'Dancing with the Stars' ' First-Ever Blind Contestant Wows Judges with Tear-Jerking Performance

Photo: Eric McCandless/ABC Danelle Umsteadis continuing to prove that anything is possible. The 46-year-old athlete, who has won three Paralympic bronze medals in alpine skiing, made herDancing with the Starsdebut on Monday’s season 27 premiere as the first-ever blind contestant that has competed on the dancing competition series. “As an alpine skier, I’m able to charge down the mountain at up to 70 miles per hour — without being able to see.

'Dancing with the Stars' ' Jenna Johnson Says She Credits Weight Loss to 'Brain Positivity'

Dancing with the Stars‘ Jenna Johnson is opening up about her physical and mental health.On Thursday, the 25-year-old professional dancer shared before-and-after photos of herself on Instagram. “Pictured are two girls. And I LOVE both of them,” she captioned the images.Johnson then went on to explain that the “difference” between the two photos was that “the girl on the left didn’t trust herself.”“[She] tried to cover herself up with a mask of makeup and that terrible flower crown,” Johnson continued.

'Dancing with the Stars' ' Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods Are Engaged — See Her Stunning Ring

Jordan Fisher‘s dance skills are going to be put to good use — this time at his wedding! TheDancing with the Stars: Juniorshost — who also wonseason 25 ofDWTS— popped the question last week to longtime loveEllie Woodsin their hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, PEOPLE confirms exclusively. Fisher, 25, and Woods, 20, first met when he was 13 years old, and “we were best friends growing up,” says the star. After theirrelationship turned romanticas adults, Fisher knew “pretty much two months into dating” that she was “the one.

'Dancing with the Stars' ' Karamo Brown Reacts to Fan Fury Over Show Casting Sean Spicer

Karamo Brownis weighing in on the backlash aroundSean Spicerjoining theDancing with the Starscast. Shortly after thenew cast for season 28was announced on Wednesday, fans expressed their anger on social media about ABC’s choice to bring Spicer, 47, onto the dancing competition series. But that wasn’t all fans were unhappy about. They also criticized Brown for not outwardly disapproving of the casting after he said he was excited to meetPresident Donald Trump‘s former press secretary and have “respectful conversations” with him.

'Dancing With the Stars' ' Nyle DiMarco Opens Up About Surviving Abuse and Becoming a Deaf Activist

Photo: Tiffany Saccente Nyle DiMarcois opening up for the first time about painful parts of his childhood. The first deaf winner ofAmerica’s Next Top ModelandDancing with the Starswas born in Queens, N.Y. He grew up with his mom Donna, dad Neal and two brothers, all of whom are also deaf. When DiMarco was a young child, he began to notice changes in his father, who, he says, was struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.