Charli D'Amelio Admits She Was Nervous Having Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker in 'DWTS' Audience

Mar. 15, 2025

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Charli D’Ameliohad a few extra jitters on Monday night’s episode ofDancing with the Starsthanks to her boyfriendLandon Barker’s dadTravis Barkerand stepmomKourtney Kardashian.

“I think it’s so nice to have my friends and family here to support me. It definitely means a lot,” Charli, 18, toldEntertainment Tonightabouthaving her loved ones in the audienceduringweek 3 of the competition.

“I try not to look at them while I’m performing, because it makes me nervous,” Charli continued. “But it always feels good to see them after, and just get to talk to them, and have them see me do something I’m having a lot of fun doing. They never get to see me dance! So it’s a lot of fun.”

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On Monday night’s episode, Charli and pro dance partnerMark Ballasperformed a rumba toBillie Eilish’s"No Time To Die.“They received a score of 33 of 40 — which included the first 9 of the season.

PEOPLE caught up with Charli’s mom,Heidi D’Amelio— who is also competing on the series — after Monday’s show. She shared more about the D’Amelio family’s connection to the Barkers, now that Charli and Landon are publicly dating.

She added, “This is really fun to have them here.”

Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas.ABC/Eric McCandless

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Next week onDancing with the Starsthe D’Amelios, and the rest of the celebrity cast, will take on Disney Week. The series airs Mondays live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Disney+.

source: people.com