They were the highest-scoring couple on season 27 of DWTS, the front runners to win the Mirrorball Trophy, but a shocking elimination left them empty-handed, and the judges and fans outraged!

Cheryl's former celebrity dance partner, Juan Pablo Di Pace, is on the pod to dish about his time on the show, including the secret rehearsals, the moment he almost wanted to quit, a fascinating breakdown of the stages of love to hate they both experienced every week and his honest thoughts about their early elimination!

Plus, Juan Pablo opens up about the journey to making his new feature film, "Duino," and why he is so proud of it, and he answers fan questions, including whether he's single or not!

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On today's Dancing With The Stars headlines episode Cheryl is joined by our entertainment guru Kristyn Burtt. There is so much breaking news today starting with  the arrest of Artem Chigvintsev. Allison Holker soft launches a new romance, Ariana Madix is criticized for her hosting skills at the LI reunion, 90210’s Donna and David make amends after years of not speaking to each other, as Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green reconcile, and Julianne Hough is opening up about her life even more on her press tour. These stories and more on todays headlines! 

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Dancing with the Stars has had their fair share of Olympians on the show, and they have delivered some juicy news this week. So with the Olympics coming to an end, Cheryl and Kristyn cover all the top headlines about our DWTS Olympians from Simone Biles and Mykayla Skinner, Suni Lee, to Shawn Johnson and the current Olympians rumored to be a part of season 33. Speculation of Season 33’s cast is in full force and today we talk about not only the Olympians but some of the hottest names being tossed around to show their moves on the dance floor. All we know is that the Swiftie's would love to see a season with Jason Kelce on it, how about you guys?

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She got her heart broken on national TV on The Bachelor, then bounced back by tearing up the dance floor on seasons 8 and 15 of DWTS, winning the all-stars competition!

Melissa Rycroft joins Cherly to talk about her time on the hardwood, including why she said no to The Bachelorette but yes to DWTS, her relationship with Tony Dovolani, and butting heads with Gilles Marini. 

Plus, Melissa answers fan and rapid-fire questions! 

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DWTS may be over. . . but not the headlines! 

Join Cheryl as she goes over the hot topics everyone is buzzing about. 

This week, Cheryl reacts to the headlines generated by her revealing and candid interview with Samantha Harris, Ariana Madix' next move, Val's retirement rumors, and celeb body transformations on DWTS! 

Plus, Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, was hospitalized for a cranial hematoma. Cheryl speaks with a neurologist to learn more about the condition and recovery. 

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The jewels, the fashion, the lies, and the spray tans . . . Samantha Harris experienced it all as a co-host of DWTS. 

Samantha joins Cheryl to talk about her time on the show, revealing the real reason she left her "dream job" for the first time ever (it wasn't her choice), why she was jealous of Tom Bergeron, and being asked by producers to "pudgy" up. 

Plus, Samantha talks about being a breast cancer survivor, the importance of knowing your body and recognizing any changes, and the steps she took to feel her healthiest ever! 

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It's finally here! The three-hour finale! 

For the first time ever, five finalists were left competing for the Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy . . . but where was the opening number? 

Cheryl weighs in on the show, the dances, who she thought wouldn't be in the finale, and the winner!! 

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Olympic Athlete Adam Rippon is on a winning streak. . . from winning the hearts of fans with his passion and flair on the ice rink to being crowned champ on Season 26 of "Dancing With The Stars" to most recently taking the top prize on "Stars on Mars." 

The champ joins Cheryl to talk about his time on the abbreviated season of DWTS, including his real thoughts on Tonya Harding, learning to work with a partner, and what he would have done differently on the show. 

Adam also discusses clashing with Lance Armstrong on the 'Mars' competition series and shares heartfelt retirement advice with Cheryl. 

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The end is near! The DWTS Semi-finals was a nail biter with a shocking twist! For the first time ever five couples are going to be in next week’s finale!Who will win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy?Cheryl weighs in on it all! Including thoughts on the elimination twist and why she feels it’s all going to come down to the freestyle dance next week. Plus, Cheryl rates each performance, who she thinks is the underdog and who she is so proud of!

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He was one of the most controversial contestants on DWTS at the time . . . trading in his swim trunks for dancing shoes on season 23 of the show. 

