'DWTS' Season 30: Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater's chemistry hailed as 'perfect pairing'

Although country star Jimmie Allen didn't score high points, he won fans over in a heartbeat!
UPDATED SEP 21, 2021
Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater on 'Dancing With The Stars' (ABC)
Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater on 'Dancing With The Stars' (ABC)

Season 30 of 'Dancing With The Stars' gives celebrities and pro dancers a chance to show the audience just what they've got. For celebrities, it's the perfect opportunity to display their wide range of talents that goes beyond their specific art. 

Country singer Jimmie Allen dancing the Tango to 'The Way I Are' by Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E. with his partner, Emma Slater. Slater was glad to have Allen as a partner, seeing that having a performer to dance with often means that they are comfortable on stage, And Allen was just that!

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Len Goodman was quick to point out that Allan had great potential when it came to dancing. Derek Hough hoped to see more consistency in general from the singer. 

Bruno Tonioli felt as though the singer was uneven in his performance but could get better and become good. Carrie Ann Inaba enjoyed the performance and echoed similar sentiments. The judges scored Allen 22 points. Despite his relatively low score, fans online took a quick liking to him and even though some fans were unfamiliar with his work, his personality seems to have won them over instantly. 

"Am I the only person who thought Jimmie Allen was like 18? This dude is on his THIRD kid!! #DWTS" tweeted a fan.  "I have no idea who @JimmieAllen is but he may just win me over #DWTS @DancingABC" said another. "Now I need to look up who Jimmie Allen is! He's such a cutie #DWTS" agreed another. 

"Lots of potential from @jimmieallen - he and @EmmaSlaterDance is a perfect pairing! #DWTS" tweeted a fan. "Yay @JimmieAllen is with @EmmaSlaterDance I will be voting for them the country music community has your back #DWTS @DancingABC" agreed another. 

"I love @JimmieAllen so much! I agree with Len that the tango doesn't suit his personality but I saw so much potential. I just don't think he's capable of being angry can't wait to watch his journey tho bc I think he's gonna be amazing! Plus he has @EmmaSlaterDance #DWTS" tweeted another. 



 



 



 



 



 



 


Watch 'Dancing With The Stars' on Monday at 8/7c on ABC. You can also stream the Episodes on abc.com and Hulu. 

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