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Tatyana Ali Honors James Avery on DWTS
20 Oct
Summary
- Ali dedicates her Viennese waltz to late 'Fresh Prince' co-star James Avery.
- Alfonso Ribeiro's co-hosting role influenced her DWTS participation.
- She cherishes fan connections as a wonderful show surprise.
Tatyana Ali, known for her role on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," is participating in the current season of "Dancing With the Stars." She will perform a Viennese waltz dedicated to the late James Avery, who played her beloved onscreen father, Philip Banks.
Ali explained that Avery was the "heart of the show" and a significant mentor. Her decision to join "Dancing With the Stars" was influenced by her "Fresh Prince" co-star Alfonso Ribeiro, who now co-hosts the competition. Ali mentioned that Ribeiro had encouraged her to join the show for years.
The actress also highlighted the unexpected joy she has found in connecting with the show's audience. She described the "real relationship" with viewers as the "biggest, most wonderful surprise" of her DWTS experience, noting that fan support means everything to her during the demanding competition.
