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'Dancing With The Stars': Nelly and Daniella's sexy hip-hop salsa has fans calling it a 'power move'

Dressed in red hot outfits, the pair took to the floor and received a 16/30 from judges and fans said that if he continues dancing on his songs, he might win the show

Pro-dancer Daniella Karagach and hip hop star Nelly took to the 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 29 premiere stage in red hot outfits. Not only did they look attractive but they also managed to give a groovy salsa performance and Nelly being Nelly, added his own hip-hop spin to it. The judges scored them a 16/30, placing the pair in the bottom four on the leaderboard.

They are the fourth-lowest couple on the show, placing above 'Selling Sunset' castmate Chrishell Stause, NBA legend Charles Oakley and controversial cat-activist Carole Baskin. Even though judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough didn't show them a lot of love, the pair has found a lot of support pouring in for them on Twitter and there's a special mention for Nelly choosing to dance on his own hit 'Ride Wit Me' as well as sporting sneakers on the ballroom floor. 

"@Nelly_Mo omg Nelly aka 'YungSwivel' you were awesome!! I loved your ballroom dancing and you have a great partner too! You both were awesome! Go #YungSwivel #TeamDaNelly #DWTS," wrote a fan. 

"Nelly going on Dancing With The Stars and doing a dance to his own song is honestly iconic. That energy," wrote another. 

"I’m here for Nelly barely dancing. Just exist, that’s all we require from the greatness that is Nelly! #dwts #dwts2020."

"If Nelly keeps doing the salsa to his own songs he will win the people’s vote #DWTS ."

"I just want to see @Nelly_Mo dance to Hot in Here. Please. That's all I ask. #DWTS," wrote another fan. 

"Nelly's dance was very satisfying! That backflip put me over! #DWTS" wrote another fan.

"@Nelly_Mo pulling the ultimate power move, dancing to his own song on episode 1. #DWTS," read another comment. 

Speaking about the show overall, after all the performances, Justina Machado and Skai Jackson ended up on top of the leaderboard with 21 points each. Right below them is 'Bachelorette' Season 11 frontwoman Kaitlyn Bristowe with 20 points. It's a tie for the second position with 'Catfish' host Nev Schulman scoring 20 points as well. Then there's Monica Aldama with 19 points, placing below her is Backstreet Boy AJ McLean, actress Anne Heche, host Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe and Johnny Weir with 18 points each. Then comes former footballer Vernon Davis with 17 points and Nelly with 16 followed by Chrishell, Charles and Carole with 13, 12 and 11 points respectively. 

'Dancing With The Stars' airs Mondays at 8 pm on ABC.