Several famous figure skaters will join a football player, a softball pitcher, a snowboarder, and an ex-NBA center for a special all-athletes edition ofDancing With the Stars. Since the addition ofAmerican Idolhas encroached onDWTS usual 10-to-11-week running time, the celebrity hoofers will only have four weeks to go after that mirror-ball trophy. Sadly, they wont have super pros like Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, or the brothers Chmerkovskiy to help them snag the prize....

First up: the infamous Tonya Harding, paired with the lucky Sasha Farber. Mirai Nagasu with Alan Bersten The photo doesnt give it away? Thats the figure skater who became the first American woman toland a triple axelat the Winter Olympics. Craig Sjodin/ABC Johnny Damon and Emma Slater He played outfield in the major leagues but hes retired. you’re able to put down that bat now, big guy! Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lindsay Arnold Grab those 8-inch heels, grrl!...

Dancingfam: We did it! Our prize for doing so? Alexis has looked sharper. Credit: ABC Bobby is here because hes a fan favorite and is living his best life out on that dance floor. This cha cha encapsulates that perfectly. His dream was to do the MC Hammer dance in Hammer pants and he achieved that. This time around, the routine feels more polished and somehow, more energized. Does Bobby do the cha cha content correctly?...

Slip into some cowboy boots and grab yer partner because its Country Night onDancing With the Stars! But every party has a pooper, and thats whyDWTSinvited a double elimination. Hold on to your cowboy hats its going to be a doozy. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC This understated team is tugging at my heartstrings. She and Keo channel those emotions into a classic, proper rumba. All of the rave reviews lead the couple to their first perfect score....

Theres lots to cover, including a legitimately surprising elimination, so lets dance. So its no surprise that Val is extra tough on Victoria in rehearsals. Unfortunately, Victoria is having a tough time showing her emotions and allowing herself to be vulnerable. Ah yes, the trouble being vulnerableDWTSjourney. We know it well. By the time V & V Music Factory hit the dance floor, that problem seems to be gone. The judges are happy to see Victoria improving, especially in the fluidity of her arm movements....

Dancing With the Starsis trying out something new with season 27s Trio Night. Why is this change happening? How does the change work out? Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Juan Pablo is feeling out-danced! Cheryl has to re-do some choreography because it is just. Like, enough to last the entire season. Not cool, America. But things are looking up! Tango is so focused on framing and dancing in hold, so its a tricky style for a trio....

), and, sadly one of our new couples gets eliminated. The interesting thing about this format is that were getting a look at Americas favorites from the get-go. For instance, do you know whos safe?Grocery Store Joe, thats who! Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Joining Joe and Jenna in safety are DeMarcus and Lindsay (they get the encore performance! Its a nice mix of high scorers and fan favorites. Could some big elimination upsets be in our future this season?...

This season, however, its all about breaking necks. Seriously, Tom keeps a running count of how many routines feature choreography that mimics breaking someones neck. Its four out of nine by the end of the evening, which is like, three too many. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC But not everything is a nightmare some things are a straight-up dream come true. Um, remember when just two weeks ago I wasaching for Allison Holkerto grace the dance floor again?...

Welcome to the ballroom, its been waiting for you. How fun is New York Night you guys? with a guest appearance from Tiler Peck, the principal dancer from the New York City Ballet. Credit: ABC There is TAP DANCING (more tapping on dance shows, just and thank you). We get a visit from The Mark Ballas, who is sorely missed on this show. Were all living the big city dream tonight....

Its hard to believe that were just one week away from announcing the season 27 champions. Tonight is no different! The entire evening is one big emotional roller coaster, so buckle up…and maybe pack some tissues. Credit: ABC Bobby dedicates his salsa to everyone who has gotten him this far on the show. But there are no tears when Bobby jumps out on the dance floor flocked by six gorgeous professional dancers....

You knew it was coming, people. No one wants this,DWTS. Why put off the inevitable? Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC It is time to dance and it is time to cry. Lets see what each of our celebrities choose as their Most Memorable Year. The year she won the Olympic gold. Joe Amabile and Jenna Johnson.Eric McCandless/ABC Present-day Mary Lou is very proud of that young girl from 1984. 1984 Mary Lou would probably be very proud of present-day Mary Lou, too!...

Hop on a cross-country flight because the ballroom is going from New York City to Las Vegas, baby. And the Blue Man Group! And more feathers to be found than you could ever possibly need. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC But were not here (only) for the feathers were here to dance. Lets see which gambles on the ballroom floor paid off. Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl BurkeFoxtrot, Why Dont You Do Right?...

It is, as they say,a production. There are a lot of moving parts, its fun, and it is very Disney. So yeah, its an emotional roller coaster onDancing With the Stars. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC What else is new? Alexis Ren and Alan BerstenFoxtrot, Just Around the Riverbend, fromPocahontasOh, friends. (Dont read a history book, Alexis, it will ruin your dreams.) Perhaps it will come in the form of her partner, the person who believes in her the most?...