With the cast for Season 14 of *Dancing with the Stars* recently revealed, the lineup features the usual mix of C-list celebrities and athletes seeking a career boost. However, one standout addition has raised eyebrows—Jaleel White, best known as Steve Urkel from *Family Matters*. It’s surprising and exciting to see Urkel, or rather, Jaleel White, joining the dance competition. Here’s why he’s a strong contender to take home the Mirrorball Trophy
1. He Invented a Dancing Robot
While fellow contestant William Levy might be the “Brad Pitt of Mexico,” he didn’t invent a dancing robot modeled after himself. Jaleel White’s character, Steve Urkel, did just that. The Urkel-Bot not only had impressive moves but also played a crucial role in stopping a robbery in the *Family Matters* episode “Robo-Nerd II.” Urkel’s robot ingenuity could very well translate to some impressive dance routines.
2. He Can Seduce Anyone as Stefan Urquelle
Urkel’s smooth alter ego, Stefan Urquelle, was created with a formula called “Cool Juice.” This transformation made Urkel irresistible to Laura, who had a crush on Stefan. In a memorable plot twist, Urkel even created a Stefan clone for Laura to date. If Jaleel needs to charm the judges, he could always channel his Stefan persona and win over the panel, perhaps even impressing Carrie Ann Inaba.
3. He Can Travel Through Time
In the *Family Matters* episode “A Pirate’s Life for Me,” Urkel invents a time-travel watch and takes Carl Winslow back to the 1700s to live as pirates. If things don’t go his way on the dance floor, Jaleel could simply travel back to alter his fate, perhaps even preventing Gavin DeGraw’s hit “I Don’t Want to Be” from becoming the *One Tree Hill* theme song and changing the course of pop culture history.
4. He Has His Own Catchphrase
Urkel’s iconic catchphrase, “Did I do that?” is likely to become a trending topic on Twitter. ABC should seize the opportunity to update it for the show—how about “Samba? Did I do that?” With a resurgence of Urkel-mania, fans will rally behind their favorite ’90s icon, proving that his influence is still strong.
5. He Has His Own Dance
Unlike Sherri Shepherd, Jaleel White has his own dance move: “Do the Urkel.” While not to be confused with the similar “Do the Bartman,” this novelty dance briefly became a nationwide sensation in the early ’90s. With his signature suspenders and distinctive moves, Jaleel can bring some nostalgic flair to the competition. Just hope there’s no young Larenz Tate around to spike his punch!
In summary, with his unique blend of talent, charisma, and nostalgic appeal, Jaleel White is set to be a standout performer on *Dancing with the Stars*.
