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Live from Los Angeles,

it's Dance Steps' judges Bella Fox and Ben Sparks,

bringing you some vintage Christmas cheer!

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Hannah!

Nice lipstick shade! Your glam is perfect.

Thanks, but I can't wait for this Christmas show to be done.

Sounds like you need a break from the spotlight.

Oh, I can't wait for you to come home for Christmas

and we can hang out like old times.

I forgot to tell you.

Ben can't come out with me this year.

He's heading out early to go skiing with Antonia

in Jackson Hole.

How could he not want to hang out with not one but two

of his favorite dance partners?

Honestly, he's been acting really strange.

I don't know if the fame has gone to his head,

but something is off.

I'm sure it's just the pressure from the show.

Just, tell him to bring Antonia when they're done skiing.

I did. He said maybe they'd come on Christmas Eve.

Maybe he's buying you an expensive Christmas gift.

I haven't been his girlfriend for years.

You know that.

We're more like brother and sister.

And you also know that he just proposed to Antonia

over Labor Day weekend.

I do.

I guess they're cute together.

Plus, we're not buying gifts this year.

We're donating to a good cause.

And if I remember correctly, it was your idea.

It is a good idea, isn't it?

Oh Will! Come here.

Come say hi to my best friend, Bella.

She's also the Lead Judge on "Dance Steps".

Bella, this is Will.

Hi.

Hi Will. Are you one of Hannah's dancers?

Oh, no not a chance.

Will's my landlord at the studio.

Best one ever. Mr. Fix It here.

But great idea, Bella, maybe we can get him to dance.

Oh, no.

I may be handy but I promise you I have two left feet.

No one has two left feet.

You just need the right dance teacher.

You're probably right.

Hey!

Nice to meet you, Bella.

Nice to meet you, Will.

Oh that was my five minute call. I'm going to have to go.

Oh, wait! I have news!

My studio got into

the National Snowball Dance Competition this year!

That's amazing! Congratulations!

Thanks.

Okay, break a leg.

Okay. Mwah! Bye.

All right, folks.

We will be going live in one minute.

If everyone can remain in their seats.

Antonia!

I love you, but what did you do?

Ben, I know this is going to hurt Bella

but this was supposed to be announced four weeks ago.

We can't wait until the finale.

My promotion is going to take away from the big win.

Fine. Look, I agree.

We don't want to take the spotlight

off the winning couple.

We've known this is the right change for a long time now.

Ratings are going down and

the show needs a refresh.

If we just wait until the season is over,

then we can do all the talk shows, release a statement,

talk about all the changes then.

You promised that you were going to talk to Bella

when you found a good time.

But you haven't found one.

You two are always laughing

about some ridiculous inside joke.

Do you think there's ever a good time to tell my best friend

that you're taking her job as Lead Judge.

And announcing it on air

is going to hurt her more than anything.

And that's the last thing I want to do to Bella,

especially at Christmas.

Look, let's just not do this while the cameras are rolling.

Wait until the season is over, please.

It has to be done, Ben.

The show needs someone younger in the lead seat.

It's not personal.

Oh, come on. Of course it's personal.

She has no idea.

Oh, she has an idea all right.

Bella!

I didn't want it to be this way.

Oh, you didn't want to be Lead Judge?

Or you didn't want me to find out

unless the cameras were rolling?

The drama is at the judges' table!

This is a Christmas ratings miracle!

Let's go live! Go live!

Bella look. We've been friends since we were kids.

I should have told you about this.

Why didn't you just talk to me?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

You have betrayed me so much.

Please, Bella, don't...

No, just no.

Don't worry.

You can still sit at the judges' table with me.

Go break a leg. For real!

Bella, come on! Please!

All right, folks, we're going live in one minute.

If everyone can remain in their seats.

Hello?

What is the matter with those two?

They couldn't have talked with you privately?

I guess being demoted is great live TV.

At least I wasn't actually fired.

Well, they should have at least talked with you.

Obviously, it would have been awkward but

better than public embarrassment.

A million times better than being shocked

on prime time television.

With online replays around the clock.

I just... Ohhhh!

Thanks, I was trying not to think about that.

You know what you need? A white Christmas!

The snow's been falling for days here!

Special order from Santa.

Change your flight. Come earlier!

I can't. The finale is this week.

It would be unprofessional of me to miss it.

"Dance Steps" just turned your world upside down.

No one's expecting you to put on a smile

and pretend you didn't practically just get fired

in front of the whole country!

Well, world, actually.

Thanks for the reminder.

You need your real best friend, not some pretend LA friends.

And you can stay with me as long as you like.

Well, I can't argue with that. Okay.

Excellent! Upstate New York here you come.

You can eat all the Christmas cookies you want.

Just get on a plane pronto.

Oh, and, you can help get my students get ready

for the Snowball Competition.

What?

It'll help take your mind off all the drama.

Have a great flight!

Hi!

- Will? - Bella. Hi.

Hi. My phone said this shop was close by,

and I was hoping it was nice.

It's gorgeous in there, yeah.

If you're going for Hannah,

don't forget, she loves sparkly.

Always sparkly.

Yeah.

I think Hannah would like that one.

That one is gorgeous, yeah.

I'm going to go get that.

Nice seeing you.

Yeah. Nice to see you too.

Ahhhhhh!

I missed you so much, Bella!

I've missed you so much too!

And all the snow.

Here.

It's beautiful.

And sparkly!

Thank you! Come on in.

They should be ashamed of themselves,

blindsiding you like that.

Yeah. I never want to go outside in public ever again.

Don't say that.

Your big, beautiful life can never be reduced to a

worst day at work ever meme.

You know what you need?

You need to dance!

It's been such a long day.

I really don't feel like dancing.

Oh, come on. Our favorite movie!

We can do the sisters scene.

It will cheer you up.

Okay.

Oh, if Miss Bernadette could see us now.

She'd say fake it until you make it.

Let your light shine!

True happiness is not in the spotlight.

It's who you share your dance with.

Oh! We need wine!

Yes, we do.

Augh!

Morning sleepyhead!

Well, I'm still on west coast time.

It's still early for me.

String light emergency over.

I got to go back to the office.

Ah, Will, actually, maybe you should stick around.

Bella's going to help train the students

and get them ready for the Snowball.

You might be able to pick up a thing or two.

