"Dancing with the Stars" Week 2 did not disappoint, as the celebrity contestants battled it out on the dance floor with an Elvis-themed night. While the stars paid tribute to the "King of Rock and Roll," three couples tied for the top score with 32 out of 40 points – Charli D’Amelio with partner Mark Ballas, Gabby Windey with Val Chmerkovskiy and Wayne Brady with Witney Carson. Despite "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice saying "Arrivederci" to being on "Dancing with the Stars," she exclusively told Fox News Digital she is excited to spend time with her husband and family after being eliminated. On ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Week 2, Teresa Giudice was eliminated, and Selma Blair received support from Sarah Michelle Gellar. (Getty Images) "I just got married, and then I started doing ‘Dancing with the Stars’… I left my husband.
Selma Blair Hopes to Be 'An Inspiration' by Competing on 'Dancing With the Stars' With MS (Exclusive)
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Selma Blair will continue to defy the odds of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis this year as she heads into competition for season 31 mirrorball trophy. ABC announced her name among 15 other contestants via on Thursday.
She’ll be partnered with veteran pro Sasha Farber. Both Blair and Farber gushed with excitement following the official announcement, telling ET that Blair's mobility challenges will only add to their creativity on the dance floor.«Walking is much harder for me than when I can get into the groove of settling into dance and fluidity,» explains Blair, who first announced her MS diagnosis in 2018.MS is a nerve disorder that disrupts the connection between brain and body, and Blair tells ET that she now uses a cane when walking and struggles with drop foot in her ankles. Nevertheless, the dancing has already proved to be a smoother experience. «There is something when the nervous system and brain are calm,» Blair says, explaining that her symptoms tend to worsen when she’s nervous, and she’s used her rehearsals as a tool to learn how to relax while moving. «This is an amazing lesson to use my emotions and body together to unite a little more with the support of Sasha and music,» she says. «Amazing things can happen and I hope that I can be an inspiration.»Farber added that he came to rehearsal with a different set of goals this season: He started small, with daily check-ins on Blair's level of soreness and breathing exercises to begin each rehearsal.
«This isn't about a dance competition for me personally,» he says. «I want Selma to improve and to grow.»Blair has already started to notice the differences. «It was a thrill,» she says.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Is In Tears After Watching Selma Blair’s Incredible ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Performance
Sarah Michelle Gellar is one proud friend.
'Dancing With the Stars': Selma Blair Calls Sarah Michelle Gellar Her 'Biggest Supporter' (Exclusive)
Selma Blair has always had Sarah Michelle Gellarin her corner — and is no exception! Gellar was in the crowd on Monday night to cheer on her longtime pal, who absolutely stole the show on Elvis night with an impressive cartwheel-split maneuver in her Jive to «Jailhouse Rock.» «It feels too amazing, surreal,» Blair tells ET's Matt Cohen backstage after the taping, gushing over the support from Gellar and Amanda Kloots from the audience.
‘Dancing With the Stars’: Len Goodman Forced to Break a Tie Among Judges for Second Elimination
Emily Longeretta Week two of “Dancing With the Stars” was all about Elvis Presley. The 15 pairs each performed to a different song from the King of Rock and Roll on Monday night, with hopes of earning better scores than the premiere week. Some of the dancers were masked, as four crew members and pro dancer Danella Karagach tested positive for Covid-19 following the first episode.
Sarah Michelle Gellar makes surprise DWTS appearance - and she's left in tears
Sarah Michelle Gellar may not be a contestant on the latest season of Dancing with the Stars, but that doesn't mean she couldn't be there to support her close friend.MORE: DWTS pro Daniella Karagach tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of upcoming showThe actress appeared on the latest installment of the show to show her love and support for her friend and former co-star Selma Blair.VIDEO: Dancing with the Stars season 31 castAfter a strong premiere episode that saw her dance the Viennese Waltz and leave everyone in tears, Selma returned for another strong week.The Cruel Intentions star and author appeared on Elvis Night to dance the Jive with her partner Sasha Farber to the classic Jailhouse Rock.MORE: Selma Blair's MS explained – and how it will affect her on DWTSThe judges once again gave them strong reviews, praising Selma for pushing through her health struggles and even pulling out a surprise cartwheel and split.However, it was her friend Sarah who definitely had the strongest reaction, and while all we got was an audience shot, it was clear to see the moment was special to her.A post shared by Dancing With The Stars #DWTS (@dancingwiththestars)Sarah came out in support of Selma's week two performanceThe camera panned over to her left in tears as her friend pushed through her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, even supporting Selma's 11-year-old son Arthur, who attended both shows to cheer his mom on.The previous week, judge Carrie Ann Inaba - who battles several autoimmune diseases - could relate to Selma and her incredible strength only too well and was also left in an emotional state.MORE: Divisive Dancing with the Stars season 31 makes emotional first eliminationMORE: Exclusive: Amanda Kloots shares who she's rooting
Selma Blair’s Inner Circle Through the Years: Stars Who’ve Been in Her Corner Amid Her MS Battle
Surrounded by support. As Selma Blair navigates her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, the actress has a close group of pals in her corner.
