"Absolutely devoured tonight" — Dancing with the Stars season 33 fans applaud Chandler Kinney's performance

Dancing with the Stars season 33 premiered on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It featured a diverse lineup of 13 celebrities, competing against one another for a chance to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. They took on the stage alongside their pro dance partners to impress the judges with their moves.

Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced that while there would be no elimination on the show's premiere, the following episode would bid farewell to two contestants.

While each celebrity tried to outshine the other, it was 24-year-old Zombies and Pretty Little Liars star Chandler Kinney whose performance secured the highest score from the judges. Paired with pro dancer Brandon Armstrong, Chandler ended at the top of the leaderboard on premiere night.

Dancing with the Stars fans took to X to applaud the star's performance. They complimented her moves and praised her for putting her best foot forward. Some noted that she deserved to be at the top of the leaderboard.

"Chandler & Brandon’s premiere night dance! I am so proud of them. They absolutely devoured tonight!" a fan wrote.

"IM SORRY????????? CHANDLER KINNEY AND BRANDON ARE WINNING DANCING WITH THE STARS?????????? LIKE YOURE KIDDING???????? THAT WAS PHENOMENAL," another fan commented.

"THEYRE MY WINNERS IM SO PROUD OF CHANDLER," a netizen tweeted.

Dancing with the Stars fans complimented Chandler's first performance, convinced she could win the show.

"23/30 on the first week. welcome future mirrorball champion chandler kinney," a user reacted.

"Chandler Kinney getting two 8’s on her first performance like that mirrorball is HER’S," a person commented.

"this is Chandler’s season, and we’re just living in it," another fan wrote.

At the same time, many Dancing with the Stars fans praised Chandler for her talent and execution of the dance routine.

"i dont even watch dwts but chandler is truly so talented at everything she does its crazy," a user tweeted.

"Chandler Kinney left absolutely no crumbs. She crushed that performance of HOT TO GO by Chappell Roan," one person commented.

"CHANDLERRRRRR im still speechless. You guys really did amazing," another netizen wrote.

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Dancing with the Stars cast member Chandler Kinney danced to Chappell Roan's HOT TO GO!

Chandler Kinney, who performed an intricate tango routine to HOT TO GO! by Chappell Roan with partner Brandon Armstrong, left a lasting impression on the judges. Despite having some dance experience early in her career, Chandler felt intimidated by the ballroom.

"The world of ballroom is very intimidating to me. I just hope I don't trip!" Chandler said.

However, her performance proved otherwise. The audience and the judges cheered as the Dancing with the Stars cast member maneuvered across the dance floor with ease. Judge Bruno Tonioli ripped his jacket off and exclaimed:

"Chandler! What are you doing to me? You've gotta be kidding me!"

He added that despite being on the show for "a very long time," he had never witnessed someone champion the tango on the first night. He branded Chandler's performance as "one of the best" performances of the night. Derek Hough chimed in and confessed he was in awe of her talent. He wondered what she was capable of if that was "the beginning."

Carrie Ann Inaba agreed with the others and complimented Chandler's first performance on Dancing with the Stars. She admitted that Chandler "set the standard for season 33."

Carrie and Bruno gave Chandler an eight, while Derek gave her a seven, bringing her total to a 23 out of 30, the highest of the night. Hailed as one of the frontrunners, fans of the show are eager to see what Chandler has in store for them in the coming weeks.

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Dancing with the Stars season 33 airs every Tuesday at 8 pm ET only on ABC.