Hannah, no. I can't. I can't do it.

Don't tell me it's too soon.

Oh come on. She's probably still reeling.

The humiliating public backstabbing

is all on Antonia and the producers.

And Ben.

You did nothing wrong.

Well I still feel awful.

I've never lost a job before.

Please Bella.

My students have been working so hard and the annual Snowball

is my studio's biggest chance to get noticed.

You might even reconnect with what you love most about dance.

Your spirit does comes alive in competition.

Okay. But, it's against my will.

I am your witness, Bella.

Ah, you're a life saver.

The dancers should be here soon and the music is all cued up.

I just have to go pick up some props for the Snowball

and some last minute Christmas gifts!

Okay... Bye, Hannah!

You're welcome!

Good morning.

Morning.

It's nice of you subbing in for Hannah.

I'm sure her students will love having

a famous dancer teaching them today.

I'm not sure about famous.

I love teaching and helping people.

That's my favorite thing to do.

Yeah?

Did you know that Hannah and I

were going to open up our own studio?

Oh?

Yeah, we were going to have this huge space

and have big dance classes and Saturday night dances.

That sounds like fun.

Yeah, it would have been fun.

Hey, how are you with really old boom boxes?

Oh, I can give it a try but

I think the 90's called and they want it back.

Do you know we use to actually train

to a live piano in the 90's.

Wow. I think the 1890's are calling now?

No?

Okay, funny guy. You know what?

I think you should take my lesson.

I want to see those two left feet of yours.

Yeah, not a chance. Sorry.

What, you just come here for the coffee?

Yeah, the coffee and

the Christmas decoration emergencies.

Just don't tell the head office that I'm pulling

some superintendent duties, that's all.

Really? Why?

Oh no, it's a joke.

I'm actually the head of the management group.

You know, selling and buying buildings.

Okay, so why does Hannah make you out to be the handyman?

Just like the same reason you got roped into helping for

the Snowball Competition.

She is a very persuasive woman.

You know her. She's your friend.

That's true. One minute she was cheering me up

and the next minute I'm stuck teaching her students

for the Snowball competition.

I have to say she's pretty good.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

But now I'm going to need some coffee.

- Do you want some. - Please. Thank you.

Thanks.

You know Bella, I wanted to tell you something.

I'm very sorry, very sorry

about what happened on your show.

And on top of everything during the Christmas finals too.

This Antonia is something.

She stole your job.

She's... terrible.

Well, she didn't exactly steal it.

Wait. You watch the show?

Yeah, every week. With my grandma.

You're her favorite.

That is so sweet.

Ah, they really made a huge mistake replacing you.

Well, that was nice of you to say.

I'm not trying to say that to be nice.

Your career...

Is full of accomplishments.

See you in a bit.

Hey. Wait.

Do you think you could stick around?

I might need some help with this impossibly outdated tech.

Wow! How could I say no to that?

I'll be in my office if you need me.

Okay. Bye.

Hi, everyone! Hi, um, I'm Bella Fox.

And Hannah has asked me to fill in for her

and get you ready for the Snowball Competition.

Okay, everyone, so let's warm up.

Bella!

Adam! You have made my day.

Are you okay?

I'm so sorry for what they did to you on TV.

Yeah, I'm okay.

I'm much better now I'm with my friends.

So Hannah talked you into teaching?

Yeah. I didn't feel like I was ready,

but with you as the assistant teacher, I think I am.

I know you're ready. Shall we?

Okay. All right.

So let's get started with the salsa.

I'll put some music on, if I can get this thing to work.

There we go.

So we're going to come forward with the left foot.

Six, seven and...

One, two, three.

And one, two three.

Very good. We're looking great, guys.

Let's take it to the side. To the side.

Excellent.

Looking good.

I know Reba and Alfredo never have the rhythm

but they do have a spark.

I'm sure there was some stepping on toes, though.

Literally.

There was but you've taught them well.

Thanks.

I'm super stressing about the competition.

I feel like they are ready but

some of them are really lacking in confidence.

And I think we're running out of time.

They been learning from the one and only Hannah Kyle.

So, they can do it.

Yeah. You're right.

And with your help and my persistence,

we'll be spectacular.

It'll be fun!

Except I can't stop thinking about the show.

I know. You love that show.

Yeah...

Let me guess. Your producer.

Yeah.

Stick to your guns, Bella.

I'm sorry about all this, Bella.

We were going to talk to you next week

about your position at the judges' table.

Announce it on the finale.

Hook the audience in for next season.

Some hook. You practically fired me.

Listen, Bella. You are a great judge.

And the love you have for dance

really shines through when you talk to contestants.

Thank you. But?

But...

The people upstairs think it's time for a rebrand.

Ah, you know, a refresh.

Someone younger, a pop star who can barely dance?

That was made very clear to me on live TV.

I'm a meme, Darla!

This is not how we wanted to launch the news,

so here's the spin...

It's a new chapter in "Dance Steps'" family scrapbook.

It's good you got away!

You've been working too hard for too long.

You need time out of the spotlight.

Your family here misses you!

Well, maybe the ratings are missing me?

Okay, you're right.

The audience isn't loving Antonia right now.

But we can capitalize on this.

Oh, God, that sounded awful out loud.

Look, I've been trying to talk to the network

to delay the finale until after Christmas.

No guarantees.

But, the show must go on,

and you know we still have you under contract.

I'm sorry, but this is all sounding so ridiculous.

Okay. It's the holidays.

Let me work this out.

You go enjoy yourself, don't worry about this.

And have fun with your friends!

Sorry. Insensitive.

Your friends stabbed you in the back.

But okay, hey, have fun with different friends.

Come back in the new year.

Sit at the table with us.

Hannah...

Let's crush this Snowball Competition.

I'm in. I'm so in!

Yesssss!

Toe, heel, step...

Let's speed it up a little.

Toe, heel, step. Toe, heel, step. Toe, heel, step...

All right, everyone.

Great work today.

The Snowball Dance Competition is a week away.

So make sure you have your costumes in sparkling shape.

That means you, Marcus!

Oh, and if anyone wants private lessons,

talk to Bella.

She doesn't seem to have any pressing work engagements.

Very funny.

All right. We'll see you at next class.

Make sure you all come because we have a lot of work to do.

Okay? Bye.

Okay, do we have any actually trained dancers here?

