DWTS: Whitney Houston Night Delivers the First Perfect Score of the Season — and a Shirt-Ripping Salsa!

Barry WIlliams and Peta Murgatroyd on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Photo:ABC/ Disney+ ABC/ Disney+ It was a night filled with high energy and one spicy Salsa asDancing with the Starscelebrated the music of late legendary singerWhitney Houston! Tuesday’s episode immediately kicked off with guest judgeBilly Portertaking the stage to perform Houston’s hit song “How Will I Know?” beside the professional dancers. The stars and their celebrity partners were then introduced before co-hostsJulianne HoughandAlfonso Ribeiroentered the ballroom to also get in on the opening dance number.

DWTSHost Alfonso Ribeiro Says His Family Adopted 'Non-Toxic' Diet After His Son's Health Scare

Alfonso Ribeiro and family.Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty ImagesAlfonso Ribeiro’s family is strict about their diet.The family embarked on a new way of eating 8 years ago after “a health situation with one of my kids…my little dude,” theDancing with the Starshost toldTamron Hallon Monday’s episode of her talk show. “He had a health issue and we learned how to feed him," he said,Ribeiro, 52, didn’t share specifics of the health struggle, but said the entire family now eats “non-toxic” foods so their son can live “pain-free.

DWTSOGs Ready a 'Love Letter' to Len Goodman as They Remember the 'Glint' in Late Head Judge's Eye (Exclusive)

Len Goodman. Maks Chmerkovskiy,Kym Johnson-Herjavec,Tony DovolaniandKarina Smirnoffare returning to theDancing with the Starsballroom on Tuesday to honor late head judgeLen Goodman. The formerDWTSpros exclusively open up to PEOPLE about their memories of Goodman — whodied at age 78 in April 2023, four months afterannouncing his retirementfrom the ABC dance competition — and what fans can expect from the “touching”tribute performance, which also includes current pros and alumsAnna Trebunskaya,Edyta Śliwińska,Louis van AmstelandMark Ballas.

DWTSPro Lacey Schwimmer Says Maksim Chmerkovisky's Comments on Her Weight 'Broke Her Spirit'

Lacey Schwimmer (L), Maksim Chmerkovisky (R).Photo:getty (2) getty (2) Lacey Schwimmer is getting candid about her time on theDancing with the Starsballroom. Schwimmer, 35, appeared as a professional dancer on the competition seriesfor six seasons. Although her last time on the show was back inseason 13when she competed alongsideChaz Bono, she reflected on her experience duringthe latest episodeof theSex, Lies, and Spray Tanspodcast. “First, no one should ever, ever discredit somebody based off of their appearance.

DWTSPro Sharna Burgess Opens Up About Smoking Meth as a Teen, Overcoming Drug Abuse Through Dance

Sharna Burgess.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Sharna Burgessis getting candid about her past drug addiction. TheDancing with the Starspro, 38, opened up about her heavy drug use as a teen on Monday’s episode of her iHeartPodcastOld-ishwithfiancéBrian Austin GreenandRandy Spelling. She said started experimenting with drugs when she was 15, and that dance ultimately helped her find sobriety. Prefacing her story with the notion that “the universe gives you signs and cues to check in and see if you’re ready,” the Australia native shared her “moment of clarity” at age 17 when she realized she didn’t want to continue on her destructive path.