Jenna Johnson Recalls Embarrassing James Corden Sketch on Dancing With the Stars
Jenna Johnson called her 2016 comedy sketch with James Corden her most embarrassing celebrity encounter. The Dancing With the Stars pro said she failed to grasp the bit, in which Corden wanted her to follow behind him in a Paso Doble costume. Johnson also spoke about competing on season 35 with Harry Shum Jr. and their samba routine.
Jenna Johnson, a Dancing With the Stars professional, looked back on a 2016 sketch featuring James Corden. In the bit, Corden portrayed an over-the-top version of himself assigned to create a short DWTS routine. Johnson said she did not follow the concept, especially his request that she trail him while wearing Paso Doble attire. She called it her most embarrassing celebrity interaction.
Johnson, 32, now dances with Harry Shum Jr., 44, on season 35. Their samba used "Yeah!" by Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris. Although judges questioned its technical execution—Carrie Ann Inaba even read a lift definition from paper—Johnson and Shum defended the risk. Shum said he was proud they preserved their own performance.
This story may resonate with DWTS viewers and fans of late-night comedy, offering a relatable reminder that even seasoned performers can misread a scripted bit. It could soften Johnson's public image by emphasizing humility, while drawing more attention to her season 35 partnership with Harry Shum Jr. Social media users may revisit Corden's sketch and debate judges' technical critiques, but the impact is likely limited to entertainment discourse.