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'Dancing With the Stars' season 32 finale: Watch former contestants reunite in opening number

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ByShafiq Najib
December 06, 2023, 2:20 AM

The "Dancing with the Stars" contestants reunited for the season 32 finale on Tuesday night.

The stars took to the ballroom to perform an energetic and joyous opening number dancing to "Young Hearts Run Free" by Candi Staton. "DWTS" hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro also participated in the routine, which was choreographed by Ray Leeper.

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The eliminated cast members who were featured in the performance included comedian Matt Walsh, "Zoey 101" actor and singer Jamie Lynn Spears, model Tyson Beckford, NFL running back Adrian Peterson, actor Mira Sorvino, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Mauricio Umansky, social media personality Lele Pons, "The Brady Bunch" actor Barry Williams and social media personality Harry Jowsey.

The end of the dance number also saw the finalists: Xochitl Gomez, Alyson Hannigan, Charity Lawson, Ariana Madix and Jason Mraz descending onto the stage via disco balls.

The opening act was celebrated with huge applause from the audience who were delighted by the big reunion.

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