I don't know yet.

Will swears his neighbor Andre can dance,

so he's going to talk to him.

Hey I'm Andre. Will sent me.

I know who you are, so you must be Hannah Kyle.

I'm Hannah. Welcome!

I've never done the Snowball Competition before,

but Will said I might be able to go with your school

if I'm good enough.

Yeah, well, show us what you've got.

Bella Fox just spoke to me!

I'll get right on it.

He might be our ringer.

He might be a Christmas miracle.

We might actually win this thing.

That's great, Andre! Keep it going.

First things first.

Who are you going to dance with?

You want me to dance at the Snowball?

Of course!

I can't dance. I'm the studio owner.

Well, you and I both know I might have to leave soon.

Let me talk to your agent. Those people did you wrong.

You're all doing great.

And Andre, welcome to the Snowball team.

Great work, everybody!

The Snowball Trophy is ours!

Oh! Great, you're here.

I need a new step for the Snowball.

Can you help me out?

I just need a body to figure it out on.

- Hold me. - Holding.

Okay.

You're going to take a step forward on this foot.

Forward... Good! Back...

Now, let's grab my shoulder...

Come forward... Good!

Now you're going to dip me, so...

Dip... Good!

And then spin around. And then over...

And voila!

Well...

Maybe now you can do something for me.

Will you come with me

to my office Christmas party tomorrow?

It's a little last minute.

And, um, I don't have anything to wear.

What? Hannah can lend you something sparkly.

Yeah, she does love sparkly and she loves to shop, so...

So it's a yes?

Yeah. So now do me a favor?

I was terrible at this.

Can you please show me one more time.

Okay.

I'm still holding.

Will's a great guy.

You approve?

Pftt!

Okay, so I didn't approve of Ben when you were dating him

but maybe I was a bit jealous that you were in a relationship

and I wasn't.

Nice self awareness.

Will is everything you want and you know it.

So just embrace the flirting

and forget about the public humiliation double whammy!

Well, the internet exists, Hannah.

You know what I mean.

Getting fired from a job is a huge hit to the self esteem.

But you are a vibrant, beautiful, graceful,

intelligent...

Okay, thanks for the pep talk

but Will's waiting and I have to go.

Ahh...

What?

Just, ah...

Try this on.

Yeah.

Hi!

Wow.

You look amazing.

Thank you. You look great too.

Let's go.

I... I have to tell you something.

Uh huh?

I loved dancing with you. You're an incredible teacher.

You deserve to be the number one judge on that show.

The expert voice.

Yeah, well I'm afraid the online clips

would say a different story.

Listen, I'm serious.

What they did to you was horrible.

But all the way to the end,

you kept your grace under the pressure.

You really think so?

Yeah!

I mean, as professional as anyone can be

under the circumstances, yeah.

Bella, you are all class.

Thank you.

That really means a lot.

Whoop!

Are they your colleagues?

Ah, yeah yeah.

It's always the one you least expect that

let loose at a Christmas party.

That is true.

So tell me something I would least expect about you?

- Me? - Yeah.

Oh wow...

Least expected... I have one.

I sponsor a chimpanzee named Isabel

at a refuge down in Florida.

I have a picture of her on the fridge.

I will bring it tomorrow.

Yeah, it's pretty interesting.

I get a postcard from time to time.

You know, it's a pretty low maintenance relationship.

My high maintenance relationship was racing.

Ah.

You know, Indy cars.

Do you still race?

Actually, no, I stopped last year.

Were you good?

Kind of.

Okay, I bet you were really good.

But why did you stop?

Well, some of the other drivers got into very bad accidents, so

I stopped before it was me.

I saved some of my winnings and, you know,

started to buy properties.

Well, I'm sure your Grandma Grace

is really happy about that.

Grace was thrilled, for sure.

Listen, now tell me something random about you.

Once I was on a beach, I was swimming in the ocean

and over a hundred jelly fish stung me.

It made the news and everything.

What! Where?

On my bum.

Where?

Oh. In Australia.

Where everything can kill you.

Right, in France, we only have snails, so we good.

But here, only fresh lakes so no jelly fish in sight.

Another reason I love it here so much.

Hey, I saw an article today.

Well, you're not going to be thrilled.

"The Ten Men Bella Fox Should Date."

Oh my goodness.

Guess what? I never made the cut!

Pretty disappointed, but, hey, anyway...

Well I'd say that's just really poor journalism!

Uh huh. I agree.

Who's ready for karaoke?

So you say you don't dance.

But do you karaoke?

- Are you going to sing? - Yes!

♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪

♪ La la la la la la la la la

♪ Tis the season to be jolly

♪ La la la la la la la la la

♪ La la la la la la la la la!!! ♪

I can't believe you didn't know the words to "Deck the Halls".

I'm sorry, I'm French. But by the way you were great.

You were following that bouncing ball like a champ.

I tried.

I meant to ask you.

Are the dancers for the Snowball Competition

working out?

They're working so hard. They're so dedicated.

It's amazing.

Okay. But what I meant to ask is do they have the moves?

Can they win?

You seem awfully invested in this competition

for someone who doesn't dance.

I'm an athlete. I love to compete.

You know, athletes make great dancers.

Thank you.

Well, I did dance once.

But at my own high school prom. But that was it.

What about you?

Ah, my mom put me into dance when I was four.

And I loved it.

And then Ben and I got partnered up

when we were teenagers.

Ben. You used to date?

Well, we dated a long time ago.

We were just kids and we moved to America

and got onto "Dance Steps" and then Antonia,

she joined the show about a year ago.

And, you know what?

I hate to admit it but they're actually perfect together.

So hold on. You were all friends until...

Until they stabbed me in the back.

But, that's all behind me now.

And I just want to say thank you

for bringing me here tonight.

Because I've actually had a really good time.

I'm very happy that you came.

Do you want to raid the dessert buffet?

Yes!

Let's go!

I hope we can do this again.

Bella, look, I know you're going through a lot lately.

You don't have to...

What I mean is if you need to talk, I'm here.

I really appreciate that.

- Au revoir. - Au revoir.

Coming up, the career triangle

that rocked the "Dance Steps" world!

Ben Sparks and Antonia Baker sit down here with me,

the one and only Simon Leman.

We'll be back in a minute.

And I know you can't wait!