12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte joins his former partner, Cheryl, to discuss their time on the hardwood floor, coming on the heels of his scandal at the Rio Olympics. 

Ryan breaks down how he dealt with various emotions during that time, including handling depression, trying to find confidence again, and dealing with protesters who crashed his debut on live TV!

Plus, he opens up about how Michael Phelps helped bring him back from the brink. 

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The dancers were ready to "Shake It Off" on Taylor Swift night, and they did it with "Style!" 

Cheryl weighs in on each of the performances, revealing which ones left her "Enchanted," why she feels the show should bring in mentors, and the dance that looked "Gorgeous" and effortless but is so not easy! 

Plus, the comeback she was impressed by, the performance that gave her chills, and who she thinks should get the "Mirrorball" at this point!

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Leah Remini takes over Cheryl's podcast and turns the tables on her, asking hard-hitting questions like why Cheryl really left DWTS, whether she regrets revealing the name of her worst partner, and what performance made both of them cry on season 17. 

Plus, the duo reminisce about Len Goodman, what they feel is missing from the current version of the show, ruffling feathers, and not being afraid to take a leap of faith. 

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She made us laugh in the comedy series "The King of Queens," but her life behind the scenes was no laughing matter. 

Actress Leah Remini joins Cheryl to talk about how her time on Season 17 of DWTS saved her after just leaving Scientology. She went from losing a community to finding a new one, revealing that Cheryl and Tony were her first non-Scientology friends. 

Plus, she shares the unrealistic expectations she put on herself and what she would do differently now. 

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Dancing with the Stars: Season 3

Episode 3

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It is week 8 on Dancing With The Stars and the theme? Whitney Houston Night. The music of Whitney filled the dance floor as the presence of the one and only Billy Porter filled the room with his epic voice and spirit at the judges table.

The opening number blew Cheryl away as the pros returned and did she agree with the elimination this week? In the words of Billy it is all about storytelling, connection and intention and we know Cheryl is not holding back.

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She's a woman of many talents! Actor, producer, director, former president of the Screen Actors Guild, and DWTS contestant! 

Melissa Gilbert joins Cheryl to talk about her time on season 14 of DWTS, revealing how she ended up with Maks, why they clashed so much, and how being on the show brought up body image issues from the past. 

She also discusses her time on the beloved hit show, "Little House On The Prairie," celebrating its 50th Anniversary next year! Including the vital lesson Michael Landon taught her, dealing with the pressure in Hollywood to look a certain way and letting herself age gracefully. 

Plus, Melissa answers fan questions, takes on the rapid-fire test, and talks about her Modern Prairie app, which hopes to foster a community of women celebrating life and embracing aging. 

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In a previous podcast, Lacey Schwimmer opened up about being body-shamed during her time on DWTS and how comments about her weight attributed to Maks Chmerkovskiy and Louis Van Amstel in a TV Guide article broke her spirit.

Louis joins Cheryl to set the record straight. He reveals how a journalist twisted his words for a juicy headline, what was actually said to the reporter, why he never reached out to Lacey, and why he would never criticize anyone for their looks. 

The duo, who have known each other for over 20 years, have an honest conversation about the lack of body diversity in the world of dance, the tribute Cheryl didn't get an invite to, and what they wish the current judges would do more of. 

Plus, Louis reveals he wants to be the fourth judge on DWTS, details on his upcoming new podcast, and how his LeBlast Fitness is expanding! To learn more, you can visit lablastfitness.com. 

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Music Video Night on DWTS was “Straight Up” fun with guest judge Paula Abdul!

Cheryl is back with her performance reviews, personalized scores, who stood out, underwhelming dances, and what she thought of that elimination.

Plus, she explains why she feels the show should have confessionals.

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From BSB to DWTS! "Everybody" got the opportunity to see his killer dance moves on stage as a member of the best-selling boy band group of all time and as a contestant on season 29 of "Dancing with the Stars!" 

Cheryl's former dance partner, AJ McLean, is on the pod and is not holding back! He shares his conspiracy theory on their elimination, who he thinks will win this season, why he's back on DWTS (yes, you read that right), and who freaked out when they saw him! 

