Taylor Hanson Glides With Quickstep Dance on Premiere of ‘DWTS’: Watch

In a notable debut, musician Taylor Hanson joined ABC's Dancing With The Stars on September 16th (season 35 premiere). The 43-year-old, known for his chart-topping pop hits as one of the Hanson brothers, wowed viewers with his Quickstep performance to Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It." Dressed impeccably, Hanson and his professional dance partner, Britt Stewart, showcased their synchronicity and skill as they danced with grace and ease.

Stewart, who grew up in the '90s alongside Hanson's rise to fame, expressed her excitement and admiration for Hanson's dedication to the show. "Meeting Taylor was amazing," she said, "I was born in '89, so I grew up in the '90s, and that's when Hanson was number one on the charts. I am a millennial so I can appreciate the significance of Taylor Hanson and how awesome it is for him to be on Dancing With the Stars."

The dedication Hanson displayed was evident when he told Stewart, "I will do whatever you need me to do. If that means buying a cot and sleeping at the dance studio so we can rehearse all the time, that is what I will do."

Hanson's connection to the show is further emphasized by his shared energy with his dance partner. Stewart noted, "Our energy is very similar. It was only a few things that he said in our first meet, and I was like, Ah, we’re gonna get along just fine." As a standout in this season of Dancing With The Stars, Hanson's commitment to the team and his undeniable talent were on full display during the opening night performance.

The two-night season premiere aired live on ABC and Disney+ on September 16th at 8/7c, and viewers can catch the episode again on Hulu the following day.