It is so inappropriate to do this on television!

Like, how can you bare your feelings to a camera!

Yeah, I thought they were my friends.

Yeah, before the whole "et tu Brute" betrayal.

Are you sure you want to go back into that fishbowl?

Let me guess, your producer?

You have some weird sixth sense, you know that, right?

But, yes.

It's Darla pretending to care.

For what it's worth, I'm not pretending.

I really want you to be happy.

Audience, please welcome,

Ben Sparks and Antonia Baker.

Ben, we know these are difficult times for you.

Do you still actually have a friendship with Bella Fox?

Yes, Simon, thankfully, I think I do.

Okay, because

you actually stabbed her in the back professionally.

I truly am grateful to have Bella as a friend.

We've been friends for over thirty years.

We competed in Ballroom together,

we were kids in the same ballet class.

But, yes, I should have communicated better,

and I'm doing my best to fix that.

But Bella and I, we're really important to each other.

Okay, because actually my sources say

you're no longer on speaking terms.

Is that correct?

No, no it's not.

Look, if you ask me, I think the pressures of the show,

they started to take a toll on Bella.

And I'd notice how her inner spirit had changed.

And you're sure it wasn't you?

Again, I should have communicated better,

but Bella and I, we'll always be friends.

Our parents are friends. Her aunt was our coach.

She really is like a sister I never had.

Does this seem cold to you? This seems cold.

Antonia, now that you're the lead judge

on "Dance Steps", tell us how does that feel?

Oh, I love the show. Everyone is so wonderful.

The crew, the couples, just everyone.

And I'm determined to be

the best lead judge this show has ever had.

Even if that means your...

Friend Bella Fox is out?

I didn't want to hurt Bella. It's just business.

I do miss her.

Well, what would you say to Bella

if she were here today?

Look right in that camera.

I'd say come back to your "Dance Steps" family, Bella.

I miss you at the table!

And what would you say to her, Ben?

Bella, take the break you need.

Dance every day.

Find what it is that truly makes you happy.

Then when you do, come back to us.

We really care about you, Bella.

And that's our show today everybody.

Give it up for Ben and Antonia.

We will see you on Friday.

All right everyone, you're doing great.

I'm so happy with all your hard work.

Sorry. Sorry.

Work! Sorry.

Bella and I have made our decisions

about the competition.

George and Liz,

you have the most beautiful waltz I've seen this year.

Share that with the world.

Marcus and Maureen, you're a pair.

Hannah, I just found out

I might have to work the day of the competition.

I'm going to try not to but you know how it is.

I can't lose this job.

Yeah, me too.

I'm so busy at the post office right now.

They might have me work the night shift.

Okay, well, Bella might be able to fill in for Maureen.

Andre, can you practice with Maureen, as well,

just in case Marcus can't make it.

Of course! I'll make you proud Ms. Kyle.

You already do.

Everyone else, you can find your names outside on the list.

You all have a place to have fun at the Snowball.

Congratulations!

We're still covered.

We have strong dancers in all the big three events.

A win would really help with enrollment so we just need

to drill down on all of those dances.

I've got you covered.

Thank you.

We'll be good.

Ready to decorate?

Definitely. But Hannah owes us big time for this one.

Might get us on the nice list.

I like the way you're thinking.

Oh, I didn't know what I was getting into.

No you didn't!

♪ Christmas

♪ It's Christmas

♪ Christmas

♪ It's Christmas

♪ The world is tired of waiting ♪

♪ It's time for celebrating

♪ With all the people we love

♪ All our friends and all our family ♪

♪ Gathered round the tree

♪ And feel the spirits above

♪ Christmas [Christmas]

♪ It's Christmas [Christmas]

♪ It's Christmas

♪ Dance baby

Ugh. This picture is more annoying every time I see it.

Can I be corny for a second and just say

how wonderful it is to have you here for Christmas.

Bella?

It's really nice having you here for Christmas.

Bella! Where'd you go?

Sorry! I love being here, too.

Saved by the bell!

Thanks for these.

Will brought us fancy coffees!

I came here to let her know about all this decorating

she got us to do at the studio.

You're part of the dance community, Will.

Community helps community.

Now sit I will pay you in cookies.

I'm taking mine to go.

Here you go. Have a cookie.

Thank you.

This is so good.

C'est superbe!

Ah, oui!

I'm sorry. I hope I'm not interrupting?

No. We're just relaxing.

I was trying to find something to watch on TV, but...

Here. Find us something.

Okay.

There's racing this late in the day?

It's an old replay. A great race.

I love watching my friends drive.

We text between races, talk sometimes.

I'm not on the team anymore but they're still my team,

you know?

Yeah, it's kind of like that in dancing too.

- Yeah? - Uh huh.

I can't believe how much fun that was watching racing.

And, um, team captain here. You must miss it.

Yeah.

These are dedicated people, you know.

You don't go far in the field if you're not passionate.

Driven, you mean?

Touche.

What about you? Why did you stop competing?

You don't have to tell me.

It's just that you danced all over the world.

It's must have been a lot fun.

It was so much fun.

Well, we got a call from a lady,

kind of like a TV legend.

And to be honest, Ben and I were just sick of traveling.

Makes sense. Why not TV.

I bet the camera loved you right from your first audition.

No. I was so nervous.

Of course.

You were out of your comfort zone.

You're not on the dancing floor anymore.

I hope you never look back.

You're really good at what you do.

Let's watch another race.

Okay.

You're up early!

I'm still half asleep.

Are you too excited for Christmas to sleep?

Very funny.

I'm off to the studio to do new choreography

for your Snowball Competition.

Oh yeah. Cheers to that!

Right behind you.

Just finishing my coffee.

Oh yeah, Hannah! I'll see you at the 10 o'clock class!

Okay bye.

Oh Will! I didn't expect to see you here so early.

Ah, my breakfast meeting got canceled

so I thought I'd drop by.

I hope it's okay?

Yeah, of course it's okay. We love having you here.

Yeah, I love to come here and relax, decompress.

Oh. De - com - press.

Okay. Got it.

You saw me.

Saw you what?

I normally like it when people cannot lie.

But today, I would not mind if you didn't see

that humiliating display of, I don't know what it was!

Humiliating? More like pure joy.

I've seen a lot of dancing and you are amazing.

- Really? - Uh huh.

