'DWTS' Season 30: Bruno Tonioli says Kenya Moore embodied 'Venus energy from a kiss'

'RHOA' star Kenya Moore's performance had both, fans and the judges gushing over her
UPDATED SEP 21, 2021
Kenya Moore and Brandon Armstrong, as seen on 'Dancing With The Stars' (ABC)
Kenya Moore and Brandon Armstrong, as seen on 'Dancing With The Stars' (ABC)

Season 30 of 'Dancing With The Stars' has finally kicked off and one thing is for sure, these celebrities are putting their best foot forward. Among the cast for this season is 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kenya Moore. As she mentioned before her performance, she turned 50 this year and has one thing on her agenda -- to live her best life! 

Moore performed the Foxtrot to 'Kiss Me More' by Doja Cat ft. SZA, along with her pro-dancer partner, Brandon Armstrong. Continue reading to know what the judges and the fans had to say about her performance

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Len Goodman pointed out that Moore's performance had fluidity, charm and sophistication to it. Derek Hough mentioned that her left arm tended to slack off, but he also stated that she had potential as a dancer. Bruno Tonioli described Moore as embodying 'Venus energy from a kiss', while Carrie Ann Inaba noted that she looked like a queen with her refined moves and relaxed body. With mostly positive feedback, Moore's clocked in a decent 26 points. 

But, for 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' fans, they couldn't have been more thrilled with Moore and were quick to voice their support. "Kenya really ate that stage om the dancing floor & I'm glad that she's on top5 that shows that she's capable of being higher on that list ,if she put more effort into the following week. #DWTS30 #DWTS #RHOA" tweeted a fan. 
"Kenya did really good I'm proud of her because miss twirl can't dance for nothing but she definitely slayed that performance #DWTS" added another. 

"NOOOO BC KENYA REALLY ATE THAT UP TOP 5 SCORE THATS THE FUCKING MOMENT YESSSS MUVA @KenyaMoore #DWTS" tweeted a fan. "#DWTS Omg @KenyaMoore she did that! I am so proud of her to get26 points means she is in the ball park. Her daughter will see it as she get older and be so proud of her mom. Wow! You go Kenya" added another. 

"I've never seen a single episode of ANY of the Real Housewives franchises so I've never seen Kenya Moore before, but damn she's stunning and 50?!? I'd kill to look like that now. And I agree, relaxed and effortless. I liked it. Might have to catch some votes her way. #DWTS" said a potential new fan of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star.



 



 



 



 



 




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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