
DWTS: The Next Pro Debuts with Early Favorites and First Eliminations
Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro premiered with 12 contestants (six men and six women) competing in jive and samba rounds under Derek Hough’s mentorship, signaling a So You Think You Can Dance–style shift. Early frontrunners named are Adele and Selena, while Briar Nolet and Jake Monreal were eliminated in the premiere. Next week, Brandon Armstrong will help contestants tell personal stories through dance, with Natalie and Tristen surviving the Bottom Four for now.











