{
  "id": 7689740,
  "title": "Scott Speedman Breaks Down the ‘DWTS’ Robbery That Kicked Off ‘RJ Decker’ Season 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/scott-speedman-breaks-down-the-dwts-robbery-that-kicked-off-rj-decker",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/scott-speedman-dwts-rj-decker-crossover-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Scott Speedman revealed his stance on \"RJ Decker\" Season 2, Episode 1, where the show crossed over with \"Dancing With the Stars\" to launch the new season. Speedman reportedly informed producers, \"Just so you're aware, I won’t be dancing.\" The actor takes on the role of RJ Decker, a private investigator, and he praised the crossover experience, calling it a \"big opportunity\" to attract new viewers to the show. Season 2 of \"RJ Decker\" features guest stars Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy, and Joey Graziadei, who participated in a flash mob investigation alongside Kevin Rankin and Adelaide Clemens. Speedman expressed his admiration for the professionalism of the \"DWTS\" pros, stating that they were \"wonderful.\" The episode also delved into RJ's emotional journey as he grappled with the aftermath of last season's events and the potential consequences of the new case, which involves a series of robberies and the return of RJ's estranged ex-lover, Emi.",
  "summary": "The actor also tells TheWrap about his most anticipated guest star to come and his status on “Grey’s Anatomy” The post Scott Speedman Breaks Down the ‘DWTS’ Robbery That Kicked Off ‘RJ Decker’ Season 2 appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Scott Speedman won't dance in RJ Decker Season 2, Episode 1.",
    "Actor praised crossover with Dancing With the Stars as big opportunity.",
    "Pros of DWTS described as wonderful in the episode."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The crossover with Dancing With the Stars boosts RJ Decker's Season 2 by attracting new viewers and offering a unique experience, with Scott Speedman praising the professionalism of the DWTS pros.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "R.J. Decker Season 2 Premiere: Scott Speedman Breaks Down R.J. And Emi's 'Weird' Reunion, The Return Of An Old Flame, And More — Grade It!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/r-j-decker-season-2-premiere-scott-speedman-breaks-down-r-j-and-emis",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}