Dancing With the Stars: Hair Metal Night (ABC, Tuesday, October 8, 2024)

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On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Is all about ‘Hair Metal Night.’The episode will be simulcast live across both ABC and Disney+ at 8:00 PM, with the next day’s streaming available on Hulu. This high-energy, rock-filled night will see the 11 remaining couples taking on iconic rock anthems.

The episode opens with a dynamic group performance to “Rock And Roll All Nite” by KISS, featuring Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra and choreography by Pasha Pashkov. The competition then heats up with a range of dance styles: Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Jive, Foxtrot, and Tango. Each couple will bring their unique flair and interpretation to these classic rock songs.

Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola and Witney Carson will perform a passionate Paso Doble to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer.” “The Bachelor” alum Joey Graziadei, paired with Jenna Johnson, will heat up the dance floor with a fiery Tango to “Rock You Like A Hurricane” by Scorpions. NBA Champion Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach will bring their athletic prowess to the Paso Doble, dancing to “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith.

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TV star Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong will showcase their playful side with a Jive to Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Olympian rugby player Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten will also take on the Jive, performing to “Cum On Feel the Noize” by Quiet Riot. Model and cover girl Brooks Nader, partnered with Gleb Savchenko, will bring their sassy Cha Cha to “Nothin’ But A Good Time” by Poison.

Olympian gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold will present a graceful Foxtrot to “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake. Reality star Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy will bring intensity to the Paso Doble with “You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi. Movie star Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart will perform a dramatic Paso Doble to “Cherry Pie” by Warrant.

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The Bachelorette’ Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber will take on the challenge of the Paso Doble, dancing to “The Final Countdown” by Europe. Sitcom and movie actor Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater will bring their unique charm to a Cha Cha set to “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister.

Judge Derek Hough will once again share his expertise during a master class focused on lifts and tricks, providing valuable insights to the competing couples.

Dancing With the Stars: Hair Metal Night airs Tuesday, October 8, 2024, simulcasting live on ABC and Disney+ in local time zones. The episode will also stream the next day on Hulu.

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