Dancing With the StarsSeason 33’s upcoming episode will be a tribute to glam rock, featuring dancesto hits byBon JoviandTwisted Sister. With only 11 celebrities still on the run for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, Hair Metal Night will have the competitors embracing the rock’n’roll aesthetic in their choreographies. Many of them, includingThe Real Housewives of AtlantaalumPhaedra Parksand Superbowl championDanny Amendola, will tackle a paso doble routine next. The forthcoming episode will also feature jives and cha chas, which are styles that will surely be electric when paired up with guitars and raspy vocals from some of rock’s biggest names. A special guest judge with first-hand experience being in a metal band will also evaluate the performances ahead, giving this season’s stars an opportunity to gain bonus points for embracing the genre in their dance numbers. Before tuning in on DWTS' rock-inspired evening, here is a handy guide with all the information that we know about the episode.
Dancing with the Stars
U.S. reality show based on the British series “Strictly Come Dancing,” where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
When and Where Is ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33, Episode 4 Releasing?
The next episode of the beloved dance competition will be both televised and livestreamed simultaneously. Hair Metal Night willair on Tuesday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney +. For those who can’t watch it in real time, the episode will be available to watch on Hulu the following day. In case you have yet to get a Hulu subscription, plans range between $7.99 per month and $17.99 per month. The first option includes ads, while the other is ad-free.
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What Can We Expect From ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33, Episode 4?
DWTS will look a little different Tuesday night as rock’n’roll takes the ballroom by storm. The evening will kick off with the pros dancing to a choreography byPasha Pashkov(who is no longer competingfor the mirrorball trophy withTori Spellingafter Week 2’s elimination) to “Rock and Roll All Night” byKISS. This song choice feels nothing but fitting, sinceGene Simmonshas been confirmed as a guest judge, sitting next toDerek Hough,Carrie Ann Inaba, andBruno Tonioliin the upcoming episode. As the lead of a major metal band, Simmons will give his own insight on the rock-inspired dance routines that will be performed by the 11 remaining stars and their pro partners. Given the night’s theme, there will be a lot of head banging and maybe some tongues out in a few of the dance numbers featured throughout the episode.
What Songs Are Contestants Performing on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33, Episode 4?
Ahead of Hair Metal Night’s release, the dance variations that each contestant will perform have already been revealed. Below is a breakdown of which ballroom style stars likeDwight HowardandJenn Tranwill tackle next, as well as what rock anthems they will dance to.
Song Choice
Dance Style
Danny Amendola & Witney Carson
“Livin’ On A Prayer” - Bon Jovi
Paso Doble
Dwight Howard & Daniella Karagach
“Walk This Way” - Aerosmith
Joey Graziadei & Jenna Johnson
“Rock You Like A Hurricane” - Scorpions
Chandler Kinney & Brandon Armstrong
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” - Twisted Sister
Stephen Nedoroscik & Rylee Arnold
“Here I Go Again” - Whitesnake
Brooks Nader & Gleb Savchenko
“Nothin’ But A Good Time” - Poison
Ilona Maher & Alan Bersten
“Cum On Feel the Noize” - Quiet Riot
Phaedra Parks & Val Chmerkovskiy
“You Give Love A Bad Name” - Bon Jovi
Eric Roberts & Britt Stewart
“Cherry Pie” - Warrant
Reginald VelJohnson & Emma Slater
“I Wanna Rock” - Twisted Sister
Jenn Tran & Sasha Farber
“The Final Countdown” - Europe
Why Is ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Airing Two Episodes This Week?
A new episode of DWTS did not air last week, due to the vice presidential debate. This change of plans did not interfere with the show’s schedule in the slightest, with contestants and their pro partners remaining busy rehearsing for the two-night event of this week. Given that Monday’s Soul Train Night was pre-recorded, Hair Metal Night will air live and will likely finish off with a double elimination. This is definitely a thrilling start to the season considering that Week 2 also had a double elimination, with Spelling and fake heiressAnna Delveybeing sent home. Giventhis season’s rampant popularity, with passionate voters at home supporting their favorite stars, it will be interesting to see who will continue in the competition by the end of Tuesday’s episode.
Other Reality Shows To Watch If You Like ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Given that the reality hit will release episodes on a weekly basis, there is more than enough time also to check out other dance-related shows on streaming. Here are three recommendations to keep you company as you wait for the next DWTS episode to drop.
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ (2005-Present)
Different from DWTS, which has celebrities with little to no dance experience enrolling in a dance bootcamp,So You Think you may Dancefeatures professional dancers from across the US who audition to be a part of the competition. Those that make the cut get a ticket to Hollywood and work with top choreographers in the nation to learn challenging dance routines every week. Although all the contestants are professionals, they are used to a particular style of dance, often having to step out of their comfort zones when certain choreographies aren’t related to their area of expertise. To avoid getting eliminated, they must impress the judges and audience alike with their moves.
So You Think You Can Dance
‘Dance Moms’ (2011-2019)
If you don’t mind when dance and drama mix, thenDance Momsshould be on your radar. Although the show is evidently problematic given that a group of seasoned performers is coached by a temperamental instructor calledAbby Lee Miller, it is still interesting to see these young dancers going to competitions and taking audiences by surprise with their talent. As the title hints at, this reality show also focuses on the mothers of these dancers and how they interact with each other amid their children’s rehearsals and recitals. The level of competitiveness is through the roof here, many times with students having to face each other off in the studio to earn a solo. Before starring in films likeThe FalloutandMy Old Ass,Maddie Ziegler’s career took off during her time inDance Momsas one of Abby’s personal favorites in the classroom.
Dance Moms
‘Dance Monsters’ (2022)
Netflix has put out a few different dance-related programs in the past few years, andDance Monstersis one of them. This short-lived, but fairly entertaining reality show was hosted byAshley Robertswith DWTS Season 32 alumLele Pons,Ne-Yo, andAshley Banjotaking on the role of judges. InDance Monsters, professional dancers wear motion capture suits while they perform for the judges, transforming into CGI monsters while showcasing their moves. The twist here would be that certain dancer numbers won’t look as polished depending on the monster the person is dressed as, so the performers do have to use their creativity to ensure that their routine translates to the fuzzy creature they are disguised as.
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