Season 31 of Dancing With the Stars kicked off on Monday night. Celebrity contestants such as Wayne Brady and Shangela did incredibly well, but one individual, in particular — Selma Blair — had the most touching performance of the night. In fact, Blair’s performance alongside partner Sasha Farber brought tears to fans’ eyes.
Prior to her performance, Blair opened up about her Multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and how it has affected her mental and physical abilities, as PEOPLE noted. During her rehearsal with Farber, she said, “I want to perform in a way that uses my body. Doing this can only help me in the long run.” Blair also shared her worries about whether she would be able to complete her routines while on the dancefloor. But, on Monday night, she proved that she’s up for the Dancing With the Stars challenge.
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Not only did Blair perform a stunning Viennese Waltz, but she brought tears to fans’ eyes as she did so. Check out what viewers are saying about the actor’s turn on DWTS.
Magnificent
Viewers were extremely touched by Blair’s performance. It brought tears to their eyes.
Wow
Blair blew everyone away during the DWTS premiere. A “wow” moment indeed.
Moving
So many were touched by Blair’s performance. As this fan wrote, it was “so inspirational.”
Props
This fan gave props to both Blair and her partner, Farber. They were a vision on the dancefloor.
Beautiful
Blair was tasked with performing a Viennese Waltz to David Cook’s “Time of My Life.” She did so well.
Inspiring
It’s safe to say that viewers everywhere were moved by Blair’s performance. Just amazing.
Anyone Else?
The tears were definitely flowing during Blair’s performance. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
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