Dancing With the Stars Season 19 Premiere News: Maks and Meryl Are Back and More

2) Relationship Round-up: So here's some things you may not have known: New pro Artem Chigvintsev (paired with Lea Thompson) is the ex-boyfriend of judge Carrie Ann Inaba. The two dated for almost three years and split in 2009. Apparently Artem romanced his partner, Kara Tointon, when they won Strictly Come Dancing in the UK a few years ago, but that seems to be off. Could sparks fly again in the ballroom between Artem and Carrie Ann? Meanwhile, pro-dancer Emma Slater (paired with NASCAR's Michael Waltrip) seemingly confirmed her split with troupe dancer Sasha Farber, who was partnered with Snooki last year, in a touching Instagram post (click here). And then of course, there's Julianne Hough judging her brother, Derek, and his partner, Bethany Mota.

3) Backstage Cameras: Although the producers may not have taken my casting advice, they are really aiming to make this season the most interactive yet. You'll be able to view exclusive footage on abc.com with backstage cameras thanks to five streams around the studio (the red room, the judges, the sky box, the dance floor, and a hosted feed with relevant social media conversations).

4) Cheech & Chong Together Again: Cheech Marin is going to make quite the entrance with his comedy partner, Tommy Chong, in the season premiere tonight. In addition to that crazy duo, the entire Robertson clan from Duck Dynasty will also be in attendance. Truthfully, I'm just hoping for Alfonso Ribiero's former co-stars, Ricky Schroeder and Will Smith. If DWTS really wanted to wax nostalgic, they'd think about having Ribiero enter on a toy train circa the Silver Spoons days. There's also this gem from the '80s sitcom, which I urge you all to watch:__