These stars could dance all night. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re looking at the season 32 “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancers.
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00:00 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're looking at the Season 32 Dancing with the Stars professional
00:10 dancers and taking a trip down memory lane to when they first joined the show and their
00:15 journey to their most recent as of writing routine.
00:24 Number 14 Riley Arnold
00:27 Eighteen-year-old Riley Arnold is chausséing in her big sister's dance shoes as the newest
00:31 member of the Dancing with the Stars pro team.
00:33 "Showcase my talent and my choreography abilities and also I think it's going to be really fun
00:39 for people to see Lindsay Arnold's little sister on the show."
00:43 But this isn't her first venture into the dance competition.
00:46 In 2018, Riley danced with Black-ish star Miles Brown on the junior version, mentored
00:51 by her big sis, Lindsay.
00:57 In her main show debut, Riley partnered with Too Hot to Handle alum Harry Jowsey.
01:02 Their first cha-cha-cha might not have set the stage on fire, but hey, it was just the
01:06 beginning.
01:17 Week by week, this dynamic duo has shown solid improvement, and isn't that what dancing
01:21 with the stars is all about?
01:23 They share a sizzling chemistry that's got everyone buzzing about their off-screen connection
01:27 too.
01:36 Number 13 Coco Iwasaki
01:39 This dancer credits the Schmierkowski brothers for helping her fall in love with ballroom
01:42 dance, so it almost feels like a rite of passage to follow in their path.
01:47 She made her Dancing with the Stars debut in Season 31 alongside Jersey Shore's Vinnie
01:51 Guadagnino.
01:52 Their first dance was a salsa that was on the mild side, but still entertaining.
02:09 The duo sailed through to Week 8's 90's Night, where the judges chose to eliminate them.
02:14 In Season 32, she partnered with comedian and actor Matt Walsh, but unfortunately they
02:19 didn't get further than their debut cha-cha-cha.
02:21 Still, we saw enough to know Coco's a fierce dancer, so fingers crossed for next season.
02:37 Number 12 Daniela Karagosh
02:39 From clinching championships in the US and beyond, to making a dynamic debut on Dancing
02:44 with the Stars in Season 28, this dance sensation has dazzled stages worldwide.
02:50 Paired with acclaimed rapper Nelly in Season 29, they grew from a spicy salsa in Week 1
02:55 to a stellar third-place finish.
03:06 Season 30 marked her triumph, securing the Mirrorball Trophy with NBA player Iman Shumpert.
03:13 In Season 31, she joined forces with bodybuilder and actor Joseph Vajena, Arnold Schwarzenegger's
03:21 son, flexing their moves until their Week 5 exit.
03:25 Now in Season 32, she's dominating the dance floor with singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, consistently
03:31 scoring high on the leaderboard.
03:33 So who knows what lies in store for this duo?
03:41 Number 11 Pasha Pashkov
03:49 With his dance partner and now wife Daniela by his side, Pashkov has traveled the world,
03:54 amassing a shining collection of trophies.
03:56 But his Dancing with the Stars adventure kicked off in Season 28 with a cha-cha-cha with The
04:01 Office actress Kate Flannery, with whom he reached Week 8.
04:10 Season 29 saw speedy exits with Carole Baskin and Christine Chu by Week 3.
04:20 But at least they lasted longer than his Season 31 partner, Real Housewife Teresa Giudice.
04:26 Now in Season 32, Pashkov's luck seems to be turning with the sensational Ariana Madix
04:30 from Vanderpump Rules.
04:32 They've captivated fans, becoming favorites and ones to watch.
04:44 Number 10 Brandon Armstrong
04:47 Armstrong is another pro whose Dancing with the Stars journey began as part of the troupe.
04:52 In Season 27, he was first partnered with singer-songwriter Tinashe.
05:06 Despite consistently strong performances, they faced a shock elimination in Week 4.
05:16 His dance journey saw ups and downs, with singer Mary Wilson in Season 28 and Real Housewife
05:21 Kenya Moore in Season 30, while he reached Week 7 with Jordan Sparks in Season 31.
05:26 He and TV host Jeannie Mai had a compelling partnership and impressive moves, but sadly
05:31 she had to withdraw for health reasons.
05:34 In Season 32, he partnered with social media star Lele Pons.
05:38 They impressed week after week, but after a sizzling salsa in Week 7, the audience decided
05:43 they were no longer meant to be together, and they were eliminated.
05:56 Number 9 Brit Stewart
05:58 Stewart made her dazzling debut on Dancing with the Stars in Season 23 as a troupe member,
06:03 remaining in the role until Season 27.
06:06 But in Season 29, she was given her first partner, figure skater Johnny Weir, making
06:11 history as the first black female pro dancer.
06:21 Together they entertained audiences with many unforgettable routines, but their journey
06:24 came to a halt just before the finals.
06:27 The next season, she and actor Martin Cove sadly were the first to be booted off.
06:32 But she reached the semifinals once again in Season 31 with actor Daniel Durant.
06:42 Continuing her rollercoaster journey, in Season 32, she and NFL running back Adrian Peterson
06:47 became the fourth couple to be eliminated.
06:58 Number 8 Alan Burstyn
07:01 A troupe member since Season 20, Burstyn stepped into the spotlight, subbing for an
07:05 injured Mark Ballas in Season 22.
07:08 In Season 25, he and his first partner, Broadway's Debbie Gibson, saw an early exit.
07:26 And yet he glided to the finals with model Alexis Ren in Season 27, and again with The
07:31 Talk's Amanda Kloots in Season 30.
07:34 In Season 28, he triumphantly waltzed away with the Miraball trophy with The Bachelorette
07:38 star Hannah Brown.
