All posts tagged: Dancing With The Stars

Whitney Leavitt on SLOMW Potential Exit, Broadway, DWTS, Acting

Whitney Leavitt on SLOMW Potential Exit, Broadway, DWTS, Acting

Published by Daniella Wilson

Whitney Leavitt comes from the reality television world, but she’s making sure that won’t be what she’s remembered for.  Since The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives hit Hulu in September 2024, the show’s cast has been catapulted into swift stardom. Most of those opportunities have orbited the reality TV space, with Leavitt herself competing on ABC’s buzziest Dancing With the Stars installment last year.  And then, following quite the impressive run on the competitive dance series, Leavitt landed the leading role in Chicago on Broadway. Later this year, she’ll also make her feature film debut in a holiday rom-com for Ninth House Productions that she’s also executive producing. All the while, she’s been starring in Mormon Wives and filming for future unreleased seasons. But Leavitt tells The Hollywood Reporter she’s ready to take on new challenges that may lead her away from the Hulu series.  “I wouldn’t be where I am without [The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,]” Leavitt says, continuing, “But it feels like it’s time to challenge myself in other ways and fulfill …

James Van Der Beek’s final heartbreaking photo with Alfonso Ribeiro revealed

James Van Der Beek’s final heartbreaking photo with Alfonso Ribeiro revealed

Published by Daniella Wilson

James Van Der Beek’s passing on Wednesday has affected the entirety of the Hollywood community, with everyone from Zoe Saldaña to Katie Holmes sharing touching tributes to the Dawson’s Creek star. James, who announced in November 2024 that he had been battling colorectal cancer for some time, died on February 11, 2026, aged 48. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and his six children, including Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, nine, Gwendolyn, seven, and Jeremiah, four. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro took to Instagram to share his grief over his close friend’s passing, and posted an emotional photo of the pair that pictured their last moment together. © InstagramAlfonso shared the emotional moment on social media In the photo, Alfonso cradled James’ beanie-clad head as he lay in a hospital bed. “This was taken by @vanderkimberly just a few minutes before I said my last goodbye. My last moment was making him laugh one last time. I really miss him already,” he wrote in the caption. Although not much …

Dancing With the Stars Fan Convention Set in Palm Springs

Dancing With the Stars Fan Convention Set in Palm Springs

Published by Daniella Wilson

After the viral success of Dancing With the Stars‘ 34th season, the series is launching its very own fan convention this summer. Dancing With the Stars Con will kick off in Palm Springs on July 31 through Aug. 2 at Acrisure Arena, where fans will be able to interact with the series’ professional dancers, celebrity cast and judges to celebrate all things DWTS. The slate of pros includes a blend of former and current dancers that have appeared on the show, including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa and Britt Stewart. Plus, a blend of Mirrorball Champions and former contestants, Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi and Ginger Zee are scheduled to attend. Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba, who have both served as judges on DWTS since its inaugural installment in 2005, will …

Robert Irwin sparks Bachelor speculation with telling new comments

Robert Irwin sparks Bachelor speculation with telling new comments

Published by Daniella Wilson

Robert Irwin has been in demand ever since he won the mirrorball trophy on Dancing With the Stars in November, with fans speculating that he could be the next star of The Bachelor franchise thanks to his good looks and easy charm.  The Australian shared with Entertainment Tonight at an NFL Super Bowl event that he wouldn’t rule out an appearance on the dating show in the future. “Never say never, I’m in this realm right now where I’m like, never say never,” he said. “You know what? Watch this space. Who knows?”  “It’s a strange world. Anything could happen,” he continued. “I feel like some of the rumors flying around during Dancing with the Stars – like, Robert’s gonna be the next Bachelor – I’m like, oh my goodness. I’m a zookeeper.”  © Getty Images for SiriusXMRobert revealed whether he would join The Bachelor franchise “I’m an animal conservationist. That’s my thing. My world is very different from most of the things that are reported on about me,” he explained, before adding that his life was …

Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, 65, looks incredible in new swimsuit photos

Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, 65, looks incredible in new swimsuit photos

