Ciara Miller debuts on Dancing with the Stars Season 35

Ciara Miller, known for the reality series ‘Summer House’, has debuted on Season 35 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ alongside professional partner Brandon Armstrong. During the premiere on September 16, Miller performed a foxtrot to Whitney Houston’s ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, earning a score of 15 out of 30.

While judges noted room for improvement regarding control and flow, the performance was emotionally resonant. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba expressed being moved to tears, stating she could feel the pain and emotion in Miller’s movements. Miller indicated that the song choice reflected her personal experiences following a difficult year.

Following the broadcast, Miller addressed viewer criticism regarding her facial expressions during the routine. Responding via TikTok, she playfully promised to ‘smile from here on out’ in response to comments about her serious demeanor, which she attributed to nerves.