Connor on Dancing with the Stars
The gist
Comedian Connor Wood and partner Rylee Arnold scored 27/30 for an Argentine tango on DWTS Grammy Night.
The quarterfinal also paired him in a Dance-Off, with the semifinals next.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026In week 2, Wood and Arnold danced a tango to "12 to 12" by Sombr; Bruno said "the good bits were excellent" despite mistakes, and his overall score dropped one point from week 1.
- Oct 20, 2026In a BuzzFeed Celeb interview, Wood named Jennifer Lawrence as his celebrity crush and said he wanted "a little acknowledgment" that he's funny.
- Oct 21, 2026On Dedication Night, he danced a Viennese Waltz to "Piano Man" dedicated to his dad, Pete; Carrie Ann called him most improved.
Key terms
- DWTS
- An international television dance competition franchise based on the British series Strictly Come Dancing.
- Argentine tango
- A musical genre and social dance that originated in the late 19th century in Buenos Aires suburbs, known for nostalgic lyrics and bandoneon music.
Source: Wikipedia