Influencers Shine on DWTS: The Next Pro Stage

The recent episode of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro heavily featured social media influencers as 'superfans' tasked with teaching the final competitors. Initially met with skepticism, the episode proved engaging by offering insight into the influencers' personalities and motivations, making viewers root for them. These influencers, largely lacking professional dance backgrounds, faced a condensed two-day training schedule, unlike the typical two weeks afforded to main show celebrity partners.

This compressed timeline quickly revealed the teachers' strengths and weaknesses, impacting the competitors' confidence. Guest judge Witney Carson provided feedback, and the influencers openly discussed their experiences. Adele Zaikman's Tango with Anthony Riccardo was deemed the best performance, while Jeremy Urann's Quick Step was noted for its enjoyment and his partner Selena Hamilton's incorporation of his strengths. Nina Mayster was eliminated for time management issues during her Foxtrot, affecting her partner Jay Wyson.

The show's format successfully highlighted the influencers, raising hopes for their potential inclusion in the main Dancing with the Stars series. The upcoming Season 35 premiere is set for September 15, with The Next Pro's semi-finals and finals airing on ABC on Mondays leading up to the winner's coronation.