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Dancing With the Stars is heading to Oz. Season 34\u2019s \u201cWicked Night\u201d brings Broadway hits \u2014 and stars like Scott Hoying, Lauren Jauregui, and Jordan Chiles \u2014 to the ballroom floor.<\/strong><\/p>\n What happens when you mix a green-skinned witch with a glitter ball? This fall on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), we\u2019re about to find out. The show kicked off its 34th season in September and is saving a very special treat for fans: Wicked Night<\/strong>. For one week, every routine will be set to songs from the Broadway smash, just ahead of the upcoming film sequel. For a musical long cherished by queer audiences, this is more than just a theme\u2014it\u2019s a celebration.<\/p>\n The current lineup is wonderfully varied. You\u2019ll see Olympic champ Jordan Chiles, The Traitors winner Dylan Efron<\/a>, Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel, and Pentatonix\u2019s Scott Hoying, each matched with a professional partner. There\u2019s also \u201890s film icon Elaine Hendrix, NBA legend Baron Davis, actor-musician Corey Feldman, Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui<\/a>, and comedian Andy Richter. Reality-TV moms Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt bring some family-friendly drama, TikTok star Alix Earle adds Gen-Z flair, animal-lover Robert Irwin follows in his sister Bindi\u2019s footsteps, and wellness influencer Hilaria Baldwin rounds out the roster. Hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro are back to guide the chaos, while judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli are on hand with paddles.<\/p>\n Among the celebrities, two are proudly queer: Scott Hoying<\/strong> and Lauren Jauregui<\/strong>. Both say they\u2019re on the show not only to vie for the Mirrorball trophy, but to tell their stories and bring more LGBTQ+ visibility to prime time. That representation makes every samba and waltz feel extra meaningful.<\/p>\n DWTS rolls out a different theme each week, and this season has something for everyone:<\/p>\n Wicked isn\u2019t explicitly queer, but many fans read it that way. The story centers on the bond between Glinda and Elphaba; even when a love interest appears, the focus stays on their relationship. Themes of being an outsider, choosing your own path, and \u201cdefying gravity\u201d speak to LGBTQ+ experiences. The duet \u201cFor Good\u201d at the end often feels like a love song. That\u2019s why you hear Wicked numbers at drag shows and queer karaoke nights\u2014it\u2019s more than a Broadway hit; it\u2019s a cultural touchstone.<\/p>\n Both Scott and Lauren hope to channel that spirit. Scott, a three-time Grammy winner, brings his a cappella precision to the ballroom. Lauren, fresh off a Fifth Harmony reunion, brings her sultry vocals and outspoken activism. In previous seasons, contestants like JoJo Siwa and drag queen Shangela broke barriers by dancing with same-sex partners. This year, Scott and Lauren aim to continue that tradition by infusing their routines with stories of authenticity and self-expression.<\/p>\n Will someone do a foxtrot to \u201cDancing Through Life\u201d? Could a Viennese waltz capture the soaring power of \u201cDefying Gravity\u201d? And who will tackle \u201cPopular\u201d with enough camp to satisfy the gays and the Glindas? Expect emerald-green lighting, pointy hats and maybe even a broomstick lift. With Scott\u2019s musicality and Lauren\u2019s stage presence, the queer contestants are poised to shine. Veteran pros like Mark Ballas and newbie Jan Ravnik may also surprise us with Oz-inspired choreography.<\/p>\n DWTS is a glittery reality show, but its embrace of Wicked shows how mainstream TV can celebrate queer-coded stories. When you add openly queer competitors and an audience eager for inclusive narratives, \u201cWicked Night\u201d feels like more than a gimmick\u2014it\u2019s a moment. <\/p>\n So grab your broomstick (or just your remote) on Oct. 21 and watch the ballroom turn emerald. The season may crown one champion, but everyone wins when queer stories take center stage. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source inmagazine.ca \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dancing With the Stars is heading to Oz. Season 34\u2019s \u201cWicked Night\u201d brings Broadway hits \u2014 and stars like Scott Hoying, Lauren Jauregui, and Jordan Chiles \u2014 to the ballroom floor. What happens when you mix a green-skinned witch with a glitter ball? 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Dancing with the Stars Wicked Night: Full Song and Dance List<\/h3>\n
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Why Wicked Is a Queer Broadway Favorite<\/h3>\n
LGBTQ+ Stars on Dancing With the Stars 2025<\/h3>\n
What Fans Can Expect on DWTS Wicked Night<\/h3>\n
Wicked Night and Its Impact on Queer Pop Culture<\/h3>\n