Since 2005, we've been able to watch celebrities and dancers compete on the reality series Dancing With The Stars. The ABC show has had 28 seasons so far, and there have been some interesting pairings. It's always exciting to see who will be on each season of this unique dance competition show.
In every episode, a different pair is voted off, which brings an element of intrigue and surprise. Let's be real though, we're all watching for the super cool and amazing dancing that we get to see, especially when there's a star who we wouldn't quite expect (like The Bachelorette's Hannah Brown or Mario Lopez). We definitely hope it continues for many, many more seasons.
Keep reading to find out some interesting things that we found out about the making of Dancing With The Stars.
15 There's A Massive Amount Of Spray Tanner Being Used
Cheat Sheet says that 5 gallons of spray tan is used on Dancing With The Stars each season.
That definitely sounds like a massive amount... and it makes us wonder if that gets pretty messy? If we've ever thought that the contestants on the series looked super tan while dancing, now we know why. Zena Shteysel, the head makeup artist, said “We have what we call spray tan Sundays, where everyone comes in on Sunday to get tanned."
14 A Backup Famous Person Is Always On Set In Case Something Happens And A Contestant Has To Leave
Cheat Sheet says that a backup famous person is always on set. This is in case something happens and a contestant has to leave.
This is something that viewers probably never would have guessed since, of course, it would have been impossible for us to figure this out. It makes us wonder who has been waiting in the wings?
13 The Costumes Are Actually Sewn Onto The Dancers
Fame 10 says that the costumes are actually sewn onto the dancers. As the website explains, "Former DWTS pro and judge, Julianne Hough has said that the costumes fit so perfectly because the dancers are literally sewn into them before they go on stage!" They do look really tight, don't they?
12 Managers And Agents Ask If Their Clients Can Be On The Show And Often Get Rejected
According to Glamour, managers and agents will ask if their clients can be on the show, and they often get rejected.
Producer Deena Katz explained, "Mostly the ones that are pitched to me aren't the ones that end up [on the show], but it has nothing to do with them. It's bigger than just putting 12 people on the show." We wonder who has been given the cold shoulder?
11 The Dancers Aren't Allowed To Bring In An Outside Makeup Artist (And Kirstie Alley Wasn't Happy)
Glamour says that the dancers aren't allowed to bring in an outside makeup artist. This is surprising since we're sure that celebrities are attached to the people who they work with, especially for something like makeup.
The website also says that Kirstie Alley wasn't happy about hearing this particular rule.
10 The Show Wants Bill Clinton And Has Actually Asked Him Multiple Times
Cheat Sheet says that the show really wants Bill Clinton to be a contestant. Not only that but they have actually asked him multiple times if he would be a dancer.
This is probably pretty surprising for many people to hear, and it seems a bit tough to picture someone involved with politics on the show, although we know that Sean Spicer was on it in 2019.
9 The Dancers Are Told What To Say And Wendy Williams Wouldn't Do That
According to Cheat Sheet, the dancers are told what to say, and Wendy Williams wouldn't do that.
She was quoted saying, “I know this as a participant, OK. I’m reading, I’m like, ‘Wait, this is not how I’m feeling today, and I wouldn’t say that. I’m not going to say that,’ I would tell the camera, so instead I would say what I want to say.”
8 The Producers Decide When The Dancers Should Be At Their Best
Nicki Swift says that according to the season 19 winner Alfonso Ribeiro, the producers decide when the dancers should be at their best.
He said, "There's a lot of manipulating going on with the producers, about what weeks you're doing which dances, and are you doing your best dances early or are you saving them for later."
7 Kate Gosselin Bent The Voting Rules By Asking Friends To Vote For Her More Than Once
Kate Gosselin bent the voting rules on Dancing With The Stars by saying that friends should vote for her more than once. This definitely feels like something that we shouldn't know.
Mental Floss explains, "she allegedly sent out emails asking friends and family to forward her email to another 10 people, and asked that everyone vote for her 10 times."
6 Flaky Stars Who Could Potentially Bail On The Series Are A Big Worry For Producers
Flaky stars could potentially bail on the series after saying that they would appear in a season, and that's actually a big worry for the producers.
According to Fame 10, a producer said, "Leah Remini was supposed to do the show about three seasons before she did, so when she signed on eventually, you still had that fear because you’re afraid.”
5 Tony Dovolani Was Envious That Nene Leakes Was Told To Dance With Derek Hough
Nicki Swift says that Tony Dovolani was envious when Nene Leakes, who he was paired up with, was told to dance with Derek Hough.
That's definitely not something that we would have guessed, although it does make sense that there is some behind-the-scenes drama on a show like this one.
4 Fans Think Vanessa Lachey's Skirt Came Off On Purpose For Votes
Nicki Swift says that in one episode, Vanessa Lachey's skirt came off, and fans think that this was on purpose for the votes. This happened back in 2017 on the 25th season. We'll never know what really went down, of course, but that's an interesting theory to hear about, right?
3 People Weren't Happy That Julianne Hough Was A Judge When Her Brother Derek Competed
Nicki Swift says that people weren't happy when Julianne Hough, who fans also know as an actress, was a judge on the show when her brother Derek Hough competed. People said it was a conflict of interest.
It's easy to see why people would feel that way, and it's also easy to see that others might think that it's fine.
2 Sometimes The Cast Is Annoyed That Certain Contestants Have More Dancing Experience (Like Heather Morris)
We recognize Heather Morris from her time playing Brittany on Glee. We might recall that she was also on Dancing With The Stars, and according to Nicki Swift, sometimes the cast is annoyed that certain contestants have more dancing experience.
That's how they felt about Morris, who was Beyonce's backup dancer once. Not really fair, right?
1 Tom Bergeron And Others Working On DWTS Are Shocked It Does Well
Mental Floss says that Tom Bergeron and other hosts are shocked that the show does well. He was quoted saying, "The thing I will always take away from this experience is how unpredictable it was."
We're definitely happy that it has done so well, and we will gladly keep watching the amazing dancers.