Here’s where it gets juicy. The producers finally listened to the internet and shook things up. This year, we have Megan Thee Stallion as a guest judge. Yes, that Megan. She’s not here to be nice—she’s here to tell you your tango needs more “hot girl energy.” I’m terrified and thrilled.
But the real curveball? Julianne Hough is back full-time. She took a few seasons off to, I don’t know, wrestle with her soul or something. Now she’s returned, and she’s sharp. She’s the judge who will call out a lift from three rows back. She’s Derek’s sister, but with more bite. (Side note: imagine the Hough siblings arguing in the break room. I’d pay for that reality show.)
And for the first time ever, a former contestant is a permanent judge: Charli D’Amelio. Yes, the TikTok queen who won season 31. She’s 21 now, and she’s got the subtlety of a ballet slipper and the directness of a wrecking ball. She’ll say, “Your frame was off,” and you’ll feel seen and roasted simultaneously.
Rap legend joining the judges panel on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ - mlive.com
