Jenna Johnsonis back for her fifth season as a pro dancer onDancing with the Stars— and is partnered withQueer Eye‘sKaramo Brown. Every week, Jenna will give readers an inside look at their journey thus far: the challenges, the laughs they share and what it’s going to take to win!
Jenna Johnson and Karamo Brown.
Karamo Brown and Jenna Johnson.
I have had bronchitis for three weeks, which is really awful, so my lungs basically hate me right now. Karamo had a 103-degree fever at the Emmys last night and he broke his fever while they were camera blocking today; he was throwing up all day. But he pushed through and I’m really happy he did because it shows that he’s a fighter and it showed that he’s really serious about the competition to never give up even under the circumstances. That’s what you want in a partner and that kind of attitude is what’s going to get him far in this competition.
I think we always need to add a little bit of Karamo moments. Whether it’s a reveal, feathers, sparkles, I want to add it all and keep building, hopefully until the end. We have something really exciting and fun planned for next week and I think a lot of his fans are going to love it. Karamo is very hands on and has a strong opinion. He lets me do my work as his teacher, but I also want to know his opinion on things because when he feels excited and confident about what he’s doing, he’s going to show off more. Which we want because he’s going to produce better and he’s going to feel himself. It’s so scary out on that dance floor so you always want a moment of comfort or a “this is me” moment. You do way better that way.
I love the consistent critiques from the judges because I think it shows that they’re invested in him and that they want to see him do well because they see potential in him. So far we need more hip action, which we’ll continue to give them, and more body action like they said today. Body contact in the quickstep is the hardest since you’re running around and almost bumping into each other. But I know we’ll bring it next week.
I think we’re good on the chemistry and steaminess on the dance floor, but it’s funny because Karamo keeps asking if I’ll marry him and I say yes. I think it would be fabulous to have two husbands. I guess it would be three because thenhis fiancéewill be my husband, so I’m down!
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But really,my husband Valis my lifeline and we’re always communicating, especially when I’m on the road and he’s here rehearsing in L.A. We love to Facetime and I must have our daily Facetimes. He is so supportive and I look forward to our nights together. It’s so funny, I think we’re already this old couple, we never go out or anything. My favorite moments are coming home to him and be able to relax, snuggle, watch a favorite show of ours and order some food in — that’s just the best. Val is definitely my sanity through a tough and exhausting season, and he’s going through it too. He’s fine-tuning his brand new partnership. Sailor has been amazing for him, Karamo has been amazing for me, and so I think we’re super fortunate to be where we are with our partners. At the end of the day, Val is just the best support system.
For next week, it’s going to be drama. It’s going to be colorful, wild, a production. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I’m excited for you all to see.
Dancing with the Starsairs Mondays (8 p.m. ET) on ABC.
source: people.com
