We were wondering about the Dancing with the Stars season 21 judges, so we decided to do a little digging. After all, they are the people who decide the fates of our favorite star dancers! Did you know that Dancing with the Stars had just three judges until Julianne Hough was added as a 4th judge in Season 19? When Len Goodman left the show after Season 20, the panel was back down to three judges. Here are the Dancing with the Stars Season 21 judges.
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Dancing with the Stars Season 21 Judges
Carrie Ann Inaba– Carrie Ann was born on January 5, 1968, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has been a judge on the show since 2005. Carrie Ann is a choreographer, TV dance competition judge, singer, game show host, and actress. She is a graduate of the University of Los Angeles with a BA in World Arts and Cultures. She was a choreographer for shows like American Idol, All American Girl, America Juniors, The Swan and Miss America Pageant.
Bruno Tonioli– Bruno was born on November 25, 1955, in Italy. He has been a judge on the show since 2005. Bruno is a television personality, dancer, and choreographer. He has worked with several music artists on choreography such as Duran Duran, Sting, The Rolling Stones, Boy George, Tina Turner, Elton John and Freddie Mercury. He is also a judge on the British television dance competition show, Strictly Come Dancing. Bruno is fluent in 5 languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. In 2012, he released his autobiography titled Bruno Tonioli: My Story.
Julianne Hough– Julianne was born on July 20, 1988 in Orem, Utah. She has been a judge on DWTS since Season 19. She is a dancer, actress, singer and songwriter. She has won DWTS as a pro dancer twice: Season 4 with Apolo Anton Ohno and Season 5 with Helio Castroneves. In Seasons 4-8, Julianne was a DWTS pro dancer/trainer and choreographer. She was also a guest judge and guest dancer during Season 13, 14, 17 and 18. She has appeared in the 2011 movie Footloose as Ariel, in the 2012 movie Rock of Ages as Sherrie and in the 2013 movie Safe Haven as Katie/Erin.
Since this is just a reality show, anyone can b a judge. Julianne would be the only one qualified to be a judge in the real dancing world. She is the only one w/the technical background, which CAnn or Bruno does not have. Len also has a technical background. Between those three, Julianne is the only one that has won an Emmy.
The most important thing that the public can do is vote & not worry about the judges scores.
I think I might start watching this next season. Better late than never, right?
I have never actually watched DWTS but Bruno might be a good judge.
Bruno is so funny….he makes me smile everytime he speaks..so animated
I love watching dance shows. To bad hubby controls the tv.
Glad to be updated with the latest judges! I haven’t seen this show in so long and I don’t really follow the season, I just watch it when I catch it on tv.
They all seem to have a pretty good chemistry between them. I do kinda miss cranky Len though.
I thought it was announced that Len was coming back for the next season. He’s my favorite judge and I was thrilled by that announcement. I like Julianne but I miss her as a pro
I didn’t watch this but my sister was love to watch dance show.
Well thanks for this update. I only watch the show on and off but nice to know. 🙂
do not get to watch this show a whole lot but when I do the talent is awesome and the judges are as well
I thought they said that Len was coming back. Either way I enjoy the show no matter who is judging.
My hubby and I really love watching dance show. I really love dancing.
I love that show I’m sad it’s over but next year I can’t wait till i’s on again.
Wow! this is such a great dance show, I’m always watching this. 🙂
I’ve never really watched this show but I know my mom really enjoys it!