Chicks in the Office
Chicks in the Office

DWTS Week 1 Deep Dive, Tom Bateman Interview + Mormon Wives: Mikayla Exits & Taylor Custody Battle

September 18, 2026

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Dancing With the Stars Returns, Tom Bateman Charms, and Mormon Wives Drama Deepens

The first week of Dancing With the Stars delivered a two-night premiere that separated the male and female celebrities, and the contrast was immediately apparent. The men's night featured a wide range of ability, from the genuinely impressive to the memorably awkward, while the women's night brought higher expectations and some surprising scoring inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the Mormon Wives universe continues to unravel, with Mikayla exiting the show over Taylor Frankie Paul's return and TMZ reporting that Taylor has failed multiple court-ordered drug tests, resulting in her parenting time being cut to just eight hours per week.

Dancing With the Stars Night One: The Men Take the Floor

The male celebrities kicked things off, and the results were mixed. Jackson Olson and Emma Slater danced a cha-cha to the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" and earned all fives. Emma finally has a partner in his twenties, which opens up choreographic possibilities, but Jackson's footwork was sloppy. Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess performed a tango to "Are You Gonna Go My Way" and scored 17 (a six from Carrie Ann, fives from the rest). Tyler showed tons of potential despite looking a bit stiff, and the hosts noted that his return to screens has been warmly received by Bachelor Nation fans who remember his 2019 run.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (01:05) **Birthday Weekend Kickoff & Eagles Hype** - Fran’s birthday is Sunday; they open the show with a birthday song and immediately pivot to demanding an Eagles win for the occasion.
  • 2 (03:18) **Disney Collab, Lost Package & Birthday Plans** - Fran shows off her Eagles–Disney shirt, reveals a missing merch box, and discusses low-key birthday and anniversary celebrations.
  • 3 (12:59) **Olive the Dog, Age Confusion & Moving Update** - Olive is relaxing in her Lola pet bed; Ria admits she still reflexively says she’s 30 despite being 32, and Fran reveals she already has a new apartment fully furnished.
  • 4 (16:44) **Harry Styles Concert Story & Type-A Travel Debate** - Fran recounts the drama of turning down a Harry Styles invite because it conflicted with her husband’s birthday, and the hosts debate who is truly type-A.
  • 5 (27:03) **Tom Bateman Interview Preview & Fan-Girl Energy** - Ria and Fran gush about their upcoming interview with Tom Bateman, explaining why they left the studio skipping and jumping with excitement.
  • 6 (33:28) **DWTS Night 1: Opening Dances & Julianne’s Flubs** - The two-night premiere is recapped; Julianne Hough’s hosting mistakes are called out, and the first male celebrities’ dances are reviewed.
  • 7 (42:10) **DWTS Night 1: Tyler, Connor, Guillermo & Ezra** - Tyler Cameron, Connor Leving, Guillermo, and Ezra Freeman are discussed, with strong opinions on who was unfairly judged and who was entertaining.

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Show Notes

FALL TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/justbetweenustour. Fran’s birthday! (00:00-32:10). Dancing with the Stars week 1 full recap (33:22-1:16:42). Mikayla Matthews exits The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + Taylor Frankie Paul allegedly fails multiple drug tests (1:16:43-1:23:59). Interview with the delightful Tom Bateman - talking his new movie The Love Hypothesis, having 14 siblings, Based on a True Story + more! (1:25:54-2:05:18). Beat Ria & Fran game 235 with Matt & Kenzie (2:06:13-2:26:41). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.


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