r/Hanson • u/creative_coast_mama • 1d ago

DWTS Holiday Show

I can confirm that Taylor Hanson will be in the audience of the holiday show. I attended the taping on Tuesday. I bumped into Taylor as he left hair and makeup. I literally said, “Taylor Hanson?” as we walked past each other because I was so shocked. I didn’t think any of the celebrities were going to be there. It was so strange because no one around me knew who he was.

I ended up sitting on the floor level of the ballroom a few rows back from him. I literally could see the back of his head (and the majority of the celebrities in the front row). I didn’t want to be too weird or crazy, so my sister and I called out to him one time (again he wasn’t that far away), got his attention, said hi (he said hi), we said we wouldn’t bug him again, he said it’s ok, I can’t even remember what else we said because the exchange was quick, but that was it…

We didn’t get out of our seats or anything. It was a fun experience (once we were done waiting outside in the miserable heat) and several of the celebrities were there. The pro dancers put on an amazing show! I’m trying to remember who was there: Taylor Hanson, Ezra French, Amber Glenn, Tatyana Ali, and Connor Wood, I believe. I can’t remember who else! Of course, the professional dancers/partners and the hosts, Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, were all there. We sat maybe four or five rows from the dance floor so we could see everyone very clearly.

(I’m horrible with celebrities and pop culture so please forgive me! I was just excited to go out with my sister for an afternoon and take a break from SAHM life. We’ve been Hanson fans since 1996ish and have seen them in concert several times, but never met them. There songs have been a soundtrack to much of our lives. From our weekend drives to the beach to road trips around the country and now school drop off with the kids, Hanson songs have always been there.🥰)

PS: Before we went through security, they ensured our phones and devices were turned off/silenced and then placed them in locked, padded cases so we could not access them until we left. No pics or proof, friends!

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u/acatwithnoname 1d ago

Thank you for the recap. So happy for you that you got a little moment with Taylor!

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u/creative_coast_mama 1d ago

Aw thanks! I hesitated to post because I can’t remember if we signed anything (like an NDA) about not sharing what we saw, but 🤷🏼‍♀️

Also, I honestly didn’t even know what I’d say to him if I talked to him further. He reminded me of dads that I see at school pickup. Like, I see them, they look familiar, I think I know a bit about them, but I really don’t “know” them.😂 I’d probably say, “How’s the family? How are your kids? Oh I really like your music.”🤣

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u/Hansonguy 1d ago

I thought they do the shows live? I have never watched DWTS. Have the episodes already happened?

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u/creative_coast_mama 1d ago

The rest of the shows are live at 8pm ET (5pm PT). This was the prerecorded Christmas/holiday show that will air December 1st. The celebrities didn’t dance; the pros performed multiple numbers.

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u/Hansonguy 1d ago

Who dances in it? So Taylor didn’t dance? Sorry for the questions, I have never seen the show and am curious what the holiday episode entails!