Barry Williams is DWTS Fans' New Favorite – But Not For the Reason You'd Think

Despite the controversy that marked the beginning of Dancing with the Stars Season 32, with actor/writer Matt Walsh being the first to be eliminated despite his superior performance compared to other contestants, the reality competition has regained its footing with its second episode, which featured the contestants dancing to iconic Latin songs.

Fans appreciated that even the contestants who struggled the most in the first episode, Tyson Beckford and Harry Jowsey, managed to redeem themselves on the dance floor, finally appearing as true partners to their professional dancers. However, another contestant managed to steal the thunder from these Hollywood heartthrobs.

Unlikely Hero

When 69-year-old actor Barry Williams, known for his role in The Brady Bunch, was announced as a contestant for Season 32, fans assumed that the Hollywood veteran would be eliminated almost immediately. However, Barry had no intention of leaving the gig early.

Despite his age, Barry was a sight to behold as he danced alongside Peta Murgatroyd, surprising audiences with his natural dancing talent and magnetic presence.

But it wasn't just his dancing skills that endeared Barry to the audience.

Vibrant Personality

As an experienced performer, Barry used all his skills to make the other contestants feel at ease and happy in his presence, consistently cracking jokes and demonstrating impressive physical comedy. Viewers adored Barry's warm and caring nature, praising him for his excellent sense of humor and genuine interest in the show.

While Barry may not be as physically fit as the other competitors, fans are already rooting for him to win the entire season. After all, Dancing with the Stars has always been more about overall performances than superior dancing. In this respect, Barry is undoubtedly the most captivating contestant this season. With the judges' high praise for his dances, it seems likely that he may take a shot at the top prize.

The upcoming episode of Season 32 is titled Motown Night, and we can only speculate what Barry and Peta have planned for us on October 10, 2023, when the episode premieres.

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