There were tears, love-seeking stage villains, redemption-seeking scandals, historic partnerships – and really good dancing.

Season 30 of “Dancing with the Stars” exploded on Monday night opening, turning 15 stars into ballroom dancing wild cards. They all brought their own brand of swagger to the dance floor.

Host and executive producer Tyra Banks has been more confident on the pitch since rookie season, reigniting brand costume changes. Len Goodman, who was stranded in the UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic last season, has returned to the chairmanship of the Chief Justice (one of four judges alongside Bruno Toniori, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough). paddy field.

The first kidnapping took place next Monday and all the dancers survived the night. The main moments are:

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Spice Girls Melanie C is not a “Wannabe” on the dance floor

The day after the 25th anniversary of the Spice Girls hit “Wannabe” (released September 19, 1996), Sporty Spice made a powerful statement on the dance floor. Eternally paired with shirtless Gleb Savchenko, Mel C, 47, was the first person to leave the door with Chacha… wait, “Wannabe”.

Even though my smile was a little frozen, it was a joyful bustle (call it the nerve of part one).

“We will not be taking a cab home anytime soon,” British judge Goodman said. In good shape on the night, MelC scored 27 of 40.

“Bachelor’s Degree” Matt James cradles Crocs and curves his hips

Along with professional dancer Lindsay Arnold, “Bachelor’s Degree” star Matt James, 29, wore Crocs during his first rehearsal to show he was an eccentric dance partner. Coming in on the dance floor, he rocked the charismatic Chacha in Rick James’ Give It To Me Baby.

“Your future will be bright,” Goodman said of the future of James’ Bachelor’s Degree dance. The pun is bad, but it’s true.

The duo scored 24 out of 30 points.

Jojo Siwa made history with partner Jenna Johnson and jumped to the top

“Dance Moms” star JoJo Siwa, who appeared on YouTube and as a member of the LGBTQ community earlier this year, has unveiled her first-ever professional gay “DWTS” partner as Jenna Johnson. During rehearsal, 18-year-old Wrinkle asked his partner, “Who is technically in this position? »When practicing ballroom dancing.

However, this duo, dancing a quick step to Jet’s “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” (a dance that matches wrinkle sensitivities), were just an enfugo in matching outfits. At one incredible moment, Johnson got into motion and Wrinkles managed to catch her and get her back on her feet without wasting a moment.

“The story happened in ‘Dancing with the Stars’,” Banks said dramatically at the end of the issue.

“It was an important step,” said Toniori. “I am very dear.”

The duo climbed to the top with 29 points out of 40.

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Wrestling villain “The Miz” was not on the heel

Perhaps the biggest question on the dance floor was answered with an exclamation mark. WWE villainous superstar and self-proclaimed “selfish jerk” Mike “The Miz” Mizanin was born for a nationally broadcast dance floor. The 40-year-old Miz, who couldn’t see the body oil and was wearing a Tommy Bahama-style Hawaiian shirt, vowed, “I’m going to drive hell out of that dance floor.” He then showed off his incredibly agile footwork, glow and brilliant smile with his professional partner, Witney Carson.

“Whitney, you’ve tamed the beast,” Toniori said as the judge drove in an inline-six engine. “You were wonderful.”

The couple won 24 out of 30.

Olivia Jade Simmy From The Salsa Scandal

Olivia Jade, daughter of “Full House” stars Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, who were at the heart of the college admissions scandal in 2019, said she was “embroiled in the scandal” in her video segment of opening. Noted. But she vowed to reveal another side.

“I’m not trying to draw a sympathy card. I need to move forward and improve ”, Jade, 21. “I want to show people that I have a different side. I have a work ethic.

In a fringed green dress, Jade showed her partner Val Kmerkovsky and impressive salsa. Her sister Isabella Rose, 23, watched from the audience. “This is the start of a whole new chapter,” said Inaba, who commented on “Jade’s“ big lines and big legs ”.

Jade scored 25 of 40.

Suni Lee showed the elegance and courage of the gold medal

It will be a fascinating journey to see Olympic gymnastics star Suni Lee, 18, come out of her shell and show the person behind her rivals. Her moment on the opening night of “DWTS” showed a teenage pizza enthusiast who was genuinely convinced that she couldn’t really dance. Paired with professional dancer Sasha Farber, Lee showed off a moment of splendor of live movement – bounced off the split with shocking agility, giving it precise kicks and punches.

“My golden girl, you can jibe your baby,” Toniori said. Huff summed it up in his review: “It’s not a little more perfect, it’s a little more perfect.”

The duo got 28 out of 40.

Martin Kove has not forgiven Pasodoble

“Cobra Kai” and “The Karate Kid” star Martin Kove, 74, was the oldest dancer in the contest and showed off the sparkle of his villainous John Cleese. This was before his Pasodoble began.

Cove began with a pre-dance lecture and preached, “Weaknesses don’t exist in the ballroom. He then danced a stationary Pasodoble, showing off some martial arts moves and letting his partner Brit Stewart run around the ground as the flames came out of the stage machine. Toniori called the tactic “not ready”. Goodman called it a “brave effort”, but still gave it a rare score of three and sent Cove to the bottom of the standings.

He scored 13 out of 40.

Amanda Kloots shed tears on the dance floor

Amanda Kloots, co-sponsor of The Talk, opened up about the death of her husband Nick Cordero in 2020 and made an emotional outing. “I miss him every day,” Croots, 39, said in tears in his intro video. On Monday evening, she started to beat smoky tango with her professional partner Alan Bersten. Throughout the reappearance, he was a former ‘talk’ co-sponsor and judged Inaba with tears.

“You shed tears in my eyes. I know what you’ve been through. Nick looks down on you, ”said Inaba, who composed to give quick advice. Said.

Croots won 28 out of 40.

Brian Austin Green dated his girlfriend

The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star wasn’t surprised when it became clear that his professional dance partner was his real girlfriend, Sharna Burgess.

Green and Burgess showed enough electricity for a few executives on the Bravo reality show to tinker with their cell phones. “If I messed up this I wouldn’t be surprised if Sharna left me,” Green, 48, said in her video. The duo opened the tango with a fiery kiss and danced a storm.

The couple won 24 out of 30.

“Dance with the Stars” returns on September 27 for the first withdrawal (ABC, 8 EDT / PDT).