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The holiday special has brought a festive return to the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ franchise, which was always the viewers’ favorite since the very first episode. In the meantime, the official account released a teaser, which pointed towards a short return and immediately sparked the faithful fans’ interest. This act is a clear indication of the show’s popularity over the years and the network’s strategy of keeping the brand alive during the off-season.
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Not for too long but still very nice! The social media account of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ went silent for some time but afterwards, it came back with a message that was simple and cheerful. The post read, ‘Could not stay away for long.’ ‘Had a great time meeting some old friends at #DWTSHoliday!’ Although the released video is not transcribed, it possibly hinted at the special and the professionals and celebs who were coming back for it.
This holiday gala is like a remedy for the fans, who have been extremely vocal about wanting more. The show has undergone a major change in format, as it has moved from two whole seasons a year to one long season. This alteration led to a ‘drought’ situation for many viewers. The holiday special can be considered as feedback, a way of letting the audience experience a bit of sparkle and ballroom brilliance during the Christmas time.
The immediate online reaction was full of nostalgia. Many people mentioned their favorite couples and characters in the comments who have been the audience’s favorites over the years. One user expressed his huge affection for one couple by writing, ‘Elaine and Alan will always have my heart.’ Another simple and happy one just said, ‘love to see it 👏’ referring to the return.
However, the strongest topic in the discussions was the demand for a very loud and clear return of the show to the old schedule. A lot of the comments were echoing the same thing. ‘We want two seasons a year again. Please! (It would be a great Christmas gift),’ one follower asked. Another one with a very sad face just said, ‘I miss DWTS!!! bring back two seasons a year thing please 🥺.’ The comment that received such response was very strongly supportive and it was quite clear that certain part of the audience longs for more frequent competitions.
As the conversation shifted from the schedule to the individual stars, some viewers used the opportunity to compliment the professionals. The presence of professional dancers like Emma Slater and Alan Bersten made the audience shower them with love. ‘Always love seeing Andy & Emma,’ one of the audience said. Another had a comment on Emma Slater, but it was something that some found uncomfortable that she was referred to as ‘so dang sexy’ and her body ‘so much a praise.’ One user found that ‘So creepy. 😬’
The special also seems to have popular celebrities, one user wrote, ‘OMG @jenniferlaffleck is sooooo beautiful 😻 ❤️❤️’ and was amazed by the beauty of the actress. Besides, the post made the fans speculate about the future seasons with one fan saying ‘we want @pshallow and @niasioux on DWTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!’. The special also featured a stunning performance by Dylan Efron.
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The holiday special released during this time of the year has a lot of pros. It retains the main audience’s interest during the off-season. It tests out different formats of programming. And, most importantly, it reminds everyone that the ballroom is never completely closed! Even though the argument for one season or two continues, this festive break has demonstrated the show’s talent to conquer and win over with just a few moments of their glowing return. The message is clear and loud: the dancers are primed and the audience is ready. The next steps of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ will be watched closely. Judge Derek Hough is sure to be a part of it.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