Plus, an update on how he and his wife are doing, when his solo record is coming out, the many other projects he is working on, and a special rapid-fire boy band edition!

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The former Bachelorette had almost given up on ever being on DWTS, but she got the call in 2020 and slayed taking home the Mirrorball Trophy with pro partner Artem Chigvintsev! 

Kaitlyn Bristowe joins Cheryl to talk all about her time on season 29, like why it took so long for her to get on the show, why she asked the producers not to pair her up with Gleb Savchenko, and why Alan Bersten is no longer talking to her. . . yes it has to do with the "d--k" headlines. She explains everything! 

Plus, who Kaitlyn thinks is going to win, what she wishes she would have done more on the show, and a special edition of rapid-fire questions all about the DWTS Tour! 

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It was 'Monster Night' on DWTS, and some of the dances were absolutely boo-tiful, and the costumes looked fab-boo-lous! 

Cheryl feels the wardrobe and makeup department should win an Emmy for this episode alone! On to the dances . . . find out which performance she found intriguing, which one had her swearing, who she thinks is the most underrated couple, and her thoughts on the elimination! 

Plus, she reveals why Peta contacted her recently, gives an honest opinion about the 'Dance Monster-Thon,' and discusses a big pet peeve having to do with the judge's scores! 

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She lit up the hardwood with her fiery moves on SYTYCD and DWTS

for six sizzling seasons . . . and now she joins Cheryl to serve up some hot tea! 

Lacey Schwimmer opens up about what it was like growing up at ballroom competitions, what made her hate dancing for a while, why she blocked out a lot of memories from SYTYCD, and dealing with being fat-shamed on DWTS while being size 6. 

Plus, Lacey reveals how she felt after being told she would not win on SYTYCD . . . in advance, wild shenanigans backstage on DWTS, and, of course, a round of rapid-fire questions! 

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It was 'Most Memorable Year' night on DWTS, and the show packed an emotional punch. 

Who else was ugly crying during the Len Goodman tribute? 

OG pro's returned for a very special and moving performance. Cheryl shares her thoughts and tears on the tribute. 

She also breaks down each dance, gives her own scores, admits who she has a soft spot for, and talks about that shocking elimination. 

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Got room for more tea? Because it's piping hot and overflowing! 

Tom Bergeron is back and not holding back. He gets into the firing . . . really gets into it! Cheryl gets the who, what, when, where, and why! Including what really ticked him off, the lies he was told, the betrayal, the BS reason given for his firing, and whether he would ever return if asked. 

Plus, Tom answers rapid-fire questions from the fans, including the most difficult celebrity, favorite co-host, and what he would have liked to change on the show! You really don't want to miss this episode! 

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Content Warning: The following episode contains discussions on eating disorders and domestic abuse.

She went from reporting the weather to taking Dancing with the Stars by storm!  

ABC's Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee opens up to Cheryl about her time on Season 22 of DWTS, including a frank discussion on how her eating disorder and pregnancy were factors in her dancing journey, being open about her struggles with depression and domestic abuse in the hope of helping others and the specific type of therapy that changed her life.

Plus, Ginger talks about her relationship with Val Chmerkovskiy and how dancing, while ticked off at one another, led to a great performance, the effect of 'dancing goggles,'  and rapid-fire Q&A!

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It was Disney week as the pairs went “Into The Unknown” dressed in their best Disney inspired costumes dancing to their favorite Disney songs. 
Once again Cheryl breaks down her thoughts on each of the dances while not completely agreeing with everything the judges have to say. The announcement of the return of some of DWTS OG pros coming to perform a special tribute to Len Goodman is also something that Cheryl gets vulnerable about in this weeks episode. It’s a mid week recap you don’t want to miss! 

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He was there at the very beginning . . . hosting DWTS for 15 years! 

Tom Bergeron, aka Cheryl's 'Dance Daddy' (but don't ever call him that), slides on in with some juicy behind-the-scenes tidbits like how he got the DWTS gig, the most shocking thing he ever witnessed on set, thoughts on some conspiracy theories, and what he thinks of Julianne and Alfonso hosting! 

Plus, the real reason he is not co-hosting this podcast with Cheryl and a special DWTS edition of Kiss, Marry, Kill! 

