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Stepping on Toes with Danielle Fishel and Val Chmerkovskiy

Stepping on Toes with Danielle Fishel and Val Chmerkovskiy is your front row seat to the world of dance!

Hosted by Season 34 Dancing with the Stars contestant (and 8th place finalist!!!), Danielle Fishel, and Len Goodman Mirrorball champion, Val Chmerkovskiy, each week they’ll break down Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, the new competition to find the next ballroom competitor! They’ll dive deep into the choreography, judging, and performances, while covering anything, and everything, that happens in between.

Plus, you never know who will stop by to add their two cents…

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the Fox Trot, Danielle and Val will keep you on your toes all season long.

Latest Episodes:

Stepping on Toes: Guess Who's Back?! Oct 10, 2026

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It's been a minute since Danielle and Val have recorded an episode together and it appears Val has had A LOT on his mind..
Before they could even start officially “recording,” Val opens up about the savage internet backlash participants now face and how finally accepting a goal that isn’t just “winning,” has finally allowed him to be present.Plus, hear why his dance last week with Jenna Dewan was a breakthrough and who he feared would start a podcast while he was gone - all on a new, well-deserved Stepping on Toes.

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SOT: Brought to You by Nutella (DWTS: The Next Pro 108) Sep 01, 2026

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Danielle and Val have survived the challenges and made it to the grand finale of the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro! Are they happy with the results????

Our celebrity professional dancer (Danielle) and celebrity podcaster (Val) break down the grueling 3-day prep time for the finalists, which should’ve held some weight when evaluating the results. And Val lets us in on a backstage secret about how the DWTS contestants unknowingly control the entire season before even stepping foot in the ballroom.
Plus, Selena and Adam’s jive feels like a croissant without its chocolate, and Danielle and Val might be too hungry to host, on a finale episode of Stepping on Toes!

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SOT: Dancing in the Third Person (DWTS: The Next Pro 107) Aug 25, 2026

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We’re at the Final Four of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro and though it’s the opportunity of a lifetime for these dancers, there’s no one less jealous of the competitors than Val Chmerkovskiy.

With the stakes at an all-time high, Val and Danielle break down the remaining contenders and evaluate the unique moves they each bring to the dance floor. Val shares his veteran DWTS opinion and has some harsh truths about what it really takes to land the gig.
Plus, we dive into AJ’s bulletproof choreography, we hear why Allen's routine fell flat and we discover the exact moment that cost one contestant a spot in the finale, right here on an intense Stepping on Toes!

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SOT: A Helmet Doesn’t Go Far with a Viennese Waltz (DWTS: The Next Pro 106) Aug 18, 2026

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Danielle and Val are back to break down the latest episode of DWTS: The Next Pro, just in time for a knee walk revival! Nowhere else can you get a true pro’s opinion on creating “viral” moments (if that’s even possible!).

The hopefuls have to train an amateur to ballroom dance, so Val helps us understand the different styles and just how hard they are to teach.

Plus, we hear the top 3 things you NEED to have as a DWTS pro, and a shocking elimination leaves Val speechless - on this week’s Stepping on Toes!

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SOT: The Wow Moment (DWTS: The Next Pro 105) Aug 11, 2026

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Danielle and Val dance a delicate tango recapping this week’s episode of DWTS: The Next Pro!

Things get shaken up thanks to Daniella’s “Wow Moment” challenge, and Val admits that he would’ve been immediately eliminated if he had to compete.

Danielle and Val also get into a heated debate about what matters more: great dancing or a viral moment?

Plus, find out how Val really feels about DWTS Season 35 casting rumors on an all-new Stepping On Toes!

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SOT: Stephani Sosa Aug 09, 2026

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Fresh off Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, Stephani Sosa is here to step on toes!

The former Troupe member reflects on her Next Pro journey, from the highs to the lows to what she wishes she could change from her final week.
From the no phone rule to the surprising, limited rehearsal schedule, Stephani is getting candid about what when on in the house, away from the cameras, and what she wishes they showed more of.
Plus, she gives us the scoop on her Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime appearance!

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SOT: He Could Find Chemistry with a Piece of Paper (DWTS: The Next Pro 104) Aug 04, 2026

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Danielle and Val were in Palm Springs for DWTS Con, a.k.a. “Comic-Con with spray tans,” but they’re not gonna let that stop them from recapping the newest episode of The Next Pro!

To find chemistry on the dance floor, they couldn’t have picked a better guest judge in Jenna Johnson, and Val explains why.

Plus, Val and Danielle crown the best dance of the season (so far), and we find out what happens when an unexpected rule change becomes a DOUBLE elimination, on another episode of Stepping on Toes!

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SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Rylee Arnold Aug 02, 2026

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Wrap up DWTS Con weekend with Danielle, Val and fan favorite, Rylee Arnold, as they podcast live from the very hot epicenter of Palm Springs!
Rylee reflects on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, with her partner Scott Hoying, and how she’s already planning to protect her mental health with social media next season.
Plus, Rylee talks about managing her life with Type 1 diabetes and choosing her health over touring.
And what happened on set last season that led to Rylee needing an Epipen?! Find out now, on a new Stepping on Toes…

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SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Hailey Bills Aug 01, 2026

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Take a break from the Con with Hailey Bills, Danielle and Uncle Val, as they step on toes, recording live from Palm Springs!
Hailey talks about what it’s like to rehearse 15 numbers for ONE WEEKEND and who she’s most excited about meeting for the first time.
Plus, Hailey reveals what it’s like handling uncertainty about her TV future, while staying grateful after an incredible season and tour. She believes everything happens for a reason and we do too - that’s why see our newest Convention guest…

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SOT: DWTS Con 2026 with Ezra Sosa Aug 01, 2026

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This weekend, Danielle and Val are in Palm Springs for the first ever Dancing with the Stars Con, and even when booked & busy, they’re sitting down with some of their ballroom buds for a check-in!
And first up, Ezra Sosa drops by to discuss what he's been up to since tour and bask in a recent family trip to Greece that meant the world to him.
Plus, he reveals what it’s been like watching his sister Stephanie compete on The Next Pro and what makes her such a special performer.
This is just the start - so break out the spray tan and get ready…

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