Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift.Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicJason Mrazcelebrates his former collaborator,Taylor Swift, ahead of the upcomingDancing with the Starsepisode.The “I’m Yours” singer, who performed withSwift, 33, during the beginning of her career, shares exclusively with PEOPLE what it’s like to watch the evolution of her career beforethe Swift-themed Nov. 21 episode.“You want to see any artist do well, especially an artist that you may have crossed paths with at some point,” says Mraz, 46. “And it’s been amazing to watch her career grow from singer-songwriter to global phenom.”Mraz adds, “I’m sure it’s a high honor for her to see her music themed onthis show. And I’m tickled to be on the show dancing to all this music.”Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach during “Dancing with the Stars” for “Whitney Houston Night” on Nov. 14, 2023.Christopher Willard/Disney via GettyThe officialInstagramaccount for the competition series hinted that Mraz and dancerDaniella Karagachwill perform an Argentine Tango for their Swift-inspired dance.Swift week is not Mraz’s only favoriteDWTSnight. “I liked Motown night and I loved music video night. I also loved most memorable year,” he tells PEOPLE. “There’s been so many good ones.”As Mraz and Karagach, 30, are nearing the end of the competition — which concludes on Dec. 5 — Mraz admits how sometimes he feels “fatigued from the daily grind.”“It’s become a day job and that’s something I never thought I would have. So I know my partner’s frustrated with me for that,” says Mraz.Karagach then rejects Mraz’s statement. “That’s not true," she admits. “I just think we’re so exhausted mentally, physically.”She also shares and celebrates their success in making it to the top six. “We’re still here, which is amazing," Karagach says.Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach during “Dancing with the Stars” for “Motown Night” on Oct. 10, 2023.Eric McCandless/Disney via GettyMraz tells PEOPLE how the season 32 contestants have become like a family — despite their competition against each other. “I loveHarry [Jowsey]. I loveBarry [Williams]. I loveAlyson [Hannigan]. This is less of a competition here and we’re really cheering each other on.”“You don’t want to see the elimination part,” admits the singer. “I wish we didn’t have to do that. You want to see everyone do well and we’re always surprised when anyone goes.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift.Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jason Mendez/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jason Mrazcelebrates his former collaborator,Taylor Swift, ahead of the upcomingDancing with the Starsepisode.The “I’m Yours” singer, who performed withSwift, 33, during the beginning of her career, shares exclusively with PEOPLE what it’s like to watch the evolution of her career beforethe Swift-themed Nov. 21 episode.“You want to see any artist do well, especially an artist that you may have crossed paths with at some point,” says Mraz, 46. “And it’s been amazing to watch her career grow from singer-songwriter to global phenom.”Mraz adds, “I’m sure it’s a high honor for her to see her music themed onthis show. And I’m tickled to be on the show dancing to all this music.”Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach during “Dancing with the Stars” for “Whitney Houston Night” on Nov. 14, 2023.Christopher Willard/Disney via GettyThe officialInstagramaccount for the competition series hinted that Mraz and dancerDaniella Karagachwill perform an Argentine Tango for their Swift-inspired dance.Swift week is not Mraz’s only favoriteDWTSnight. “I liked Motown night and I loved music video night. I also loved most memorable year,” he tells PEOPLE. “There’s been so many good ones.”As Mraz and Karagach, 30, are nearing the end of the competition — which concludes on Dec. 5 — Mraz admits how sometimes he feels “fatigued from the daily grind.”“It’s become a day job and that’s something I never thought I would have. So I know my partner’s frustrated with me for that,” says Mraz.Karagach then rejects Mraz’s statement. “That’s not true," she admits. “I just think we’re so exhausted mentally, physically.”She also shares and celebrates their success in making it to the top six. “We’re still here, which is amazing," Karagach says.Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach during “Dancing with the Stars” for “Motown Night” on Oct. 10, 2023.Eric McCandless/Disney via GettyMraz tells PEOPLE how the season 32 contestants have become like a family — despite their competition against each other. “I loveHarry [Jowsey]. I loveBarry [Williams]. I loveAlyson [Hannigan]. This is less of a competition here and we’re really cheering each other on.”“You don’t want to see the elimination part,” admits the singer. “I wish we didn’t have to do that. You want to see everyone do well and we’re always surprised when anyone goes.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Jason Mrazcelebrates his former collaborator,Taylor Swift, ahead of the upcomingDancing with the Starsepisode.
The “I’m Yours” singer, who performed withSwift, 33, during the beginning of her career, shares exclusively with PEOPLE what it’s like to watch the evolution of her career beforethe Swift-themed Nov. 21 episode.
“You want to see any artist do well, especially an artist that you may have crossed paths with at some point,” says Mraz, 46. “And it’s been amazing to watch her career grow from singer-songwriter to global phenom.”
Mraz adds, “I’m sure it’s a high honor for her to see her music themed onthis show. And I’m tickled to be on the show dancing to all this music.”
Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach during “Dancing with the Stars” for “Whitney Houston Night” on Nov. 14, 2023.Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty
Christopher Willard/Disney via Getty
The officialInstagramaccount for the competition series hinted that Mraz and dancerDaniella Karagachwill perform an Argentine Tango for their Swift-inspired dance.
Swift week is not Mraz’s only favoriteDWTSnight. “I liked Motown night and I loved music video night. I also loved most memorable year,” he tells PEOPLE. “There’s been so many good ones.”
As Mraz and Karagach, 30, are nearing the end of the competition — which concludes on Dec. 5 — Mraz admits how sometimes he feels “fatigued from the daily grind.”
“It’s become a day job and that’s something I never thought I would have. So I know my partner’s frustrated with me for that,” says Mraz.
Karagach then rejects Mraz’s statement. “That’s not true," she admits. “I just think we’re so exhausted mentally, physically.”
She also shares and celebrates their success in making it to the top six. “We’re still here, which is amazing," Karagach says.
Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach during “Dancing with the Stars” for “Motown Night” on Oct. 10, 2023.Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty
Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty
Mraz tells PEOPLE how the season 32 contestants have become like a family — despite their competition against each other. “I loveHarry [Jowsey]. I loveBarry [Williams]. I loveAlyson [Hannigan]. This is less of a competition here and we’re really cheering each other on.”
“You don’t want to see the elimination part,” admits the singer. “I wish we didn’t have to do that. You want to see everyone do well and we’re always surprised when anyone goes.”
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