Dancing With The Stars is making sure their 29th season can be smooth and safe.
So, the production made health a priority when the cast of celebrities and dancers met at the LA studio for rehearsal on Wednesday.
Before any dancing began, each and every talent was tested for COVID-19 from inside their car.
Safe and souncd: Dancing With The Stars made sure to take plenty of health precautions ahead of practice on Wednesday, where supposed dance pair Peta Murgatroyd and Vernon Davis were both seen getting tested for COVID-19 from their cars in the parking lot
Rolling up: Before any dancing began, each and every talent was tested
A pair of medical professionals in white lab coats, face masks, gloves and face shields were there to take their specimens.
NFL alum Vernon Davis, 36, was seen rolling up to practice in an SUV, then poking his head out the window to get a swab taken.
His rumored dance partner Peta Murgatroyd was right behind him, quickly pulling down her mask to get tested from inside her car.
Trust the pros: A pair of medical professionals in white lab coats, face masks, gloves and face shields were there to take their specimens
Ready: NFL alum Vernon Davis, 36, was seen rolling up to practice in an SUV, then poking his head out the window to get a swab taken
Each specimen was promptly placed into a bio-hazard bag, where it could be taken care of.
It was unclear what exact type of testing the DWTS cast was going through.
Antigen tests looking for specific proteins related to SARS-CoV-2 can return results in as little as 15-minutes, but there is a high false-negative rate, meaning almost half of the negative results could be inaccurate, according to Science Magazine.
The more reliable genetic ‘PCR’ tests usually require a day or more turn-around for results but is considered the ‘gold standard’ for testing.
Testing type? It was unclear what exact type of testing the DWTS cast was going through, but the rapid turn around suggested they were testing for antigens, a strategy that can be less accurate
Pals: The Real’s Jeannie Mai wrapped her arm around One Day At A Time actress Justina Machado as they walked in together
After getting the unpleasant part out of the way, mother-of-one Peta sauntered into the studio wearing an ab-baring tank top with lace-up workout leggings, a big bag, and a face mask.
Vernon was dressed to sweat, donning grey joggers and a white shirt for the outing.
The rest of the cast followed suit, offering up their noses before starting their workout.
The Real’s Jeannie Mai, 41, wrapped her arm around One Day At A Time actress Justina Machado, 48, as they walked in together.
Work it! Justina donned simple black workout duds while Jeannie flaunted her fit abs and a sliver of her belly button tattoo in a green crop top which she teamed with grey sweat-shorts
Patience: Jeanie’s potential partner Brandon Armstrong arrived around the same time, waiting patiently for his results before going insid
Justina donned simple black workout duds while Jeannie flaunted her fit abs and a sliver of her belly button tattoo in a green crop top which she teamed with grey sweat-shorts.
Jeanie’s potential partner Brandon Armstrong arrived around the same time, waiting patiently for his results before going inside.
Skai Jackson, 18, gave her athletic attire a bright pop courtesy of fuchsia leggings.
She balanced the bold color with a black top and matching accessories, while keeping her tresses twisted into twin buns
Pretty in pink: Skai Jackson gave her athletic attire a bright pop courtesy of fuchsia leggings
Bun in the sun! She balanced the bold color with a black top and matching accessories, while keeping her tresses twisted into twin buns
Move it or lose it: Her rumored partner Alan Bersten arrived a little after, chatting with Johnny Weir and fellow dancer Britt Stewart before heading in
Her rumored partner Alan Bersten arrived a little after, chatting with Johnny Weir and fellow dancer Britt Stewart before heading in.
He showed off his arms wearing a button down tank that he teamed with khaki bottoms, a red backpack and retro-looking NASA fanny pack up front.
Navarro Cheer coach Monica Aldama didn’t waste one minute getting into the studio, seen charging in wearing dark exercise duds with Bulldog red shoes and a matching bag.
Potential partner Val Chmerkovskiy wasn’t far behind, keeping simple in all black workout wear.
Born competitor: Navarro Cheer coach Monica Aldama didn’t waste one minute getting into the studio, seen charging in wearing dark exercise duds with Bulldog red shoes and a matching bag
Focused: Potential partner Val Chmerkovskiy wasn’t far behind, keeping simple in all black workout wear
As always, Johnny Weir was ready for the spotlight, striking an elegant pose in the parking lot.
His snug, black leggings and tank were understated but the former Olympian couldn’t help but add some pizzazz with florescent green shoes that perfectly complemented his Kelly green Birkin bag.
The Pennsylvania native topped his look off with a Philadelphia Eagles hat and a Louis Vuitton duffel for good measure.
Maybe-partner Britt Stewart smiled behind her mask as she watched Johnny do his thing.
Drama: As always, Johnny Weir was ready for the spotlight, striking an elegant pose in the parking lot
Green with envy! His snug, black leggings and tank were understated but the former Olympian couldn’t help but add some pizzazz with florescent green shoes that perfectly complemented his Kelly green Birkin bag
Good energy: Maybe-partner Britt Stewart smiled behind her mask as she watched Johnny do his thing
The Dancing With The Stars celebs were out after news Derek Hough would be joining the judge’s table in lieu of longtime judge Len Goodman.
Hough, 35, was a dancer on the show from 2007 to 2016, winning the coveted MirrorBall trophy a record six times.
He has since been keeping busy as a judge on NBC’s World of Dance alongside Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo.
Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tomoli will return to their roles as judges.
Back for more: Derek Hough is replacing Len Goodman on the Dancing with the Stars judges panel
This season had already gone through several shakeups.
Earlier this summer DWTS decided to ditch hosts Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron for Tyra Banks.
Season 29 of Dancing With The Stars premieres September 14 on ABC with a special two-hour episode to kick off the season.
Dance off: Season 29 of DWTS kicks off on September 14 with a two hour show; it airs at 8 pm ET on ABC