‘DWTS’ Season 29 — Photos

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Elissa Anderson

October 12, 2021 11:03PM EDT

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‘DWTS’ Season 29 — Photos

‘DWTS’ Season 29 — Photos — ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 29 premieres Sept. 14 on ABC. Tyra Banks is the new host, taking over for Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. The judges this season are Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Due to the current health crisis, Len Goodman is unable to be in the ballroom live, but he will be a part of the show in a different capacity. The celebrities of season 29 include Carole Baskin, Nelly, AJ McLean, Monica Aldama, Jesse Metcalfe, Anne Heche, Johnny Weir, Vernon Davis, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Justina Machado, Charles Oakley, Jeannie Mai, Skai Jackson, Chrishell Stause, and Nev Schulman. This season of ‘DWTS’ will be unlike anything we’ve seen before. There will be no live audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will also be strict health and safety protocols implemented to protect the cast and crew. See more photos of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 29 in our gallery.

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Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev Win Season 29

Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev Win Season 29 — Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev were crowned the season 29 champions. This marked Artem’s first win as a pro!

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Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev

Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev — Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev performed their ‘Toxic’ Argentine tango during the finale. They earned a perfect score.

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Johnny Weir & Britt Stewart In The Semi-Finals

Johnny Weir & Britt Stewart In The Semi-Finals — Despite high scores, Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart were eliminated during the semi-finals. Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten were also sent home.

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Tyra Banks On Icons Night

Tyra Banks On Icons Night — Tyra Banks honored Jennifer Lopez by wearing a look-alike version of J.Lo’s iconic Versace dress from the 2000 Grammys. Tyra slayed just like J.Lo!

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AJ McLean & Cheryl Burke On Icons Night

AJ McLean & Cheryl Burke On Icons Night — AJ McLean & Cheryl Burke were eliminated after a tough decision by the judges. They honored Freddie Mercury on Icons Night.

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Chrishell Stause & Gleb Savchenko

Chrishell Stause & Gleb Savchenko — Chrishell Stause and Gleb Savchenko were sent home in week 8. The judges chose to save Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten.

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Artem Chigvintsev & Kaitlyn Bristowe On Villains Night

Artem Chigvintsev & Kaitlyn Bristowe On Villains Night — Artem Chigvintsev & Kaitlyn Bristowe hit the ballroom with a paso doble inspired by Cruella de Vil. They earned a 24 out of 30.

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Monica Aldama & Val Chmerkovskiy On Villains Night

Monica Aldama & Val Chmerkovskiy On Villains Night — Monica Aldama and Val Chmerkovskiy went home on Villains. Two of the judges chose to save Jeannie Mai and Brandon Armstrong instead.

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Jesse Metcalfe & Sharna Burgess In Week 5

Jesse Metcalfe & Sharna Burgess In Week 5 — Jesse Metcalfe and Sharna Burgess were eliminated in week 5. The judges chose to save Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatroyd.

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Week 4 Eliminations

Week 4 Eliminations — During the week 4 eliminations, there was an error. Monica Aldama and Val Chmerkovskiy were initially announced as safe, but they were actually in the bottom two!

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Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev In Week 4

Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev In Week 4 — Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev dazzled with their Viennese waltz to ‘Beautiful Crazy’ by Luke Combs. They earned 25 out of 30.

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Chrishell Stause & Gleb Savchenko In Week 4

Chrishell Stause & Gleb Savchenko In Week 4 — Chrishell Stause & Gleb Savchenko sizzled with their foxtrot to ‘Adore You’ by Harry Styles. They earned a 22 out of 30.

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Justina Machado & Sasha Farber In Week 4

Justina Machado & Sasha Farber In Week 4 — Justina Machado and Sasha Farber wowed in the ballroom with their salsa to ‘Que Viva La Vida’ by Wisin. They earned a 24 out of 30.

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Tyra Banks On Disney Night

Tyra Banks On Disney Night — Tyra Banks wowed in another gorgeous look for ‘DWTS.’ She rocked this Minnie Mouse-inspired dress, complete with ears, for Disney Night!

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Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev On Disney Night

Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev On Disney Night — Kaitlyn Bristowe & Artem Chigvintsev stunned with their rumba on Disney Night. Their performance earned a 23 out of 30.

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Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten On Disney Night

Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten On Disney Night — Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten kicked off Disney Night with a fun jive. It was Skai’s first performance after her near fall.

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Jeannie Mai & Brandon Armstrong On Disney Night

Jeannie Mai & Brandon Armstrong On Disney Night — Jeannie Mai & Brandon Armstrong’s Viennese waltz on Disney Night was so special. They earned their first 8 of the season.

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Nelly & Daniella Karagach On Disney Night

Nelly & Daniella Karagach On Disney Night — Nelly and Daniella Karagach danced a foxtrot to a new song from ‘Soul.’ Nelly rocked his custom-made shoes!

