LIVE UPDATES: 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 18 Premiere

At 8 p.m., "Dancing with the Stars" returns for its 18th season and things have really changed since Amber Riley was crowned last season's champ.Erin Andrews has replaced Brooke Burke-Charvet as co-host, alongside Tom Bergeron.Along with a new host, there's obviously a new cast that includes double-amputee snowboarding champ Amy Purdy, former hockey star Sean Avery, and Meryl Davis and Charlie White, the dynamic ice dancing duo that just won gold in Sochi. Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the bad boy of the ballroom and favorite, will return after sitting out last season to much fanfare to dance with Davis.Outside the ballroom, viewers can now vote to switch celebrities and their pro partners mid-season!We’ll be liveblogging the show (at 8 p.m. ET) , so watch with us and tell us what you think!

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Ne Ne rock the ABC freakin house!!!

by Flash Pan 3/18/2014 12:17:19 AM
Up now James and Peta
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Mar. 16, 2014
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by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:17:49 AM
"I actually met James once before for dinner," - Peta, they went on a date once before he went on tour!!!!!!

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:18:29 AM
"Would I take her on another date, yeah!" - James

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:18:57 AM
James and Peta dancing the Fox Trot now!!! - Dancing to One Directions' "Story of My Life"

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:19:40 AM
I'm really happy to see Erin replacing Brooke. Erin is fun and bubbly as opposed to Brooke ' s strained smile and flat personality. It will be a great season!

by wyowidow 3/18/2014 12:19:46 AM
There is def chemistry between these two!!!

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:20:17 AM
JUDGES:

"James is on a mission, I love the fact you put a lot of effort" - Bruno, though footwork was lacking

"i'm making little hearts, you are just so darn cute!!" - Carrie Ann

"James, James, we are hear for a bit of eye candy for the ladies" - Len, keep frame in one piece

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:22:17 AM
James is handsome and can dance.

by Ruth 3/18/2014 12:22:32 AM
by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:23:22 AM
ABC picked Erin over Brooke? I feel like I'm watching a "news cast". I'm not a fan!!

by Josie 3/18/2014 12:23:29 AM
Bring Brooke Back!!!!!!!!

by DWTS Fan! 3/18/2014 12:24:35 AM
WHO HOO JAMES!!!

by Stephanie Flaherty 3/18/2014 12:25:32 AM
So glad skybox is back. Last session was so awkward.

by Shakinit 3/18/2014 12:26:41 AM
SCORES: Carrie Ann - 7, Len - 7, Bruno - 7 TOTAL - 21

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:27:05 AM
Erin just asked James and Peta about their possible budding romance!!

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:27:42 AM
we miss Brooke and Harold Wheeler and the rest of the band and singers. Very upset with changes.

by stephen and phyllis 3/18/2014 12:27:51 AM
Up next Danica and Val
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by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:28:14 AM
"My first impression of Val is he's way cooler than I am" - Danica

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:28:41 AM
NOT missing Brooke one Bit !!!!

by Irene 3/18/2014 12:28:47 AM
Glad the skybox is back too.

by Ruth 3/18/2014 12:28:50 AM
Danica wants to find her womanliness on the show

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:29:40 AM
sorry, missing Brooke.

by ruthien 3/18/2014 12:29:42 AM
I think Erin is great! Give her a chance.

by Fran 3/18/2014 12:30:54 AM
JUDGES:

"You are so adorable, be careful a tad with your shoulders" - Carrie Ann

"My first impression is terrific" - Len

"You are a very good actress, love you" - Bruno

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:32:25 AM
Love the new season and the changes!

by Kitten225 3/18/2014 12:32:29 AM
by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:33:34 AM
Good job Winnie!

by Ruth 3/18/2014 12:33:45 AM
I miss Brooke. She has such a sweet voice.Bring her back please.

by Debbie 3/18/2014 12:34:35 AM
SCORES: Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 8, Bruno - 8 TOTAL 24

by Michael Rothman 3/18/2014 12:37:10 AM