Okay. Question. Answer honestly.

Sure.

Do you enjoy dancing?

I... guess so.

I saw you. I know you love it.

Yes I do love dancing.

When I was twelve years old, I gathered all the courage

in the world to ask a girl to dance with me at school.

All the other boys were shuffling their feet

from one to the other.

I couldn't help but bust a move.

Even my best friend made fun of me.

So for me, that was it.

Oh, well kids can be so mean.

Especially when my braces were showing so much.

Do you know how wonderful it was

to see you dancing without a care in the world?

- All right, dancer boy. - Whoa!

Dance with me.

I'll lead. Don't worry.

Thank you. I'm ready.

So we're going to go forward. One, two, three...

Look at this. We're dancing!

Just that.

Yeah, just that. One, two, three...

One, two, three...

Wow, look at you go. You're a natural.

I have the best teacher.

You're looking so good.

Everyone's doing such a great job.

Fantastic!

All right, that's it for today. And remember to hydrate!

- So. - So?

How's the search for a partner going?

What?

You need a dance partner for the Snowball.

Well, I may have found myself a ringer.

Hmmm. You don't say?

Well, it's early days but we seem to be in step.

Well, that's how all the best dances start.

One foot in front of the other.

Your secret admirer?

No. Darla. My old life calling.

Simon Leman wants your side of the story.

You know what? I need to face this.

Right now.

Okay. All right.

Well that's almost it for our show today.

But before we go, I have a last minute surprise,

a surprise you've been waiting for, Dance Watchers.

Just like I have.

Right now, Bella Fox is joining us from the east coast.

And we'll see where she is on the forgiveness spectrum.

Hello Bella!

Hi Simon.

I can hear from your voice that you're in pain

from this career sabotage.

Well, I'm not going to lie. It was a difficult night.

And you had no idea the show wanted to make changes?

I had no idea.

And it hurt more than it needed to because it was so public.

And I was embarrassed.

Well, with friends like Antonia and Ben,

who needs enemies, right?

What would you like to say to your

former friends and current judges?

I'd have to say...

Thank you!

Excuse me?

I really mean it. A sincere thank you.

I am in a good place.

I'm exploring connections

with people outside of the spotlight.

And I'm happy.

Oh, any connections in particular?

Well, it's too soon.

But if you love dance,

make sure you check out this year's Snowball.

And keep on dancing! Bye.

Bye-ee!

Yes! You're amazing Bella.

You caught them all by surprise.

Me too.

It's so fun having you here!

I'm glad I'm here too. I love being on holiday.

Maybe this gives you some time to step back and really think

about if television is what you want to be doing.

I need real.

A real Christmas, with a real friend.

I got you, girlfriend.

Yeah.

Anyway, I should take my own advice.

Let's say we get this Christmas party going.

Yeah!

- Wrap Battle? - Yeah.

It's Christmas time and the snow is falling

It's Christmas time and the shops are calling!

No!

Gift wrapping!

Bring it!

Please think seriously about staying.

Well I'm not going anywhere soon!

Plus, you haven't told me what you want Santa

to bring you for Christmas.

Will Santa convince you to stay?

How about we just go last minute Christmas shopping?

Yes!

Hello?

Bella! Hey.

Ah, thanks for picking up.

Hi Benjamin.

Benjamin? Wow. You never call me that.

Aren't you filming promos today?

Yeah, Darla scheduled some blackout days.

Things are not going good here, Bella.

It's really not the same without you.

Yeah. Right.

Right. Okay, um, look.

I'm really sorry about the way that things happened.

Then with Simon Leman,

you were so nice to Antonia and I.

You put on a brave face just so the audience wouldn't hate us.

Yeah, well, it's called being gracious, Ben.

I just never expected to be humiliated

in front of so many people.

But, I'm here with Hannah and I'm actually really happy.

Life is good.

I'm really happy for you, Bella.

But you are coming back to the show, right?

I don't know, Ben. I don't know

Look, we need you here, Bella.

We're having a meeting tomorrow.

Good! All right. Now, you're going to turn me.

Good one!

Hey, ah... Are you sure you locked the door?

I don't want anybody to see my moves. Please.

Yes. I locked the door.

Hannah has a key.

And she's at the movies. So don't worry.

Thank you. I trust you.

By the way, I saw you on "The Simon Leman Show".

I meant to ask you...

Sorry my phone just went off.

- Just give me a second. - Sure.

I'm so sorry. Can you give me a minute?

It's the show and I should really take it.

- Sure. - All right.

Okay, so how was the meeting?

Ah! Nobody can agree on what to do.

Please tell me you're coming back soon.

It's so snowy here. It's like real Christmas.

You know that people actually move to LA

so they don't have to deal with winter, right?

I don't know if that's right for me anymore.

And actually, I think I may have met someone here.

I haven't felt this way in such a long time.

Oh really? I'm very happy for you.

What's the lucky fellow's name?

Will Jones.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Yeah, sure.

Did I seem happy on the show?

You know, like before that night, I mean.

Yeah, I think so.

I've always loved being a part of the show.

But I just, I don't really know how I feel anymore.

For me, I just know the show is where I'm meant to be.

Maybe I'm just fighting for something

that I don't really want.

Remember when I was about ten years old and I used to watch

all the Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly movies?

Yes, I remember.

And I'd be there for hours in front of my bedroom mirror

trying to copy all their moves.

Yeah, I'm sure your mom still has video of that.

Of course she still has the videos!

Well, even to this day, every time I step out onto this set,

I get exactly the same feeling I did then.

Like everything's just magic.

Wow. That's amazing.

You don't feel the same way?

Not a lot of us tonight.

Okay, not to panic.

I'm sure it's just the snowy weather.

Hey, I'm sure they'll just shoveling out.

I hope so.

Okay, let's get started...

Thanks for the ride.

It was really nice to see a movie in an actual theater.

Yeah. I may have overheard you talking to Ben and...

Are you jealous?

No, umm...

I just love spending time with you.

I love spending time with you too.

Oh my goodness! What is this place?

It's huge! It's like a ballroom.

Wow!

Okay.

It may sound crazy, too soon, or whatever people think.

But just hear me out.

If I've ever learned anything in life,

it's to follow my instincts.

And...

Bella...

I'm head over heels for you. You must know that.

My life makes sense when I'm around you.