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Let’s Get It On! It’s week three and the competition is on as our pairs took to the dance floor for Motown Night!!! 

The opening number had everyone “Dancing In The Street” before the judges handed out their scores.  See who Cheryl agreed with, and who she felt got it wrong as she shares her thoughts and scores and continues to call it as she sees it!

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She was crowned the champion of DWTS in season 7 and then went on to co-host the show for eight seasons! 

Brooke Burke joins Cheryl for an honest chat about her time on the show, including why she and Derek Hough went to a life coach, how she felt when she learned they were dropping her as host, and if she would ever come back if asked. . .

Plus, she reveals the show helped her find faith in her body, leading to a journey of self-discovery. You can learn some of those lessons at the Brooke Burke Body & Soul Goddess Retreat November 1-4 in Carefree Arizona at the Savannah Resort and Spa. For info:  https://yogando.style/arizona-brooke-body-soul/

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It’s week two and things are heating up on and off the hardwood and Cheryl has all the sizzling highlights! 

It’s one of Cheryl’s favorite nights, Latin night! She gives the opening number a 10 out of 10 but disagrees with some of the judges scores . . . so she is handing out her own scores! 

Plus, Cheryl has advice for some of the pairs, including what not to do if you mess up, thoughts on the elimination, and she’s calling it! She’s predicting the winner right now! Will you agree or disagree? 

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He went from the thrills of Beverly Hills to the lure of the hardwood on season 30 of DWTS! 

Brian Austin Green joins Cheryl to spill about his time on the dance floor with partner and now fiancée Sharna Burgess. . . like the challenges of having your significant other become your teacher, their portrayal on the show, and the conspiracy theory behind their elimination! 

Plus, no tap dancing around this. . . a special 90210 edition of 'rapid fire' questions! 

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Can you feel and taste the excitement and spray tan in the air?!
It’s the premiere of Dancing With The Stars!
Season 32 kicked off with a new batch of celebrities and Cheryl is watching along with you!
She shares her first impressions on the dance pairings and their chemistry, the storylines, Julianne’s new role, and so much more!!

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Mirrorball Trophy winner Sharna Burgess joins Cheryl for a candid DWTS chat, but first, grab some napkins because a lot of tea is about to be spilled! 

Sharna made headlines for calling out the show's controversial casting of NFL star Adrian Peterson, saying she would have walked out if that was her dance partner. . . but Cheryl feels differently. The ladies go in on the topic, including advice for his dance partner, Britt Stewart. 

Plus, Sharna opens up about the two partners that made her uncomfortable, the one with whom she had the best chemistry (she doesn't name Brian), and her honest reaction to no longer being on the show. 

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He was dubbed the bad boy of the ballroom, but his moves were devilishly good! 

Maks Chmerkovskiy joins Cheryl to dish about his time on DWTS, like revealing who he had the best and worst chemistry with, his most challenging partner, his most talented, and the one who thought he was being 'so flirty' . . . but he was just trying to do his job!

Plus, Maks gives an update on what he's working on now, including a new line of premium vodka and whether he or Peta plans on returning to DWTS in the future!

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Let's get right into the controversy! 

She received the first perfect score of her season only to be eliminated that same night, leaving the ballroom and the judges in a state of shock. 

"Glee" alum Heather Morris joins Cheryl to dissect her time on season 24 of DWTS, including her shocking elimination, dealing with haters, her honest opinions about her two dance partners, and revealing whether she thinks dancing with Maks was the real reason she was voted off! 

Plus, the ladies get real about mental health struggles and the price of dealing with fame, and Cheryl opens up about her experiences being body-shamed by viewers and the media on a national stage.

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Entertainment Host Jeremy Parsons joins Cheryl once again for this week's DWTS focused headlines. The Olympics are in full force and the stories kept rolling in! These two have you covered when it comes to all things Simone Biles and the opening ceremony controversy that made Full House castmates Candace Cameron and Jodie Sweetin disagree, plus AJ McLean’s woes with his former boy band manager and Mya is talking about her journey being celibate. So buckle up for these stories and more!

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She was a contestant on the very first season of DWTS and the very first one to be eliminated! 

