“Dancing With the Stars” is marking a significant milestone as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The beloved dance competition show will host a special “20th Birthday Party” episode on November 11, 2025, bringing together past and present cast members for an unforgettable night.
In a nostalgic twist, former host Tom Bergeron will rejoin the show in a guest judge role during this festive episode. The celebration will kick off with a spectacular performance that features both current professional dancers and six original pros from Season 1, including Alec Mazo, Ashly DelGrosso, Louis van Amstel, Jonathan Roberts, Charlotte Jorgensen, and Edyta Śliwińska. This special dance, choreographed by judge Derek Hough, will be set to a new live rendition of the “Dancing With the Stars Theme” performed by Ray Chew.
The episode will also honor the memory of “DWTS” performers who have passed away through an emotional tribute dance to “Always Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga, choreographed and performed by Ezra Sosa and Rylee Arnold.
As the competition intensifies, the seven remaining couples will showcase their talents in the first round by performing a new dance style to songs inspired by freestyle performances from past seasons. Additionally, the much-anticipated Relay Dance competition will feature a unique twist: for the first time, celebrities will dance without their pro partners, instead teaming up with a returning Mirrorball champion.
Last week, the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode saw the elimination of former “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel and her pro partner, Pasha Pashkov.
Audiences can look forward to various exciting performances as each couple takes to the floor on this special night. Here’s a look at what songs each couple will perform:
– Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a foxtrot to “Singin’ in the Rain” by Matthew Morrison.
– Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will dance a foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis.
– Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas will perform an Argentine tango to “Cell Block Tango” from “Chicago The Musical.”
– Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will showcase an Argentine tango to “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.
– Andy Richter and Emma Slater will entertain with a quickstep to “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Robbie Williams.
– Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will take the stage with a salsa to “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock.
– Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will perform a cha cha to “Get Up” by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire.
As “Dancing With the Stars” approaches this momentous occasion, the combination of nostalgia, tributes to the past, and thrilling performances promises to create a magical night for fans and participants alike. Viewers can tune in on November 11 at 8 p.m. on ABC for all the celebration and dancing.