Taylor Swift surprises 'DWTS' Season 32 contestants with video message, thanks couples for honoring her songs

Taylor Swift wished she could see 'DWTS' Season 32's latest episode in-person but was on tour in Brazil at the time
Taylor Swift wished all the 'DWTS' Season 32 contestants luck as she thanked them for the episode dedicated to her music (@dancingwiththestars/Instagram)
Taylor Swift wished all the 'DWTS' Season 32 contestants luck as she thanked them for the episode dedicated to her music (@dancingwiththestars/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32 recently celebrated a special night dedicated to Taylor Swift and the singer made sure to make the episode more special with a surprise message.

Taylor Swift sent a special message to the 'DWTS' Season 32 contestants just ahead of their performance. She appeared in a pre-taped message projected on the massive screen above the 'DWTS' ballroom.

She started her message, "Hey guys, it's Taylor! I wanted to say, thank you so much for having this me-themed night on Dancing With the Stars." She further noted, "I so wish I could be there to see what you and your choreographers, and my friend Mandy Moore, have put together."

Swift continued in her message, "I really wish I could be there, but I'm on tour in Brazil. But I'm sending you guys all my love and best of luck to all the contestants."

During Taylor Swift Night on 'DWTS', Mandy, who was behind the choreography for Swift's acclaimed Eras Tour performances, joined the judges' chair alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli to provide feedback and scores for the season's Top Six couples.

Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' concert film is released a day early as the reviews roll in (@taylorswift/Instagram)
Taylor Swift sends a special message to 'DWTS' Season 32 contestants (@taylorswift/Instagram)

'DWTS' Season 32 contestants share heartfelt message for Taylor Swift

Music sensation Taylor Swift also received a very special message from 'DWTS' Season 32 contestants recently. In the video shared on the 'DWTS' Instagram account, Alyson Hannigan broke down in tears as she talked about her love for Taylor Swift.

Alyson became overwhelmed at the thought of Taylor seeing her dance and couldn't put into words how much the pop star meant to her. She tearfully admitted, "I can't do it. Honestly, she just means too much. I don't know what to say."

Meanwhile, Ariana Madix said, "Hey Taylor! Hi bejeweled queen, best believe you make the whole room shimmer. We love you so much!" Xochitl Gomez noted that Taylor was an "inspiration" and Val Chmerkovskiy said he was so excited to dance to her music.

Jason Mraz dubbed Taylor a "friend" and congratulated her on her world tour. Moreover, Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev thanked Taylor for letting them dance to her music and said it was an "honor" to dance to her song.

Furthermore, Harry Jowsey said it was "incredible" that he got to dance to Taylor's music and Rylee Arnold told Taylor that she was a "big inspiration."


 
 
 
 
 
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'DWTS' Season 32 honors Taylor Swift with special 'Mirrorball Trophy'

'DWTS' Season 32 was a special tribute to Taylor Swift and to celebrate the occasion they also dedicated a heart-shaped 'Mirrorball Trophy' to the singer. Notably, Taylor released a song titled, 'Mirrorball' in 2020.

The episode entertained viewers as the contestants danced to Taylor's songs and replicated the singer with stirring costumes. 'DWTS' host Julianne Hough rocked a recreation of the Alexandre Vauthier Couture jumpsuit that Taylor wore to this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards.

'DWTS' Season 32 tributes Taylor Swift with heart-shaped 'Mirrorball Trophy' (Instagram/@dancingwiththestars)
'DWTS' Season 32 honors Taylor Swift with heart-shaped 'Mirrorball Trophy' (@dancingwiththestars/Instagram)

New episodes of 'Dancing With The Stars' release on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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