'Bachelorette' Trista Sutter joins Cheryl to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea about her time on the hardwood. . . and they go in hard! From the voting glitch that went unaddressed, the strain being on the show can put on relationships, real thoughts on her dance partner, and the drama-filled intro package she saw for the first time right as she was about to hit the dance floor and how that affected her! 

Plus, current contestants should listen up! Cheryl reveals the order of importance for those hoping to make it far on the show, and dancing is not at the top of the list! What could it be? You'll have to tune in! 

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Dancing with the Stars: Season 3
Episode 2 Part 2

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She went from looking for love on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to looking to score big on Season 32 of DWTS!

Charity Lawson gets emotional chatting with Cheryl about her time on the show and the social media bullying and threats she endured, thoughts on the judges' comments, her relationship with Artem, and why reality shows should consider having mental health experts on staff.

Plus, the celeb who was a 'ball of sunshine' on the show, conspiracy theories, and Charity answers fan questions!

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Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura joins Cheryl today for all DWTS inspired headlines as they start by breaking down the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing scandal that is changing procedures here in the US. Jennie Garth gets vulnerable about her relationship with Shannen Doherty while audio leaks of Billy Ray Cyrus fighting with his ex brings up more questions! These stories and more on today’s hot topics episode this week!

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Dancing with the Stars: Season 3
Episode 2 Part 1

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Cameron Mathison and Edyta Sliwinska were a hot pair, blazing up the hardwood on season 5 of Dancing with the Stars . . . but before joining the show, Cameron asked for his dance partner to be anybody but Edyta!!

The actor and host gets candid with Cheryl about his time on the competition show, including his thoughts on his dance partner, why he almost quit after the second week, his opinion on the scoring process, and how DWTS changed his life!

Plus, Cameron opens up about overcoming his health struggles and juggling a busy career that includes hosting a new game show, starring in upcoming Great American Family projects, and signing up for more General Hospital!

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Our friend Kristyn Burtt is back to talk about this week's hot topics in the DWTS universe. This episode is dedicated to Cheryl’s friend Jacoby Jones as we talk about his passing and that of Shannen Doherty and Richard Simmons. Kristyn and Cheryl chat about Amber Roses’s appearance at the RNC, Teresa Guidice’s appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark, Jana Kramer’s very personal wedding day, Jojo Siwa’s Rolling Stone “cringey” review, Dance Moms being back, the Simone Biles documentary, Maks & Peta’s new bundle of joy and so much more. It was a packed week of stories and the ladies have you covered on all of them. 

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Dancing with the Stars: Season 3

Episode 6

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Actor, comedian, and SNL alum Chris Kattan brought his famous "A Night at the Roxbury" dance moves to season 24 of DWTS, but a previous injury led to an early elimination.

Chris joins Cheryl to talk about the severe neck injury that restricted his dance movements, what he wishes he had done differently, thoughts on his dance partner Witney Carson, his feelings on being the first one eliminated, and the contestant who was so upset at his elimination that they offered to go in his place!

Plus, fun stories from his time on SNL, including the actors who really committed to the sketches, his new podcast, and rapid-fire Q&A!

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Some of our favorite housewives from DWTS are in the news so we brought in the big guns as Cheryl is joined once again by People’s Senior Editor and NY Times best selling author Dave Quinn. We jump right in on Teresa Giudice’s photoshopping and Lisa Rinna’s new look, AND, we are talking Simone Biles, Nicole Scherzinger, Harry Jowsey (yes again), the premiere date of DWTS’s new season and so many more hot topics out of our little universe this week. It’s a jam packed show not to miss!

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Dancing with the Stars: Season 3
The Premiere Episode

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Damian Whitewood went from a ten-year-old with a passion for dancing to becoming a global performer, gracing Broadway and enjoying a sizzling season on Dancing with the Stars! 

The professional dancer, choreographer, and Aussie hottie joins Cheryl to talk about partnering with Pamela Anderson on Season 10 of DWTS, including what she was really like behind the glitz, what she absolutely refused to do, why he only did one season, and conspiracy theories on their week seven elimination!

Plus, Damian talks about the not-so-friendly atmosphere behind the scenes, how the dancing world affected his relationship with Peta Murgatroyd, and a rapid-fire Q&A!

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