Every 'Dancing With the Stars' season premiere performance, ranked from worst to best

While the duo had the lowest score of the evening, they ultimately made it through to next week. 

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba told Guadagnino, of "Jersey Shore" fame, that he had "presence" but let Iwasaki "do all the work." 

"It's week one so it can only get better," judge Derek Hough said of the duo's routine. 

After landing in the bottom two, however, Lewis and Murgatroyd were eliminated. 

The duo landed in the bottom two, but ultimately advanced to the next round after the judges saved them.

Judge Bruno Tonioli told Giudice to use her "passion" and "fire" when she danced, and Inaba advised the former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star to "take up space."

All four of the judges awarded Champion and Burke fives for their performance, with Hough telling the weathercaster that he had timing issues. 

Despite landing in the bottom three, the pair were able to advance to the next round. 

Several judges told James that she should work on improving her leg movements.

"Cheryl Ladd has swagger," Inaba said of the performance, while Tonioli encouraged the "Charlie's Angels" star to "release her devil." 

Tonioli told Donovan that he "has the talent," and Inaba echoed his statement, saying: "Do not be afraid of dancing, because you can dance." 

The judges had plenty of encouragement for Baena, a fitness influencer who's the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his former housekeeper, Mildred. 

Tonioli told Baena that he was "charming" and had "good musicality," while Inaba called the 24-year-old "fascinating to watch." 

Inaba told the "D'Amelio Show" matriarch Heidi that "mama got the moves" and the other judges encouraged her to work on her confidence. 

The former "American Idol" winner danced to her late friend Houston's hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." 

Head judge Len Goodman described their cha-cha as "clean," "clear" and "precise."

Durant, who is deaf, picked a song with a strong bass so he could feel the music. 

The judges said he had a fantastic frame and Tonioli called him a "magnetic" performer.

Shangela is making history on season 31 as the first drag performer on the show. 

"You were totally in charge," Tonioli said of the performance. 

Inaba told the "Cruel Intentions" star, "you danced that like a true artist," and Hough's only comment was that he wished the dance went on longer.

The reality star's technique was praised by all of the judges after she jived to the Harry Styles hit "As It Was."

"First jive, first class," said Tonioli.

Inaba told Brady he "owned the floor" and the judges advised he work on balancing performance with his skills.

Charli and her mom Heidi are making "DWTS" history as the first mother-daughter duo to compete against each other on the show. 

The TikToker out-danced everyone and earned the highest score of the night. 

"You are such a nuanced performer," said Inaba.