A 30-season run is no small feat, yet beloved competition show Dancing With the Stars makes it look easy. Since 2005, stars from around the entertainment industry have stepped onto the DWTS stage to show off their dance skills with the help of performance pros.
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With the new season just ramping up, fans of the show have taken to Reddit to reflect on their favorite star partners from seasons past. From winners to runners-up and all sorts of partners in between, Redditers didn't hold back in declaring which partners stole the show — and their hearts.
Juan Pablo Di Pace
Cheryl Burke's partner on the 27th season of DWTS was none other than Juan Pablo Di Pace. Though it's been a few years since the actor graced the DWTS stage, his performances regularly scored well, which has him still earning kudos from Redditers to this day.
Many Reddit users in one thread were in agreement that Juan Pablo was one of Cheryl's best partners, with one user exclaiming, "He's also my personal pick for best dancer that season and he's definitely up there as one of my favorite dancers ever." Another simply declared, "Juan Pablo for sure."
Mirai Nagasu
Mirai Nagasu was partnered with Alan Bersten on the athletes' edition of DWTS. During her run on the show, she impressed viewers with her technique and ability, which many attributed to her decorated figure skating career.
One Reddit user said, "Mirai was Alan's best [partner] IMO, [she] had more character while dancing and more precise movements." Another Redditer agreed, stating, "Alan’s best would have to be Mirai."
Milo Manheim
Though Milo Manheim didn't nab that coveted first-place spot on season 27, he's one DWTS runner-up who many fans believe deserves a second chance. While partnered with Witney Carson, Milo stunned fans with performances still celebrated today.
One user argued, "I felt that Witney was at her best as a pro (teaching, choreography, her own dancing) with Milo." Another agreed, saying, "I loved Milo too and he absolutely deserved to win out of the final 4."
Amber Riley
Former Glee alum Amber Riley is more than just a powerhouse vocalist. She's also a powerhouse dancer capable of bringing the house down with stellar performances, which is exactly what she accomplished as the winner of season 17 with pro Derek Hough.
One user said, "Amber Riley is Derek's best no question in my mind and no one can talk me out of it lol." Another agreed, stating, "Derek’s [best partner] would hands down have to be Amber. Not only did she have the technique, but she was a grade-A performer."
Charlie White
Season 18 saw Charlie White take the stage alongside pro Sharna Burgess. The Olympic ice dancer once again proved that on or off the ice, ice dancers are called thus for a reason, and that reason is their artistic dancing abilities.
One Reddit thread was in agreement that "Sharna's best [partner] was Charlie White," with one user in particular asserting, "Sharna and Charlie were amazing!" Another user said, "Charlie's rumba during the switch-up week was woefully underscored."
Monique Coleman
Following her High School Musical days, Monique Coleman proved she has serious dancing chops on one of the early seasons of DWTS. During season 3, she was partnered with Louis van Amstel and together the two wowed judges with air-tight routines.
A Reddit user chimed in on a thread already singing Monique's praises, stating, "I agree with you on Louis’ best partner being Monique. I think had they been on a later season, they would’ve made finals and maybe even won."
Nyle DiMarco
Nyle DiMarco's lucky number appears to be 22. In addition to winning the 22nd cycle of America's Next Top Model, he also won season 22 of DWTS alongside pro Peta Murgatroyd.
His high scores and great performances are but a few reasons why one Reddit user argued, "Nyle had some of the best dances even though Paige should have won that season." Another user summed up the opinion held by many fans, stating, "I LOVED Nyle when he was on."
Simone Biles
It came as no surprise to anyone when gymnastic GOAT Simone Biles proved herself to be a talented dance competitor on season 24. Partnered with pro Sasha Farber, the Olympic gold medalist earned even more 10s across the board with stand-out performances on the DWTS stage.
One Reddit user kicked off the "Simone Biles is amazing" conversation by pointing out, "She was very good and she had great dances all around." Many users agreed, with some simply chiming in with, "Simone for sure!"
Jordan Fisher
To some fans, Jordan Fisher may be most known for Grease Live! or To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. To DWTS fans, however, Fisher is beloved as the winner of season 25 alongside pro Lindsay Arnold. Together, the two continue to reign in fans' hearts as one of the best couples to have competed on DWTS.
One Reddit user pointed out, "He had seven perfect scores and he was probably the winner since night one." In another thread, users agreed that Lindsay's best partner was Fisher, with one user asserting, "I think he's the BEST celeb that's ever been on DWTS"
Normani
There's a reason former Fifth Harmony member and bona fide pop sensation Normani is considered one of pop music's newest triple threats. On season 24, Normani wowed the judges with her dancing skills, earning her third place alongside pro Val Chmerkovskiy.
One Reddit user declared Normani "was the best dancer on this show ever. She also had my favorite Disney night dance." Another user said Normani was Val's "best technical celeb," while yet another argued Normani "should have been in the finale based on skill alone."