'Real Dirty Dancing' to Feature 'Dirty Dancing' Star Jane Brucker as Guest Judge

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Upcoming FOX competition show The Real Dirty Dancing will feature a star from the original movie as a guest judge. Jane Brucker, who played Baby’s older sister in the 1987 film, will appear on the show in the second episode.

The Real Dirty Dancing is a new dance competition in which eight celebrities compete to recreate iconic routines from the classic movie Dirty Dancing. At the end of the season, one man and one woman will be named the ultimate “Johnny” and “Baby.”

Brucker will appear as a guest judge in the February 8 episode of the show. Brucker played Lisa Houseman, protagonist Baby’s older sister, in the original film. The outlet also reports that Brucker will perform “Hula Hana,” which her character sang in the film’s fictional talent show.

Another notable guest judge from the upcoming season is Allison Holker Boss, the former So You Think You Can Dance contestant who also happens to be married to the show’s host, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. She’ll appear in the February 15 episode.

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What to Expect from The Real Dirty Dancing

The Real Dirty Dancing is set at Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia, where the movie was filmed. Eight celebrities will pair up to recreate iconic scenes and dance moves from the film. And yes, that includes both the “Nobody puts Baby in a corner scene” and the famous lift.

The show’s cast includes former WWE star Brie Bella, actor Corbin Bleu, Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron, celebrity chef Cat Cora, Backstreet Boys star Howie Dorough, former NFL player Antonio Gates, and comedians Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Loni Love.

You can check out the show’s premiere Tuesday, February 1 on FOX at 9 p.m. The series will run for four weeks, airing on Tuesdays in February at the same time.

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