Dwight Howard, Stephen Nedoroscik Dazzle Fans in Dancing With The Stars Debuts
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IISeptember 18, 2024
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Former NBA center Dwight Howard and American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik were among the 13 participants who kicked off Season 33 of Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday evening.
Ex-NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola and American rugby player Ilona Maher rounded out the quartet of athletes who are taking part this year.
Howard and Nedoroscik stood out in particular and received rave reviews for their work.
Howard and his professional partner, Daniella Karagach, stole the show after dancing the salsa to Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It.” They earned a score of 22 (8, 7, 7) out of a possible 30 points from the three judges, putting them in second place on the evening.
Mackenzie Brooks @kenzbrooksbetsin case anyone was wondering, Dwight Howard just absolutely CRUSHED his dancing with the stars debut
Bob Ryan @GlobeBobRyanHave never been the biggest Dwight Howard fan, but you cannot deny how impressive he was tonight on “Dancing With The Stars.”
Ethan Campbell @ProfGawainDwight Howard saw what Iman Shumpert did on Dancing with the Stars and said: My turn. #DWTS
liz zarb @liz_zarboh dear i’ve been deeply charmed by dwight howard i know nothing about him but watching him dance was so fun #dwts
Jesse Milian @jmilian16My Bally Sports wasn’t working tonight so I randomly found myself watching Dancing with the Stars (very out of character for me). Can we all agree that Dwight Howard was actually FANTASTIC and Anna Delvey should absolutely be the first to go home?
I’m invested now.
Abby @AbbyPomeroy1Okay my favorites to win it after night one of #DWTS:
– Chandler Kinney
– Stephen Nedoroscik
– Dwight Howard
chickenbro @chickenbro_Dwight howard actually might win this season having that performance week one is crazy
anna borshen @borshen_annadancing w the stars personal top 3 after episode 1:
1: dwight howard
2: bachelor joey
3: pommel horse guy
bethany 🌱 𖡼 @inhalingwallowsfavorite dance of the night HAD to be dwight howard tbh he did sooo much better than i thought he would’ve
Nedoroscik and professional partner Rylee Arnold also fared well, with straight sevens across the board for 21 after dancing the jive to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” That was good enough for a third-place tie.
Lauren Raab @laurenraabI AM UNWELL STEPHEN NEDOROSCIK WAS SO WONDERFUL OMG #DWTS pic.twitter.com/lE8ivla2FJ
Jack Church @jackwchurchIt is completely unfair how good Stephen Nedoroscik is at EVERYTHING. #DWTS
What can’t this man do?
Josh❤️ #BB26 #TheAnonymous #DWTS #BlackLivesMatter @supermangeek101Stephen Nedoroscik gave us such an energetic Jive! That was incredible! The footwork was impeccable & just so flawless! Rylee Arnold got the perfect partner! The Olympians came to dominate this season! He’s a contender for the Mirrorball! #DancingWithTheStars #DWTS pic.twitter.com/aP8fMF8AZO
Amberlee, a former Cast Member @amberleefisherOk but wait Stephen Nedoroscik just went out and did an insane jive routine for week 1 on dwts!!! Ugh one of the best routines of the night
Maggie Tate @blushandbloomsDidn’t think I could love Stephen Nedoroscik anymore but here we are!!!! #DWTS
Amy @Fun__HarrisOkay Stephen Nedoroscik I see you I see you. Pommel Horse guy here to win some mirror ball trophy. #DWTS
ambreen 🎬 @whyfckwithfateStephen Nedoroscik you WILL get that mirrorball
Frank Costa @feistyfrankStephen Nedoroscik might be one of the best dancers this show has ever seen… omg… they should just hand him the trophy now 🏆 @GymnastSteve #DWTS
Jackie Green @jackie_greenMy wifi died before Stephen’s dance and had to stream it on my phone with data…so I guess it’s like another gymnastics meet, my wifi always does at peak excitement! Screaming at my phone because I’m excited Stephen Nedoroscik is killing the competition is nothing new! #DWTS
No participants were eliminated after Week 1. Next week, everyone is back Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. for Oscars Night.
