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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nDancing with the Stars returned on Tuesday, Sept. 16, for its 34th season, introducing a new cast of celebrity contestants. The lineup includes Hilaria Baldwin, Danielle Fishel, Alix Earle, Andy Richter, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, Baron Davis, Dylan Efron, Corey Feldman, Scott Hoying, Robert Irwin, Lauren Jauregui, Jen Affleck, and Whitney Leavitt.Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough resumed their roles as co-hosts, while Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba returned to the judges\u2019 table. Inaba was absent from the premiere due to illness.During the episode, Alix Earle reflected on her recent experiences, noting her work in a film and a Super Bowl commercial. She said she was eager to showcase her competitive side on the dance floor.Earle was paired with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy<\/a>. She shared that she had been a fan of his prior to the show and described dance as her \u201csport growing up.\u201d In rehearsals, Val remarked that the process was \u201cvery overwhelming for her,\u201d but Earle expressed determination to learn the routine.Their performance was a Cha-Cha set to Britney Spears\u2019 \u201cCircus.\u201d Judge Bruno Tonioli praised Earle for \u201cdoing very, very well\u201d but encouraged her to focus on the \u201ccontinuity\u201d and \u201cconnection\u201d of the dance. Derek Hough described the performance as \u201csharp, clean, precise and powerful,\u201d adding that it was \u201cnot an easy routine\u201d for a debut.Following the performance, Earle said in the skybox that she was \u201ctrying to ignore the cameras\u201d and focus on being herself as she begins her journey on the show.<\/div>\n