Tyra Banks Says Her Mom Encouraged Her to Join ‘Dancing With the Stars’: ‘I Sat on it For Months’

Cheryl Burke, who has competed on Dancing With the Stars for 23 seasons, couldn’t be happier with the way that Tyra Banks is adjusting to her role as host of season 29.“It’s really refreshing, I think, to see her just basically call herself out from certain things. When that happened with the missed results — whatever happened — she handled it pretty well,” the two-time DWTS champ, 36, told Us Weekly on Monday, October 19.

returns on Monday for the sixth week of season 29's heated competition — and a very special dance performance that fans have been waiting weeks to watch.After last week's surprising, emotional elimination, only 11 couples remain in the race for the coveted mirrorball trophy, and they will all be bringing their A-game to the ballroom as the battle heats up.However, perhaps the most anticipated performance of the evening is that of pro-turned-judge Derek Hough, who will be taking to the  dance

, and ET will be live blogging all of the night's biggest moments, including the strongest performances, best costumes and more! Ahead of Monday night's show, ABC unveiled a sneak peek look of the show opening, which features the celebrities and their pro partners getting their aerobics on while all decked out in full '80s gear.

Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson are ready to slay '80s Night on !The dance duo virtually invited ET to one of their rehearsals for the dance competition show, where they teased what fans can look forward to on Monday when they perform a Quickstep to «Take on Me» by a-ha.«You can expect lot of bright colors, neons, and lots of big hair, for sure,» Nev told ET's Lauren Zima.

Shaquille O’Neal grace the Dancing With the Stars ballroom, don’t hold your breath! The NBA legend has no intention of ever competing on the long-running ABC series.“I can’t do it, yeah. I wouldn’t do it now,” the 48-year-old told Us Weekly exclusively on Thursday, October 8, while promoting American Express’ Business Class LIVE: Summit for Success.

Skai Jackson is paying tribute to her friend and former co-star, Cameron Boyce, who died last July at the age of 20.

Skai Jackson is paying tribute to her friend and former co-star, Cameron Boyce, who died last July at the age of 20.Top 13 Night of kicked off Monday with a heartwarming performance from the Disney star and her pro partner, Alan Bersten.

returns on Monday for the fourth week of competition, and the stars are getting emotional for «Top 13 Night.»After the season's second elimination last week, the 13 celebs who are still standing — along with their pro partners — will be duking it out for the mirrorball trophy when they hit the stage and reflect on emotional, important and formative moments from their pasts.As Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli judge and score the performances — and new host Tyra Banks adds her own

Jesse Metcalfe is getting in some more dance practice!

Tyra Banks is loving her new job. The 46-year-old model appeared on Thursday's episode of and revealed that she has no regrets about accept the hosting gig on , which she took over from longtime hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.«I'm having a really, really good time on . It's bananas.

Tyra Banks' mom wanted to see her in the ballroom! The 46-year-old model appeared on Thursday's episode of and revealed that her mom, Carolyn London, encouraged her to accept the hosting gig on .«They called me and were like, 'Are you interested in this?' This was earlier this year. And I'm like, 'You're calling me and asking me this? I would never in a million years think that I'd be asked to host,'» she recalled.

first elimination last week, 14 celebs and their pro partners are still duking it out for the mirrorball trophy, and they will be hitting the stage to show off their moves in a series of Disney-themed dances.As Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli judge and score the performances — and new host Tyra Banks adds her own commentary to the competition -- ET will be following along throughout the two-hour episode to break down all the best dances, emotional moments and most shocking

Tyra Banks isn't letting negativity or minor mistakes get her down.

Vanessa Bryant is speaking out about a recent interview her mother gave on their relationship.

Kit Harington is opening up about his childhood and how he was brought up in a “gender fluid” environment.

Nev Schulman believes that he and his partner, Jenna Johnson, have a good shot at winning the mirrorball trophy on Dancing With the Stars this season.“Part of me feels like I have a chance, but I mean, there’s so many things that could happen,” Schulman, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, September 15. “Everyone on the show has such a different kind of arsenal of talents and charm and personality.

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Carole Baskin here!Ahead of Monday's premiere, my day started at the studio at 8 a.m., where Victor del Castillo and Anthony Wilson worked on my hair until 11:15 a.m. Then the cast did three rehearsals on the floor.