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Carole Baskin & Pasha Pashkov

Carole Baskin & Pasha Pashkov — Carole Baskin & Pasha Pashkov danced the samba to a ‘Lion King’ classic. They were sent home on Disney Night.

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Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten In Week 2

Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten In Week 2 — Skai Jackson had a bit of a mishap in her second performance. However, she recovered like a pro.

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Justina Machado & Sasha Farber In Week 2

Justina Machado & Sasha Farber In Week 2 — Justina Machado & Sasha Farber maintained their spot at the top of the leaderboard in week two. They’re the couple to beat!

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Charles Oakley & Emma Slater

Charles Oakley & Emma Slater — Charles Oakley & Emma Slater were the first couple of the season to be eliminated. Carole Baskin was saved in the bottom two.

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Jesse Metcalfe & Sharna Burgess In Week 2

Jesse Metcalfe & Sharna Burgess In Week 2 — Jesse Metcalfe and Sharna Burgess brought the passion again in week two. They earned a 20 out of 30.

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Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten

Skai Jackson & Alan Bersten — Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten wowed with their tango on night one. They earned a 21 out of 30!

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Carole Baskin & Pasha Pashkov

Carole Baskin & Pasha Pashkov — Carole Baskin and Pasha Pashkov ended the night with a paso doble. Unfortunately, they only got 11 out of 30.

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Jesse Metcalfe & Sharna Burgess

Jesse Metcalfe & Sharna Burgess — Jesse Metcalfe and Sharna Burgess had one of the most passionate quicksteps. They earned 18 out of 30.

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Tyra Banks In Red Gown

Tyra Banks In Red Gown — Tyra Banks stunned in a red ball gown for the ‘DWTS’ season 29 premiere. The dress featured a massive skirt, thigh-high slit, and long train.

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Tyra Banks In Pink & Red Pantsuit

Tyra Banks In Pink & Red Pantsuit — Tyra Banks didn’t say in her lavish red gown for long. She changed into a pink and red pantsuit after the first commercial break.

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Tyra Banks Wows In Red Dres

Tyra Banks Wows In Red Dres — Tyra Banks’ red ball gown included a long train. Tyra made a grand entrance in this gorgeous number!

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Jesse Metcalfe

Jesse Metcalfe — Jesse Metcalfe is a ‘DWTS’ season 29 contestant. He’s best known for his role on ‘Desperate Housewives.’ He’s currently starring the Hallmark show ‘Chesapeake Shores.’

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Skai Jackson

Skai Jackson — Skai Jackson is a ‘DWTS’ season 29 contestant. She’s best known for her role on the Disney Channel series ‘Jessie.’

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Chrishell Stause

Chrishell Stause — Chrishell Stause is a ‘DWTS’ season 29 contestant. She’s one of the main stars of Netflix’s hit series ‘Selling Sunset.’

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Nev Schulman

Nev Schulman — Nev Schulman is a ‘DWTS’ season 29 contestant. He’s known for being the host of MTV’s ‘Catfish.’

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Monica Aldama

Monica Aldama — Monica Aldama is going from the cheer mat to the dance floor. The ‘Cheer’ star is a ‘DWTS’ season 29 contestant.

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AJ McLean

AJ McLean — AJ McLean is the latest Backstreet Boys member to join ‘DWTS.’ Nick Carter nearly won the show!

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Jeannie Mai

Jeannie Mai — Jeannie Mai is one of the co-hosts of ‘The Real.’ She’s also a sideline correspondent on ABC’s ‘Holey Moley!’

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Anne Heche

Anne Heche — Anne Heche is a TV and film star. She also notably dated Ellen DeGeneres.

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Justina Machado

Justina Machado — Justina Machado is the star of Pop TV’s ‘One Day At A Time.’ She’s also known for her roles in ‘Six Feet Under’ and ‘Jane the Virgin.’

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Kaitlyn Bristowe

Kaitlyn Bristowe — Kaitlyn Bristowe is finally on ‘DWTS!’ The former Bachelorette got her wish by becoming a cast member.

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Nelly

Nelly — Nelly is a rapper famously known for his song ‘Hot in Herre.’ He’s a 3-time Grammy winner!

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Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley — Charles Oakley is an NBA legend. He played for the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and and Houston Rockets.

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Johnny Weir

Johnny Weir — Johnny Weir is a two-time Olympic figure skater. He is the 2008 World bronze medalist.

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Vernon Davis

Vernon Davis — Vernon Davis played in the NFL from 2006 to 2019. He won the Super Bowl in 2015 with the Denver Broncos!

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Carole Baskin

Carole Baskin — Carole Baskin became a household name with the release of Netflix’s ‘Tiger King.’ She is the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit animal sanctuary.

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