Fans 'noticed' chemistry between the pros during their premiere night dance.

"You have to unlearn everything that you know," Ribeiro said the show's experienced cast.

“My glam squad (Afton Williams and Riawna Capri) have been with me for years, and we’re truly like family. Whether we’re on the road, on a shoot, on set for Dancing With the Stars, or getting ready for a red carpet like today, we work as a unit to bring our vision to life.”

At the 2026 Emmys, Dancing With the Stars co-host teased that she "might not be single" in an exclusive interview with Live From E!: "There's a lot to discuss off-camera."

"Dancing with the Stars" kicked off Season 35 on Sept. 15. See what happened in the 2026 premiere and who was eliminated on the first night.

DANCING with the Stars has suffered a major voting system crash and several big slip-ups during the show’s live season premiere. The ballroom dancing competition series kicked off Season 35