Christine Chiu Takes Us Inside 'DWTS' Premiere Day — See How She Got Glam for the Ballroom

The Bling Empire star gives PEOPLE a behind-the-scenes look as she makes her dancing debut! See the jewels, the outfit and, yes, the spray tans, that made her first trip to the ballroom so memorable

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
Photo: Courtesy Christine Chiu
01 of 13

Fuel Up

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
Chris Martin

"I always start every day making breakfast with Baby G. Sometimes we have green juice and oatmeal and other times we have Fruit Loop waffles!"

02 of 13

Shake It Out

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
Chris Martin

"Getting in a last-minute workout and stretch before heading out the door."

03 of 13

All-Stars

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
Courtesy Christine Chiu

"A million thanks to the amazing and hard working costume/wardrobe department for blinging me out for the premiere."

04 of 13

Dreamy Dress

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
Courtesy Christine Chiu

"There she is! She's GLAM glamorous."

05 of 13

Multitasking

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
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"Safety first! COVID-19 testing and glam at the same time, saves time."

06 of 13

Jaw-Dropping Jewels

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
courtesy of ABC Photo/Erin McCandless

"More is more when it comes to bling! Especially on DWTS."

07 of 13

Team Effort

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
courtesy of ABC Photo/Erin McCandless

"Although they call us 'stars' and treat us as such, I feel that the real stars of this show are the uber-talented pro dancers and innovative production team bringing incredible visions to life."

08 of 13

Tied Tight

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
courtesy of ABC Photo/Erin McCandless

"One of my worst fears is my dance shoes coming undone during the performance, so they rubber banded them to my feet. Haha!"

09 of 13

Bronze Goddess

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
courtesy of ABC Photo/Erin McCandless

"The glam process on DWTS actually starts with spray tanning days before at the studio — I am loving this color on me against my yellow costume."

10 of 13

Snack Time

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
courtesy of ABC Photo/Erin McCandless

"Energy and protein bars are a must as show days start at 7 a.m. and run through the night non-stop."

11 of 13

Pinch Me Moment

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
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"To be on the stage of the DWTS ballroom is a dream I almost didn't even dare to dream — but it came true!"

12 of 13

Ready to Roll

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
Courtesy Christine Chiu

"Right before you go on stage, Eric Lam's team is set up for any last-minute touch-ups."

13 of 13

Go Time

Christine Chiu DWTS BTWS photo diary
courtesy of ABC Photo/Erin McCandless

"And we're off to the ballroom!"

(Fans can vote for Chiu on DWTS season 30, by texting CHRISTINE to 21523)

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