Stars: Geraldo Rivera, Ginger Zee, Antonio Brown, Doug Flutie, Wayna Morris, Von Miller, Nyle Dimarco, Jodie Sweetin, Mischa Barton, Marla Maples, Paige Van Zant, Kim Fields
Network: ABC, airs Monday
Original Telecast: March 21st, 2016
DANCING WITH THE STARS: Season 22 began with a blast of glitter, silver confetti splayed on the audience and bursts of spray tan dripping onto the dance floor. Over half the newfound dance duos received 21 and above in scores, while Geraldo Rivera & Edyta Sliwinska settled on the best worst dance of the night with a measly 13 points out of 30. On top of the leader board, amongst the athletes, various TV personalities and other notable celebs, were AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL winner Nyle Dimarco & his partner Peta Murgatroyd, Ginger Zee & Val Chmerkovskiy, and Wayna Morris & Lindsey Arnold with 23 points.
Paige Van Zant (MMA Fighter) and her partner Mark Ballas
Great potential. Carrie Ann Inaba called her fearless. Len Goodman said to improve her posture in her Foxtrot. Bruno Tonioli told her to work on her control.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Goodman – 7, Harland – 8
Marla Maples (TV personality) and her partner Tony Dovolani
Flashy. Inaba called her divine. Goodman said her Quickstep was full of vitality. Tonioli called her an uptown bombshell.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Goodman – 7, Harland – 7
Von Miller(Super Bowl MVP) (singer) and his partner Witney Carson
Stiff. Inaba thought his Foxtrot was great. Goodman said it was proper. Tonioli called it a hip hop trot.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 7, Goodman – 6, Harland – 7
Geraldo Rivera (social media star) and his partner Edyta Sliwinska
No content. Inaba said he had charisma. Goodman told him to keep working. Tonioli said he was a minimalist in his Cha Cha.
Scores: Inaba – 5, Tonioli – 4, Goodman – 4, Harland – 7
Antonio Brown (football player) and his partner Sharna Burgess
Having fun! Inaba called him a fantastic beast. Goodman said he lost control in his Quickstep. Tonioli said he had megawatt charm.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 7, Goodman – 6, Harland – 8
Jodie Sweetin (actress) and her partner Keo Motsepe
Powerful start. Inaba was very impressed with her Tango. Goodman called her spirited. Tonioli said she was alluring.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Goodman – 6, Harland – 7
Wayna Morris (Boys II Men singer) and his partner Lindsey Arnold
Lots of energy. Inaba said he brought it to his Cha Cha. Goodman said it was not his cup of tea. Tonioli said he had good timing.
Scores: Inaba – 8 , Tonioli – 8, Goodman – 7, Harland – 7
Kim Fields (actress) and her partner Sasha Farber
Promising. Inaba called her fierce. Goodman said he liked part of it. Tonioli said to work on her foot placement.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Tonioli – 7, Goodman – 6, Harland – 7
Ginger Zee (GMA meteorologist) and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Happy dance! Inaba called her infectious. Goodman said she was fast and furious in her Jive. Tonioli called it sharp.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Tonioli – 8, Goodman -7, Harland – 8
Mischa Barton (actress) and her partner Artem Chigvintsev
Shoulders dropped forward. Inaba said she had a strong spirit. Goodman said that was not dancing. Tonioli said she needed more spunk in her Tango.
Scores: Inaba – 5, Tonioli – 6, Goodman – 5, Harland – 6
Nyle Dimarco (America’s Next Top Model winner) and his partner Peta Murgatroyd
Wow! Inaba called them a beautiful team in their Cha Cha. Goodman said well done and Tonioli called him America’s next top dancer!
Scores: Inaba – 8 Tonioli – 8, Goodman – 7, Harland – 8
Doug Flutie (Sports Icon) and his partner Karina Smirnoff
Bad posture. Inaba called him the underdog. Goodman said he had sparkle. Tonioli said his Foxtrot was choppy.
Scores: Inaba – 5, Tonioli – 5, Goodman – 5, Harland – 5
Who’s going home: Geraldo!
Who Has Legs To Take Home The Mirror Ball: Nyle, Paige or Ginger
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