Ilona Maher 'DWTS' Results Week 1? Her Dance, Partner and Score

Ilona Maher brought her energy to the ballroom last night at the premiere of “Dancing with the Stars.”

The Olympic rugby star from Burlington takes part in this season of the reality show together with his professional partner Alan Bersten.

In the first episode, Maher said she wanted to highlight the importance of body confidence during her time on the show.

“I'm a very tall, muscular woman, but I also feel so beautiful and feminine,” Maher said. “I mean, you know, I didn't grow up in very comfortable circumstances, so now I want to make it easier for young girls to love their bodies.”

“I approach the game like an animal, but in the ballroom I bring the beauty,” she added.

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This is how she did it:

What song did Ilona Maher dance to on “DWTS”?

At the “Dancing with the Stars” premiere, the stars danced to a song of their choice that represents their personal anthem.

Maher danced a cha-cha to Shania Twain's “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”

How did Ilona Maher do on “DWTS”?

For her cha-cha, the judges of Dancing with the Stars gave Ilona Maher a score of 18/30. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli all gave Maher 6/10.

The bronze medalist was thrilled with the result and cheered and shook her chest with her partner Alan Bersten.