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey was glowing in her latest social media post, which saw the 65-year-old sporting a black swimsuit while on vacation with her close friend, Tracy Pollan. The actress shared several snaps from their getaway, including a photo of herself kneeling in the sand by the ocean in a black bikini, with her curls tumbling down around her face. She then added a selfie with Tracy, who is married to actor Michael J. Fox and shares four children with him. In the next shot, Jennifer had changed into a black one-piece swimsuit as she walked along the shoreline, and followed it up with a selfie with the wind blowing through her hair. © InstagramJennifer looked incredible in the bikini photo “Long overdue girls trip @tracy.pollan giggled like we were back in high school,” Jennifer wrote in the caption, with Tracy commenting: “Love you the mostest!” Several fans took to the comment section to share the love, with one writing: “You are fire,” while another added: “Gorgeous girls,” and a third said: “Nobody …

Robert Irwin shares fun-filled reunion with DWTS partner Witney Carson following mirrorball win

Robert Irwin shares fun-filled reunion with DWTS partner Witney Carson following mirrorball win

Published by Daniella Wilson

Robert Irwin reunited with his Dancing With the Stars partner, Witney Carson, two months after the pair nabbed the mirrorball trophy on the show’s 34th season. The pro dancer brought her young family to Australia to visit Robert at Australia Zoo, as well as some furry friends.  Witney posted a video on social media announcing her arrival at the zoo, with her sons, Leo and Jet, and her husband, Carson McCallister, joining in on the fun. The foursome donned zoo staff shirts and jeans as they walked out to AC/DC’s hit song “Back in Black”, and were joined by Robert as he emerged from the bushes.  © InstagramRobert and Witney reunited in Australia “We are BACK. Team IrWINit reunited @australiazoo,” she wrote in the caption. Robert’s mom, Terri Irwin, took to the comment section to share the love, writing: “Wildlife Warriors!” while a fan added: “Hope those kids know how legendary this is.”  Another fan chimed in: “Uncle Robert has got two nephews now,” while a fourth said: “The best dance partnership ever!” Witney documented …

Robert Irwin reveals surprising next step following triumphant DWTS win

Robert Irwin reveals surprising next step following triumphant DWTS win

Published by Daniella Wilson

Robert Irwin, who captured the America’s heart with his winning run on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, has finally put his feet back on the ground after flying high for so long. The TV personality took to Instagram on Thursday to share how he celebrated his return to Australia Zoo, which included a reunion with some furry friends. Robert shared a video of himself holding his mirrorball trophy up to various animals for inspection, including a koala, a bird and a snake, all of whom were intrigued by the prize. The video ended with Robert and his older sister, Bindi Irwin, comparing their mirrorball trophies as Bindi’s four-year-old daughter, Grace, watched on. © InstagramRobert brought his mirrorball trophy home to the zoo Bindi won the competition ten years prior with her partner, Derek Hough, making Robert’s win all the more meaningful. “This is Uncle Robert’s mirrorball, and this is Mommy’s mirrorball,” the 27-year-old said to Grace, while Robert laughed in the background. “The mirrorball has made it home – had to show my …

Which DWTS pro dancer has won the most seasons? A full breakdown of the result numbers

Which DWTS pro dancer has won the most seasons? A full breakdown of the result numbers

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dancing With The Stars turned 20 in 2025, and as the fall season comes to an end on November 25, it’s time to take a look back at the past 33 Mirrorball Trophy winners before a 34th is crowned. The celebrity winners have included season one winner Kelly Monaco – who, controversially, was forced into a dance-off after surging from behind to beat the consistently strong John Murphy – and most recently Joey Graziadei. But which professionals have also scooped the trophy, now known as the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy after the late judge? There have been 19 professional winners, and in the least surprising news you may read today, the pro dancer with the most wins is, of course, Derek Hough. Len Goodman tribute on Dancing With The Stars Derek made his first appearance on Dancing With The Stars in season four (week 6) as a guest instructor with his sister, Julianne Hough, and Apolo Anton Ohno. He joined the series full-time in season five and won for the first time in season seven with Brooke Burke. …