Don't go back to Los Angeles. Please stay here.

I can buy this. You and Hannah can expand the studio finally.

More kids can fall in love with Ballroom.

And those Saturday night dances that you both two dreamed

about, it's all here.

Will, I...

I don't know what to say.

Say that you'll stay!

I need time to think.

With the show. And Ben.

Ben?

After everything he did to you? I don't understand.

It's complicated. We grew up together.

You still have feelings for him.

No. He's like a brother.

And you don't just get rid of old feelings for new ones.

You make room.

Like this beautiful room.

Will, all I'm asking for is some time.

Take all the time in the world. I'm here.

What is going on?

Darla, why is Pierre B the third judge in the new poster?

It's just an experiment.

The network bosses are throwing spaghetti to the wall down here

and we have to appease them.

Was this Antonia's idea?

No! She tried to talk them out of it.

They want to capitalize on Simon Leman's interview.

Well I still have a contract.

Well, they think you quit.

And you're all the way on the other side of the country.

And it's actually your job.

You're playing with my life.

Just to increase audience viewers.

I know, I know.

I don't mean to be insensitive, it's just Pierre B,

he's way too green to be siting in your chair.

Looks so young!

We did seven minutes of promo

and they're doing well with the audience.

You said you'd wait until after Christmas.

Nobody can replace you.

We're just going along with the press wave

until the next episode.

Well, give me something. What's going up there?

You got anything for me to spin?

I'm spending time with old friends.

I'm getting back into competitive dancing...

Oh that's good, Bella.

I'll tell the press that you're happy.

Am I happy?

Thank you everyone for coming.

I know it's been a crazy week.

Ah, just, everyone keep warming up.

That's great. I got to take this.

What?

Oh, okay. Okay.

Yes, thank you.

Ms. Kyle, what's wrong? Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. It's Andre.

What happened?

He hit some ice and he's had an accident.

Is he going to be all right?

I don't know any details yet. But he's in the hospital.

You know what? Class is canceled.

Let's go see Andre.

I wish...

Bella. We need to talk.

Bad news?

The thing is, the marketing with Pierre, Ben and Antonia

is hitting its stride.

Their social numbers are climbing.

Well, that's good news, right?

Yeah, but we still want you in the third chair.

And the more Pierre's star rises,

then the more our fickle fans forget about you.

I get it.

You need me to come back to LA.

Bottom line, it's been more than a week.

You need to decide if you want this job or not.

One marshmallow or two?

Not even three would be enough.

What happened?

I have to go back to the show.

Not before Christmas, though, right?

I have to do the finale.

Darla thought she could push it to next year

but then the executive producers wanted to hire another judge.

I get it.

You have to go back and fight for your job.

I don't like it. But, I get it.

Well right now, I'm the one that's not keeping up

the end of the deal.

Especially with the dancers.

But you need space. A real holiday.

Not that showbiz cares about any of those things.

But I do.

And I see how much you need those things.

Will cares, too, you know.

Oh Hannah.

Will showed me the most amazing space.

You could grow your studio.

- Really? - Yeah.

Oh, you could be my business partner like we talked about

all those years ago in Ms. Bernadette's class.

I need time.

Will doesn't know how long the studio will be for sale, and

Darla doesn't know how long she can keep the executives at bay.

All you need for Christmas is time.

No kidding.

This problem isn't going to fix itself.

Hey!

I have to tell you something.

Oh, this is where I hear, it's not you Will.

It's the show.

It's not that.

I can feel myself seriously falling for you, but...

But, so, there is a but.

A very small word that warns you

that a big negative is coming.

But, you don't think I'm such a great dancer, huh?

Or but, you're breaking up with me?

I have to go home.

I have to salvage what's left of my career.

Oh well, it's only on the other side of the country.

I've worked so hard for my career.

I just can't let it go.

But, you can let me go?

Hannah.

She's really gone, huh?

Yeah, she is.

She's not coming back?

Not for a long time.

Especially after what I said. I just walked out.

What an idiot.

Oh great.

What's up?

Maureen is 75 percent sure she has to work now

and Marcus is 50/50.

Andre is out.

Which means I don't have enough strong dancers

for the big three events.

But you can still win in two of the events, right?

Sure, but bragging rights for the Snowball

is all about the big three.

Just fill in for Maureen.

I can't.

I'm not allowed to compete because I'm the studio owner.

Too bad you hate dancing so much.

Also, you're not a girl.

No worry. I'm sure you'll find a way

to up the reputation of your school.

Thanks. Plus we can still go have fun, right.

All right. Let's go see Andre.

Everyone needs some company when they're in the hospital.

Yeah. I will go and meet you there.

I got a very expensive date with an electrician.

Another one?

Third date and counting.

He really likes you.

He adores me.

Live from Studio 5.

It's the "Dance Steps Showdown"!

Here to get us in the holiday spirit is our own Bella Fox

and Ben Sparks.

Thank you. Thank you all so much.

I'm so grateful for your love and support.

It really means a lot.

I'm not going to lie, it was a very difficult time.

I mean, you don't grow up dreaming about

being humiliated on live TV!

I've realized in life the most important thing

is to be honest with yourself and others.

I'm so happy to be back here at the finale

with all the performers, Ben, and even Antonia.

Well, that was exhausting.

How was the first day back?

A big lovefest with all the fans.

Congratulations.

I'm glad the show went well.

Do you want to know who won?

I'll just check it out on the morning show tomorrow.

Listen, I got to run.

I just, I wanted to check in and make sure you're okay.

Thanks, I'm okay.

Hannah, I'm sorry I had to leave.

I hope you can still compete in the Snowball.

Me too. I'm working on it.

I'd better go.

The Snowball waits for no dancer.

It does not. I'll talk to you later!

Yeah.

Hi, gorgeous!

Hi.

Hi, Bella! It's so good to see you.

Well, that TV hug was not our actual reunion.

Oh no. We need to talk.

Ah, no. We need to celebrate!

Like we used to on the road during the holidays!

Yes!

Ah, excuse me.

Can we get some Champagne over here please.

Just two glasses. Thanks.

It's so good to have you back, Bella.

It's great to see you two. Really.

It's so great to see you.

Pierre was so extra with the promos.

I cannot imagine him doing a full show.

Well if you're saying he's extra,

then he must have been really over the top!