Selma Blair's joy at dancing without a cane
Selma Blair felt she was part of a "fairy tale" when she danced without a cane on 'Dancing With the Stars'. The 50-year-old actress - who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2016 - admitted it was an "amazing" experience to perform her emotional Viennese waltz routine to David Cook's 'Time of My Life' with only her partner Sasha Farber for support. She told 'Extra': “It felt amazing.
Selma Blair's suprise act brings audience to tears
Dancing With The Stars. Watch Below: Selma Blair Multiple Sclerosis Month 2022In the debut episode of the season, Selma alongside dance partner Sasha Farber earned 28 points from their amazing Viennese waltz to David Cook’s Time of my Life - and brought many people to tears in the process. Selma, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 brought judge Carrie Ann and fellow contestant Jordin Sparks to tears with her performance. The Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions actress herself was also brought to tears as she received her score, telling the judges, “I’m so grateful, I’m so grateful.” Selma joined a number of big names for season 30 of the celebrity dance competition, including TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and Drag Race star Shangela. Selma and dance partner, Sasha.Selma Blair has been open about her diagnosis over the past five years, sharing on Instagram her daily battles with the disease. During the Emmy’s earlier this month, she earned a standing ovation as she announced the winners of outstanding drama series. “I am so, so honoured.
Emma Slater Got Emotional Watching Selma Blair and Ex Sasha Farber’s ‘DWTS’ Debut: Tears ‘Streaming’ Down My Face
Not a dry eye in the house. Emma Slater broke down in tears watching her estranged husband Sasha Farber‘s first Dancing With the Stars performance with partner Selma Blair.
Selma Blair on Ditching Her Cane in 'Dancing With the Stars' Debut: 'I Am a Vulnerable Person Now' (Exclusive)
Selma Blair stole the spotlight on Monday night's season premiere, dancing the Viennese waltz with Sasha Farber and, poignantly, handing off her cane amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). By the end of her heartfelt performance, Blair had audiences both in-studio and at home in tears. «It means everything,» she tells ET's Matt Cohen of the moment she ditched her cane to lean on Farber, instead.
Val Chmerkovskiy Gushes Over Pregnant Wife Jenna Johnson's 'Dancing With the Stars' Support (Exclusive)
Val Chmerkovskiy and his partner, Gabby Windey, got lots of love during the season premiere. The 36-year-old longtime dance pro and the 31-year-old alum were cheered on by Val's pregnant wife, Jenna Johnson, and Gabby's co-star, Rachel Recchia, in the audience. «That’s the game changer, you know, when you get married that becomes a part of your life, and having Jenna by my side --and Jenna loves Gabby the way she loves Gabby,» Val tells ET's Matt Cohen after their performance. «We love each other, me and Jenna,» Gabby agrees.
‘DWTS’ Season 31 Premiere Brings Cool Moves, Emotional Moments And The First Elimination
The premiere of “Dancing with the Stars” had all the heart and drama fans have come to expect.
Selma Blair on Ditching Her Cane in 'DWTS' Debut: 'I Am a Vulnerable Person Now' (Exclusive)
Selma Blair stole the spotlight on Monday night's premiere, dancing the Viennese waltz with Sasha Farber and, poignantly, handing off her cane amid her ongoing battle with MS. By the end of her heartfelt performance, Blair had audiences both in-studio and at home in tears. «It means everything,» she told ET's Matt Cohen of the moment she ditched her cane to lean on Farber, instead.
Selma Blair Has Everyone In Tears After Emotional ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Performance
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Selma Blair took to the “Dancing With The Stars” stage on Monday’s season 31 premiere.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere: Selma Blair Brings Everyone to Tears and the First Pair Is Eliminated
Emily Longeretta The star-studded 31st season of “Dancing With the Stars” has arrived. For the first time, the show moved from ABC to Disney+, which meant two hours of live entertainment — and no commercial breaks. The broadcast two-hour telecast equals about 86 minutes, so the producers were tasked with finding a way to fill 34 more minutes.
Emma Slater Hangs Out With Sasha Farber and His ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Partner Selma Blair After Split
On good terms. Dancing With the Stars pros Emma Slater and Sasha Farber were spotted together for the first time since it was confirmed they called it quits.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Reacts To Selma Blair On ‘Dancing With The Stars’, Makes Rare Appearance With Daughter
Mother-daughter date night! Sarah Michelle Gellar made a rare appearance with her and Freddie Prinze Jr.’s 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte Prinze, at a special screening of her new Netflix teen drama, “Do Revenge”, on Wednesday night.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Reacts to Selma Blair on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Makes Rare Appearance With Daughter
Sarah Michelle Gellar made a rare appearance with her and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s 12-year-old daughter, Charlotte Prinze, at a special screening of her new Netflix teen drama,, on Wednesday night. Gellar, 45, who is known for hit teen dramas like and, is now starring in a new Netflix film alongside Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes. In the movie, high schoolers Drea (Mendes) and Eleanor (Hawke) agree to go after one another's bullies.«I think I felt the nostalgia, but I think I also felt the excitement of sort of the reincarnation of these kinds of movies because you never grow out of these,» she told ET's Cassie DiLaura of the genre, calling the movie «the ultimate fun ride.» Gellar plays the headmaster of a school, saying director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson «really let me run with it, and we created it from scratch.»She added, «It was just delicious, I think was the only word.» Gellar brought Charlotte as her date to the screening, posing with her during the reception at the Hollywood Roosevelt.