'Dancing with the Stars': Sam Champion's 1st round performance on 'DWTS'

LOS ANGELES -- All eyes were on the ballroom Monday night for the two-hour commercial-free premiere of "Dancing With The Stars" on Disney+.

"Good Morning America" and WABC-TV weather anchor Sam Champion showed off his dancing skills to Elton John and Britney Spears' hit song "Hold Me Closer."

'Dancing With the Stars'

"Dancing With the Stars," hosted by Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro, streams live Mondays starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT only on Disney+.

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Here's a look at how Sam did on the first night of his quest for the Mirrorball Trophy!

"GMA" co-anchor Lara Spencer was there and got a behind-the-scenes look at all the action from Sam.

GMA's Lara Spencer goes behind the scenes of 'Dancing with the Stars' with Sam Champion.

Next week, 15 couples return for an Elvis-theme night of dancing. New episodes stream live Mondays starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT only on Disney+.

Read more about Monday night's exciting premiere here!.

Sixteen couples started out round one on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" on Disney+. Sadly, one duo was sent home at the end of the show.

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