Internet hails ‘DWTS’ Season 32 hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough as the 'best duo to ever'

Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough served as hosts for 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32
UPDATED DEC 6, 2023
'DWTS' Season 32 hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are getting praised for their hosting skills (Instagram/@dancingwiththestars)
'DWTS' Season 32 hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are getting praised for their hosting skills (Instagram/@dancingwiththestars)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32 is nearing its end.

The latest season of ABC's dance reality competition was hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. 

Not long ago, a blooper reel of the amazing duo hosting the show was shared on the show's official Instagram page.

"So many laughs all season long with this co-hosting duo. Sending all the love to @juleshough and @therealalfonsoribeiro! #DWTS," the caption of the post read.

Soon after, the fans couldn't stop gushing over these two as the show came to an end.

An internet user wrote, "Adore these two!!"

Another person commented, "I love them both for their v funky choice of verbiage."

Followed by a social media user who penned, "Best duo there ever was."

A user chimed in, "Okay but Julianne & Alfonso are the best hosts the show has ever seen."

Another critic quipped, "They are the dream team- great job ABC!"

A comment read, "They are my favorite cohosts absolutely enjoy them."


 
 
 
 
 
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When did Alfonso Ribeiro join ‘DWTS’?

Riberio joined the show 'Dancing With The Stars' as a co-host alongside Tyra Banks during Season 31.

Banks decided to leave the show after Season 31, however, Riberio resumed his role as the main host of the show in 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32 along with Julianne Hough.

He is best noted for playing the role of Carlton Banks on the iconic ’90s sitcom 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'

In the past, Ribeiro also participated in the dancing competition series. Back in the day, he won 'DWTS' Season 19 with his pro dance partner Witney Carson. 

Along with this, he also made a guest appearance as a judge during Season 21 of the show. 

'DWTS' season 32 will be simultaneously cast on ABC and Disney+ (Facebook/Dancing with the Stars)
'DWTS' season 32 hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough (Facebook/Dancing with the Stars)

Why did Julianne Hough return as co-host for ‘DWTS’ Season 32?

In an interview with Variety, Hough talked about her return to 'DWTS' and said, “The door has always been open for me to join or come back in any capacity because ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is my family. It’s where I feel the most myself and the most at home. The door was never, ever closed. We’ve always talked about coming back and in some sort of capacity."

She went on to say, “When the idea of coming back to host came around, it was truly a full circle moment. I’ve now been a part of the show in every role — being a professional dancer to judge to now hosting.”

Hough replaced Banks as the new hostess of 'DWTS'. (Instagram/juleshough)
Julianne Hough replaced Banks as the new hostess of 'DWTS'. (Instagram/@juleshough)

Julianne Hough first appeared on ‘DWTS’ as a pro dancer in 2007

Hough was first seen on the dance show 'Dancing With The Stars' as a professional dancer in the year 2007.

She managed to win two back-to-back seasons and then, departed from the show in 2009.

The pro came back as a judge and exited in 2017. When she judged the dance show during Season 19, Ribeiro won the mirrorball trophy.

In 'DWTS' Season 32, Ribeiro played the role of host on the ballroom floor. Hough was seen up in the skybox, chatting with the teams after their performance. 

Julianne Hough is set to perform during 'Dancing With The Stars' 2024 Tour (Instagram/@juleshough)
Julianne Hough first appeared on ‘DWTS’ as a pro dancer in 2007 (Instagram/@juleshough)
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