What are you saying, Bella?

It's just a joke, sweetie. Don't worry.

Yes! We're all over the top when the cameras are rolling.

Let's talk about you then.

I hear you have a new guy.

Hannah showed me some of the posts.

Who is the new mystery man?

Well, his name is Will. And he's actually amazing.

He's smart, he's fun.

Here.

Oh, good looking!

Uh huh.

But can he dance?

Well, he's not a dancer. But he does love to dance.

So when is he moving down?

He's not.

That's fine.

You're going to be way too busy for any romance.

I don't know if the production team told you yet but

it looks like the lead judge position is yours after all.

You fought for me! You actually had my back?

Ben? What is it?

Ah, Antonia honey.

Maybe, maybe this isn't the right time to be doing this.

Just tell her.

Remember when Antonia and I went away to that resort

over Labor Day weekend?

Yeah, you got engaged.

Actually, we eloped.

Okay.

And now, Antonia is expecting.

Oh! Congratulations.

The show only wants you back because they don't want to

have to find somebody when she goes away on maternity leave.

So... So it's mine by default?

You're back! That's all that matters, right?

Look, I'm happy for you but how am I just hearing about this

consolation prize right now?

Bella, we haven't released this news to the public yet.

Just stop it, Antonia. She has a right to vent.

Okay, I'm not going to make a fool of myself again

over your orchestrated drama.

Okay. Congratulations and Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.

I really am happy for you.

Thanks, Bella.

You know I always wanted a family.

I know.

We wish the best for you too.

You have a funny way of showing it.

I've spent the last week with people who, who really care.

Real people.

What, this Will guy you just met like a hot minute ago?

Yeah.

And why do you care so much about her new boyfriend?

Okay, I'm going to leave you two to play happy family.

I'm going to go and

be the person that I'm actually meant to be. So...

I'm happy for you. Merry Christmas. Bye.

All right, the Snowball is almost here!

Stop! Everybody stop right where you are!

Bella!

We're all here!

Wow! You all look so great!

I miss you so much.

We miss you too Bella.

Two more days until the big night.

The Snowball Competition!

You feeling ready?

Ah, as ready as we'll ever be.

How's Andre?

Much better. He's out of the hospital.

Well, let's do this for Andre!

I love how you all support each other

and really work together as a team.

Ah, thank you Bella.

But for today we are all here practicing

the rough patches in each of our dances.

I have blisters.

But I also have bandages.

Thank you, Marcus.

Let's just work until we get it right.

Yeah. That! Wooo!

Bye Bella. I'll call you later.

Bye. Good luck.

Thanks for getting lunch, Will. It smells great.

Better than hospital food, right?

You're funny.

Sit down, sit down.

You okay? I could have come to your place.

It's good to get out of the house.

Seriously. Thanks for helping me out at home.

That's what neighbors are for.

Hey man, what's wrong?

Nothing.

What happened with Bella?

Oh, she, she left. She went back to Los Angeles.

I told her that she cared more about her job than me.

Okay, so you were upset.

Ah, yeah.

What did she say when you called her?

I, I haven't talked to her.

Let me get this straight. You like her.

But you told her she had to choose between her job or you.

And then you didn't talked with her again?

Yeah. Kind of, yeah.

If you were still racing and Bella told you to choose

between the track or her, what would you do?

It's an impossible choice.

Both of them are important to me.

Right. So...

Yeah, you compromise, you try to make it work.

Ain't going to be easy, but, yeah, we can do that.

Yeah.

Exactly.

Don't you think you should talk with her?

I should.

You know you're a pretty smart man.

I owe you.

Invite me to the wedding.

And, ah, set me up with a hot bridesmaid.

I will.

To sum up, the producers and I are thrilled to announce that

our "Dance Steps" international formats will be launching in

Germany, Austria, Slovenia and the U.K., all this coming fall!

It's Dance Steps Everywhere!

Thank you, everybody, for coming to our launch today.

Please join us now in the event room to celebrate,

Dance Steps International.

Thank you, everyone!

Antonia, anything to confirm?

I mean the rumor mill is going crazy.

You are one classy lady.

Well, Ben and Antonia deserve the spotlight.

They've put their heart and soul into their career.

Hmmm. What about your heart?

I'm okay.

Ooh, do you want me to read you the latest list of bachelors

for 'Dance Steps', Bella?

Please do not.

All right. Well, where's your east coast guy?

I haven't heard from him.

Really? I mean, can't he just move here?

No, he's got a lot of commitments and

he's got a great life there.

Oh booo. A man with a great life.

We all hate that!

Well, you're going to the party, right?

Absolutely!

I wouldn't want to miss celebrating

my ex-dance partner and his new fiance.

Okay. That is the Christmas spirit!

Merry Christmas to me!

There she is.

Hi.

Can I get a word?

Sure.

We want to change up the dance off scene

in promo three.

Okay, that's great. But please don't make me ad lib.

No, no! Definitely not.

Ummm. We want you to dance.

On your own.

No, Darla, no. I'm not...

I know, I know. You always dance with a partner.

But think about the attention we'll get, Bella!

People want to see more of you.

That's the thing.

This show just keeps taking more and more and more!

Okay.

Dancing for your supper? Better ring to it?

No.

Just don't forget.

Your holiday sit down with Simon. 9:45 sharp.

Well Merry Christmas Eve everybody!

Boy, do I have a special guest for you today.

She's become part of our "Simon Leman Show" family,

a professional dancer sharing her innermost feelings about

her personal relationships with Ben Sparks and Antonia Baker.

At the "Dance Steps Showdown" finale,

she was back in the lead judge's chair.

Please welcome, Bella Fox!

Oh, you look gorgeous.

Oh, give us a twirl, yes!

Mwah, mwah.

Please have a seat. Welcome, welcome.

Thank you.

Bella, Bella, Bella. My goodness.

Now you were pushed into a very small role on the show, right,

even though you've been there from the very start.

Ten years, I think.

But, um, Antonia stepped right over you

into a very nice promotion, I might add.

And Ben Sparks did not take you along

on his international successes.

But, here's what I think.

If these baby rumors are true,

you're going to win the consolation prize

and be right back in that lead judge's chair in no time.

Well, I can't really comment on that.

But if Ben and Antonia are expecting,

I'd be truly happy for them.

Hmmm.