07:48 But the following year, he and Disney Channel star Skai Jackson just missed out on a spot
07:53 in the finals.
07:54 In Season 32, he partnered with Jamie Lynn Spears, but they were the second couple eliminated,
07:59 marking his swiftest exit yet.
08:09 Number 7 Artem Chigvintsev
08:12 Before joining the US show, Chigvintsev spent several seasons on the UK version, winning
08:17 with his first partner actress Cara Toynton.
08:20 He joined the US cast in Season 18 as a troupe member and reached the quarterfinals with
08:25 actress Leah Thompson in Season 19.
08:35 In Season 25, he teamed up with WWE wrestler Nikki Bella.
08:39 They lasted until Week 7, but their chemistry has endured long beyond the show.
08:44 Season 29 marked another victory with Kaitlyn Bristowe, making him the first pro to win
08:49 both the UK and US contests.
09:00 Now in Season 32, he and The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson consistently leave audiences
09:05 wanting more with their magnetic routines.
09:13 Number 6 Jenna Johnson
09:16 Johnson, originally a troupe member, stepped into the pro spotlight in Season 23 with actor
09:21 Jake T. Austin, but they were the first couple eliminated.
09:25 However, in Season 26, she soared to victory with figure skater Adam Rippon.
09:39 Her dance journey continued with TV personalities Joe Amabile in Season 27 and Karamo Brown
09:45 in Season 28, achieving respectable 5th and 8th positions.
09:50 Jenna's magic touch led her to the finals twice more, first with Catfish host Nev Schulman
09:55 in Season 29, and then with Jojo Siwa in Season 30.
10:04 After a brief hiatus, she returned in Season 32, teaming up with model and actor Tyson
10:10 Beckford, but they became the third couple to leave the dance floor.
10:24 Number 5 Gleb Sefchenko
10:27 Like Artem, Gleb was on the UK's Strictly Come Dancing, but only for one season.
10:32 Before that, he also spent a season on the Australian edition of the show.
10:36 Stateside, he made his grand entrance in Season 16 alongside Real Housewives star Laysa Vanderpump,
10:42 although their dance journey was very brief.
10:51 He spent a finalist three times, first with actress and singer Jana Kramer in Season 23,
10:56 and then in Season 28 with country artist Lauren Alaina.
11:00 He also sashayed to the finals with drag queen Shangela in Season 31.
11:04 In Season 32, he spent five weeks sharing the dance floor with actress Mira Sorvino,
11:09 until they were ultimately bid farewell.
11:16 Number 4 Sasha Farber
11:19 Farber's Dancing with the Stars journey began down under before joining the U.S. cast as
11:23 a — you guessed it — troupe member.
11:25 His first partner was Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi in Season 17.
11:40 Despite decent scores and praise, their journey ended in Week 7.
11:45 Farber reached the finals and almost nabbed the Mirabelle trophy with Tonya Harding in
11:49 Season 26, Ally Brooke in Season 28, and Justina Machado in Season 29.
12:01 In Season 31, he and actress Selma Blair wowed audiences until, sadly, she had to withdraw
12:07 in Week 5.
12:08 Now in Season 32, Farber and his dance partner, actress Allison Hannigan, have been serving
12:13 up some legend — wait for it — dairy routines.
12:29 Number 3 Emma Slater
12:31 Before joining the show, Slater was a decorated ballroom and Latin dancer, appearing in multiple
12:36 musicals and even had a stint on the South African version of the show.
12:40 Eagle-eyed fans may have even spotted her singing and dancing in the 2008 Mamma Mia
12:44 movie adaptation.
12:46 Also starting as a troupe member, her first partner was Bill Engvall in Season 17.
12:50 Despite low scores, they reached the first night of the finals.
13:08 She later won the Mirabelle with NFL star Rashad Jennings in Season 24.
13:24 Slater's last final was in Season 25 with Property Brother Drew Scott.
13:29 Unfortunately, Season 32 hasn't been her year either, since she and Maurizio Umansky
13:33 were eliminated in Week 6.
13:44 Number 2 Valentin Shmierkovski
13:48 Val was already a familiar face to Dancing with the Stars fans before his official debut
13:52 in Season 13.
13:54 He appeared in multiple seasons starting from Season 2 as his brother Max's student.
14:10 His first partner was model and actress Elisabetta Canales, though they danced their last dance
14:14 in Week 2.
14:15 Val has had some of the series' most memorable partnerships, including finalist Zendaya in
14:20 Season 16, Season 20 winner Rumor Willis, and Season 23 champion Lori Hernandez.
14:38 He was also a finalist with Kelly Monaco in Season 15, Janelle Parish in Season 19, Ginger
14:44 Z in Season 22, and Normani in Season 24.
14:48 Did his Season 32 partner Xochitl Gomez join their ranks?
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15:15 Number 1 Peta Murgatroyd
15:17 Out of all the pro dancers in Season 32, Murgatroyd is the most experienced.
15:23 She started her journey in the troupe and in Season 13 became a partnered pro, first
15:28 dancing with NBA player then known as Metta World Peace, although their last dance didn't
15:32 last long.
15:33 The following year, she found victory's sweet taste with NFL player Donald Driver.
15:46 Murgatroyd has had some unforgettable partnerships.
15:48 James Maslow, anyone?
15:50 But in Season 22, she scored a second mirrorball with actor and model Nyle DiMarco.
16:06 Since then, the trophy has eluded her grasp.
16:09 In Season 32, the Brady Bunch actor Barry Williams has shifted the tides, bringing her
16:13 closer to the prize than she's been in a while.
16:22 Which dancing with the stars pro do you think had the biggest transformation?
16:25 Let us know in the comments.
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