Hannah Brown and James Van Der Beek Come Out on Top During DWTS Season 28 Premiere

Updated on Sep 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Dancing With the Stars season 28 is in full swing. On Monday night, reality stars and politicians alike shared the ballroom floor for the dancing competition's new season. After taking a year hiatus, the series had quite a few modifications, including a new voting system and a renovated set. Of course, it was all the performances during the night that really had people talking. While The Bachelorette's Hannah Brown wowed everyone with her impressive cha-cha, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's salsa to the Spice Girls left people cringing. Needless to say, it will certainly be an interesting season. See all the performances ahead!

Opening Number on Dancing With the Stars Season 28 Premiere

Hannah Brown's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Kate Flannery’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Kel Mitchell’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Lauren Alaina’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Karamo Brown’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Sailor Brinkley-Cook’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Mary Wilson's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Sean Spicer’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Ally Brooke’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Lamar Odom's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Ray Lewis’ Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

James Van Der Beek's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Celebrity

Fashion

Fitness

Beauty

Love

Family

Shop

Hannah Brown and James Van Der Beek Come Out on Top During DWTS Season 28 Premiere

Opening Number on Dancing With the Stars Season 28 Premiere

Hannah Brown's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Kate Flannery’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Kel Mitchell’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Lauren Alaina’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Karamo Brown’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Sailor Brinkley-Cook’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Mary Wilson's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Sean Spicer’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Ally Brooke’s Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Lamar Odom's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Ray Lewis’ Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

James Van Der Beek's Performance on Dancing with the Stars Premiere

Related

Fabrizio Copano Is Using Comedy to Address Political Wounds

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked Latine comedians and creators we admire how comedy has supported them in overcoming trauma and confronting life's most significant challenges.

Gina Brillon: The Loss of My Grandmother Pushed Me to Pursue Comedy

Gina Brillon is a Puerto Rican actress, stand-up comedian, writer, and mom born and raised in the Bronx.

Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked Latine comedians and creators we admire how comedy has supported them in overcoming trauma and confronting life's most significant challenges.

Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death

Ian Lara is a Dominican American stand-up comedian from Queens, NY, who found internet success after his appearance on "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring," which has garnered over 10 million views.

Willow Smith Used Meditation and Workouts to Fuel the Creativity on "Empathogen"

Willow Smith's "b i g f e e l i n g s" is the final song on her new album, "empathogen."

Nicki Nicole Says Rap Music Helped Her Get Out of Her Shell

It's a drizzly Thursday afternoon in New York City, and Nicki Nicole has spent most of her day answering back-to-back interview questions from journalists.

Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today

As the anniversary of Jennifer Lopez's sixth studio album "Love?" approaches, it's a fitting time to reflect on this album's significance within J Lo's career, its impact on fans, and its continued relevance in light of her recent endeavors.

Thalia's "A Mucha Honra" Album Is a Love Letter to Música Mexicana

Throughout her illustrious career, Thalia has proudly represented Mexican culture through her music, iconic looks, and unforgettable performances.

Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation

With a bassy voice and over a minimalist syncopated beat, Wilfredo "Willy" Aldarondo sings of lament.

Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms

A simple Google search of "the best rom-coms of all time" will take you down a nostalgic hole of '90s and early-'00s movies like "10 Things I Hate About You," "While You Were Sleeping," and "P.S.

Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books

I've always been obsessed with horror.

Selena Quintanilla Deserves to Be Celebrated This Year — Not Exploited

Fifty-three years ago today, the world was blessed with the birth of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who became an eternal icon in Latin pop culture and music.