Everyone deserves to be happy.

Well, that's true.

I think sometimes in our line of work,

we put so much energy out there into our public persona,

we forget to take care of our inner selves, right here.

So I want you to remember, this is a safe space, okay,

where you can really open up and talk about how it felt

when Ben and Antonia didn't have your back.

And now that they're expecting, can you talk about that?

I'm not meant to talk about that.

Oh, that's good, thank you. There you have it!

Ben Sparks and Antonia Baker are expecting.

Wow! That is fantastic!

All I can really say is that

Ben and Antonia are exactly where they're supposed to be.

With each other.

Wait, what are you doing?

Los Angeles, you've been so great to me.

But I've got a Snowball Trophy to win!

Ah, thank you?

Ah, we're going to go to commercial. We'll be right back.

What the...

What about the new season?

I'm taking back my life. I'm going home to Grand Bend!

Wait! Just give me a minute to talk about this,

to talk you out of it.

There's nothing to talk about.

I'm celebrating Christmas upstate New York

with people that I love!

If I make the twelve o'clock flight I'll be there on time.

Bella! I know how to spin this!

We say you,

you snapped because of all the emotions swirling around.

I'll get the crew working on that promo now.

Did you hear what I said? What do you think?

Fifteen second bits. Twenty maybe?

Do you have a better spin? I need a headline!

Bella Fox leaves "Dance Steps" to pursue her true passion,

her true friends, and her true love!

That is a terrible pitch!

We don't have it in the budget to follow you to New York!

Darla...

We had a great run.

Bella!

Marcus, you made it!

Take some deep breaths.

I've never seen you this nervous before.

Have you seen Andre and Maureen?

They promised they'd be here.

Maybe the car broke down.

I'm sure they're fine.

It's Christmas Eve. There's a ton of traffic.

I'm sure you're right.

It's just, I really want them to see me dance.

To show them my hard work.

- Marcus, you got this. - You got this, man.

Snow-ball!

Snow-ball! Snow-ball! Snow-ball!

Snow-ball! Snow-ball! Snow-ball! Snow-ball!

Snow-ball! Snow-ball! Snow-ball!

Hannah? Are you still here?

Bella!

You came back!

Didn't you see me on the morning show?

No. I was a little bit in the dark.

Literally.

Did you miss me?

Of course I missed you!

Now what are you doing here in the studio?

I came back to see if Hannah was still here.

No, she went to the Snowball!

Oh! What are we still doing here?

Come on! Let's go!

Let's go baby.

Just smile and have fun! Okay?

Just don't tell the judges

we don't have enough participants.

♪ Joy to the world

♪ The Lord is come

♪ Let earth receive her King

♪ Let every heart

♪ Let Heaven and nature sing

♪ Let Heaven and nature sing

♪ And Heaven and Heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ Joy to the world

♪ The Savior rings

♪ Let men their songs employ

♪ While fields and floods

♪ Repeat the sounding joy

♪ Repeat the sounding joy

♪ Repeat the sounding the sounding joy ♪

♪ The wonder of His love

Thank you everybody.

And in first place for the jive it's

Hannah Kyle School of Dance!

Congratulations.

Yes, well done. You so deserved to win.

You came!

Oh, I should never have left.

This is home.

I see Will is here.

Uh huh.

Do you have anything you want to share?

Let's unpack that later.

Wait. Are you going to stay and be my partner for the studio?

Please say yes!

Oh, Santa, bring me a yes!

Yes!

I'm finally ready to put down some roots.

Oh, salsa time!

Reba! Can you go on with Marcus?

Maureen's not here.

You'll be great!

♪ Santa Santa

♪ I already feel so lucky

♪ To be stuck in a blizzard of snow ♪

♪ My baby and me all alone

♪ It's the holidays

♪ And you're here with me

♪ Dancing circles in our cozy home ♪

♪ Ugly sweater phase

♪ And matching PJs

♪ Drunk in love and sleeping in all day ♪

♪ Being in love with you is like a dream come true ♪

♪ Don't need no presents to hold ♪

♪ Just you wrapped up in a bow

♪ Santa, Santa

♪ I already feel so lucky

♪ Feeling so magical

♪ Having you is all I want

And thank you dancers!

And the winner of the Salsa is

Hannah Kyle School of Dance!

We're still kind of a dancer short.

Kind of?

Fine. I'm two dancers short.

And we need to win the last dance to win the big three!

Yeah, that would be amazing.

I know.

But I don't have a couple that can place high enough

to win a trophy in the waltz.

Well what happened to Andre?

He's recovering from an accident.

- Oh oh. - A bike accident.

No, he's fine, he's fine.

It looks like Bella and I can be of assistance.

Ha ha. Very funny Will.

Hannah, give him a chance.

Do I have a choice?

Okay, Will. Suit up.

We got you!

Thank you, Bella. Thank you so much.

We made it!

Sorry I'm late! Sorry!

Coming up next, the Snowball Waltz!

Any last words?

Just, that I love that we're doing this.

I love you too.

♪ Silent night

♪ Holy night

♪ All is calm

♪ All is bright

♪ Round yon virgin

♪ Mother and child

♪ Holy infant so tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in Heavenly peace

♪ Sleep in Heavenly peace

Ladies and gentlemen.

The judges have deliberated. The results are in.

The winner is...

From Hannah Kyle School of Dance.

Yes!

We did it!

♪ I've wrapped my presents and got my letters all sent ♪

♪ I like to think that I am super damn well prepared ♪

You're right here, where you belong.

Right here with you.

Merry Christmas, Bella.

Merry Christmas, Will.

♪ We can go to bed before it snows ♪

♪ So I follow the brightest star ♪

♪ Except my own two feet don't walk that far ♪

♪ Right into your heart

♪ I need a Christmas Spark

♪ No I don't bare gifts I'm not that wise ♪

♪ But I can ask Saint Nick if he don't mind ♪

♪ Giving me your heart

♪ Cos I need a Christmas Spark

♪ So I follow the brightest star ♪

♪ Except my own two feet don't walk that far ♪

♪ Right into your heart ♪

♪ I need a Christmas Spark ♪

♪ No I don't bare gifts I'm not that wise ♪

♪ But I can ask Saint Nick if he don't mind ♪

♪ Giving me your heart

♪ Cos I need a Christmas Spark tonight ♪

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