From the moment Dancing with the Stars announced that Alfonso Ribeiro would appear on its 19th season, Fresh Prince fans have been clamoring for one thing: The Carlton. The distinctive dance routine, which Ribeiro performed repeatedly on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has become a meme unto itself — and last night, Ribeiro finally brought it back, to a perfect 40 out of 40 score, on Dancing with the Stars.
"I love the Carlton dance now," said Ribeiro. "I love how it makes people feel. I certainly don't do it a lot, but I love the fact that people have this nostalgic look at that dance."
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