Peta Murgatroyd at G'Day USA 2020

'DWTS' Peta Murgatroyd Offers Pro Advice To Partner Barry Williams

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By Afouda Bamidele on September 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT

Peta Murgatroyd and Barry Williams are well on their way to becoming the dream team for this 32nd season of "Dancing With The Stars."

The mother-of-two returned to the stage right after welcoming her bundle of joy and is set to compete with an impressive lineup of dancers and celebrities for an exciting season. Murgatroyd also had valuable advice for her new dance partner, whom she had earlier described as a legend in the TV world.

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Peta Murgatroyd Shows Barry Williams The Ropes Ahead Of 'DWTS' Season 32

The 37-year-old dancer and Williams looked adorable in a new Instagram video shared on Murgatroyd and "DWTS" official page, as Murgatroyd revealed they had just met.

Williams made a dramatic turn with a beaming smile as Murgatroyd introduced him to the fans and followers and described him as "adorable, so cute." Murgatroyd updated the fans on their first meet and didn't hesitate to admit how happy and excited she was to be working with the talented actor.

Quite the charmer, Williams asked for pro tips from his new dance partner, who advised him to "hold on to your britches, pace yourself and have fun." The 68-year-old nodded in the affirmative and promised to have fun on stage.

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Fans soon stormed the comment section to express their thoughts on the "amusing" pairing. One follower wrote, "These two will be the only reason I'll be watching!" a second fan added, "That's going to be great .. I'm rooting for @thebarrywilliams."

Another excited follower who's a fan of Williams's work wrote, "Barry I grew up watching re-runs of the Brady bunch in the very early 80s the best!! Good luck!!!.." A fourth commenter promised to vote for the duo I'm so voting for Barry and Peta!". However, a fifth fan brings a new perspective:

"Unfortunately they’ll go down quick  but that’s probably what Peta wants , a little weight loss and back to baby."

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Just a few days ago, The Blast noted that Murgatroyd announced her return to the series by sharing the official portrait of her and Williams for season 32. The duo looked stylish as Murgatroyd donned a silver dress and matching bracelets. She wore her long blonde tresses in a middle-part style as it flowed down her back.

Matching her energy, Williams looked dapper in a sequin suit with velvet black lapels and pockets. He paired it with matching pants and an undershirt. "Let's gooooo @thebarrywilliams 🎉 My season 32 partner is an absolute gem! #dwts." the 37-year-old wrote as she leaned into Williams and placed one hand on his shoulder and her waist.

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Elated fans flocked to her comment section as one praised her strength: "How many weeks postpartum are you!?! Girl, you are me hero 💪," while a second fan added, "So happy to see your on this season after having a new baby !!! Good luck to both of you for a great season !"

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A third fan expressed their pleasure per the match: "I love that he's your partner! ❤️great match! Have a super season! ❤️," while the fourth fan was a bit skeptical about their pairing: "Oh Peta they do you dirty every year that's total bs and not right!" A fifth fan charged the fans not to "count out Greg Brady!" as he was "groovy back in the day so let's see!!!👏👏

The 32nd season of "DWTS" is set to air September 26 on ABC and Disney+, with Alfonso Ribeiro and Juliane Hough co-hosting for the first time together. The 37-year-old planned to hire a full-time nanny to take care of the kids as her mom's green card took too long to process.

The Mother-Of-Two Does Not Mind Baby Number 3!

The professional Latin dancer who welcomed her second son in June already might have plans for a third baby and is keeping an open mind through it all. Murgatroyd expressed this during a Q&A session on her Instagram story as she spoke on her struggles with infertility and her second son, Rio Joy Chmerkovskiy.

The "Faith, Hope & Love' actress won't mind getting a baby girl a third  time and shared, "If it happens, it happens, and that would be amazing." Murgatroyd and her husband, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, tied the knot in 2017. They celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary back in July and showered encomiums on each other via Instagram.

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