The Three Questions with Andy Richter Emma Slater & Andy Look Back on Their Dancing with the Stars Run
Nov 18, 2025
Emma Slater, a multi-award-winning dancer on Dancing with the Stars, joins Andy Richter to share insights from their recent run on the show. They hilariously recount backstage antics and the unique physical intimacy of dance. Emma opens up about her journey from Birmingham to DWTS, while Andy discusses facing his fears and the joy the experience brought him. They bond over the impact of social media, Andy's growing TikTok fanbase, and how both found purpose amid personal challenges. Their camaraderie and reflections on vulnerability shine throughout!
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Touch Is Emotional Fuel
- Physical touch during rehearsals provided Andy with primal nourishment and boosted his emotional wellbeing.
- Emma and Andy link dance's human contact to ritual joy that keeps partners coming back for more.
From Teen Performer To DWTS Pro
- Emma described leaving school at 16 to join a touring ballroom show and then landing roles including Mamma Mia! the movie.
- That early leap into performance launched her long career and eventual DWTS troupe role.
Authenticity Makes Social Media Work
- Emma initially distrusted social media as inauthentic but found it a useful tool when she stayed real and funny.
- Authentic, lighthearted content reenergized her and helped showcase personality beyond dancing.