season 33 to premiere on TV, viewers can catch the competition live on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Additionally, you can stream the episode live as it will air simultaneously on Disney+.
If you'd like to watch the episode on Disney+, the streaming site offers a number of plans to choose from, starting at $7.99 per month. Once you have a profile, you can go to the show's title page on the Disney+ website or on the Disney+ app.
You can also always catch up on episodes the next day on Hulu. Just like Disney+, the streamer has plans starting at $7.99 per month. After you create a profile, just click on the show's page on the Hulu website or the Hulu app.
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