Dancing With the Stars season 33 is officially in full-swing, and boy did it kick off with a bang!
The premiere episode of the ABC reality show competition aired on September 23, and fans immediately tuned in to so see some well-loved celebrities dance for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy. One such person that had everyone in total shock? It was none other than The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei.
He had audiences at home and in the ballroom shocked when he came out to perform a Cha Cha with his dance partner Jenna Johnson. As the two danced a country-themed routine to Tyler Hubbard's "Dancin' in the Country," folks couldn't take their eyes away from his impressive footwork and ability to perform incredible jumps over Jenna's head. What's more, the Dancing With the Stars social team was equally floored by what the two were able to accomplish in week one.
"Joey and Jenna swept us off both feet with their Premiere Cha Cha! ✨🤠," the caption read in a post uploaded on Instagram.
So, were fans moved by Joey's first performance? They sure were — and even predicted some major hopes for his fate on the show in the comments.
"He just radiates infectious energy, I can't help but smile!! He might be our next dwts winner 👀👀," one person wrote on Instagram. "ARE [YOU] KIDDING ME!!! JOEY IS TAKING IT TO THE FINALS LETS GOOO," another screamed. "He was SO GOOD THO? I wasn't expecting all that, it was insane!!!! ❤️🔥," a different viewer added.
Well, looks like Joey has some major hype to live up to! And he seems ready to put in the work to make his followers' dreams come true, based on what he wrote ahead of the season premiere on Instagram.
"Today is the day!!!!" he wrote alongside a series of rehearsal photos. "To say I’m excited is an understatement. I’ve been hit with a ton of emotions today, but I know that @jennajohnson and I have put in the work to be able to have some fun tonight. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and I’m so excited to show you all some Cha Cha tonight!"
We'll be eagerly waiting to see what Joey and Jenna have up their sleeves next!
