Dancing with the Stars 32 Week 3 features “Motown Night” with guest judge Michael Strahan
Dancing with the Stars returns for Week 3 of its 32nd season with a celebration of classic Motown sounds. Twelve celebrity-pro pairs remain in the competition, and for this episode broadcast on TUESDAY, OCT. 10 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00–9:01 p.m. CDT), Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan will join the judges’ table as a guest judge. The episode will be simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and will be available the next day on Hulu.
The show opens with a high-energy production number set to Martha Reeves & The Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street,” choreographed by Jamal Sims, before each couple performs one of several ballroom and Latin styles. Expect a variety of routines this Motown Night, including Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Quickstep, Jive and Tango—each tailored to the spirit and tempo of a different Motown classic.
Voting will be live for viewers watching the simulcast in the EDT and CDT time zones. Online voting is open to fans across the U.S., its territories and Canada at dwtsvote.abc.com. Viewers in the U.S. with a participating wireless carrier can also cast votes via SMS/text (SMS/text voting is not available for viewers in Canada). Live viewer votes are combined with the judges’ scores after each performance to determine which couples may be at risk of elimination.
Dancing with the Stars 32 Motown Night Week 3 Dance Styles and Song Choices
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber — Foxtrot to “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. The Foxtrot’s smooth, flowing movements will match this uplifting Motown duet.
- Mira Sorvino and pro Gleb Savchenko — Rumba to “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. The slow, sensual Rumba fits the romantic tone of this classic ballad.
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy — Foxtrot to “My Guy” by Mary Wells. Expect elegant partnering and lyric-driven phrasing in this smooth standard.
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov — Quickstep to “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes. The upbeat Quickstep will lean into the song’s playful tempo and buoyant rhythm.
- Lele Pons and pro Brandon Armstrong — Cha Cha to “Super Freak” by Rick James. The Cha Cha’s syncopated Latin energy will highlight sharp footwork and attitude.
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev — Foxtrot to “My Girl” by The Temptations. This warm, melodic tune lends itself to classic ballroom lines and romantic storytelling.
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach — Jive to “Do You Love Me” by The Contours. The Jive’s fast, rhythmic style is ideal for a lively, crowd-pleasing routine.
- Tyson Beckford and pro Jenna Johnson — Foxtrot to “Master Blaster (Jammin’)” by Stevie Wonder. The Foxtrot will be given an upbeat Motown spin to match this funky groove.
- Adrian Peterson and pro Britt Stewart — Quickstep to “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5. Expect brisk pacing, buoyant footwork and joyful lifts to suit this energetic hit.
- Harry Jowsey and pro Rylee Arnold — Foxtrot to “Easy” by Commodores. The smooth Foxtrot will emphasize relaxed lines and musical sensitivity.
- Barry Williams and pro Peta Murgatroyd — Tango to “Get Ready” by The Temptations. The dramatic Tango offers sharp accents and intense chemistry to interpret this classic.
- Mauricio Umansky and pro Emma Slater — Foxtrot to “Working My Way Back to You” by The Spinners. This Foxtrot will combine storytelling with refined ballroom technique.
Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will guide the broadcast, while returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough join guest judge Michael Strahan to evaluate each performance. The judges score each routine based on technique, performance quality and musicality; those scores, together with the audience’s live votes, determine which couples are safe and which may face elimination.
Motown Night celebrates the rich catalog of hits from the Motown label, giving dancers and choreographers the opportunity to reinterpret beloved songs through ballroom and Latin movement. Viewers can expect inventive choreography, wardrobe nods to the era, and musical arrangements that respect the originals while serving today’s live television staging.
For fans planning to vote during the live simulcast: use the official voting site dwtsvote.abc.com or SMS/text if you are in the U.S. and your carrier participates. Keep an eye on local listings for exact airing times in your time zone, and remember the episode will be available to stream the next day on Hulu for viewers who miss the live broadcast.