Alfonso Ribeiro doing the Carlton on DWTS!!!! (HD 720p)

[@hawk1093]

All joking aside, Alfonso Ribeiro is one talented dude. He's a born entertainer.

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

@xanddy loppes I clicked on it. It says the video has been removed. SPAM. 🤨😤🤬😠😡😾🙍‍♀️🙍‍♂️

[@grantcopeland8608]

nate means -- can’t deny the facts

[@ccstewart38]

Wow... They both are talented.. I love the chemistry...Nuff said..

[@blackwidow8412]

He's very talented, that's undeniable. However, he had an unfair advantage on DWTS because of his past dancing experience.

[@mikesosa1146]

Alfonso starred in the Tap Dance Kid on Bway alongside Michael Jackson. Back then I read that as young as he was he picked on the steps faster than MJ. I went to see it and I liked the show very much.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

The dance that makes everyone smile and clap.... Alfonso and the Carlton are truly a part of tv culture ..............

[@Tkodds]

Except for the guy from Mean Girls...

[@marktravels9601]

I love it !!

[@DigoRKS]

So, what are those tears in my eyes?

[@voxxy85]

Omg how did you know

[@Sakeenawatley231]

Ikr😂😂❤

[@realdeal6563]

Alfonso doing 'the carlton' probably the only time a celebrity said to the professional dancer.... "No, you're doing it wrong, watch me and try to keep up"

[@rubensoto8024]

Alfonso is a pro dancing since he was a kid!

[@xell5252]

I'm amazed that everyone keeps forgetting that Alfonso used to be the "Tap Dance Kid" he was a dancer before he was an actor

[@kbanghart]

Yes, the show the fresh Prince of Bel-Air actually had an enormous amount of talent on it.

[@alanguages]

@@xell5252 Definitely. Alfonso probably has a much longer experience in dance, than most of the pros in Dancing with the Stars.

[@Marialla.]

@Ignacio Muñoz Diaz LOL! She's great! But this actually happened. She had some difficulty learning exactly how to do the Carlton and breaking down all the moves.

[@tomek6132]

I love that he doesn’t shy away from the role. Some people hate being type cast or whatever but he plays into it and makes people so happy.

[@MVP7689]

It’s so funny cause there are old interviews he did where he said he hated the Carlton role because it did type cast him. I guess as he got older he just embraced it

[@malwd6321]

I think it's because this is who he really is. His wife looks exactly like that and he dresses the same way, he became this person

[@tynehazel007]

@@malwd6321💯 percent. He’s not playing a character. That’s him

[@crazyman7671]

Yeah originally he hated being associated with Carlton and the dance, but I think his wife and others helped him realize that that is HIS. And no one can ever take that away. And it is something to be proud of

[@josuejean912]

I'm very surprised he did that since the role Carlton destroyed his career. Phenomenal actor

[@lewisalvarez2859]

Uncle Phil in heaven: “that’s my boy”

[@zyreq1494]

Lewis Alvarez lmao

[@freddiemeyer4563]

aww thats so cute😎

[@Johnsechuan]

Damn 😭😭

[@kristineeee]

😭 RIP 😭

[@collgoff]

Did Uncle Phil saw his son dance?

[@nickchan1208]

All the other celebs were in the back saying “ shit, he did the Carlton. We all lost”

[@swapnilsinha6250]

Time to go back home. We can't beat that!

[@Rodshark75]

Yeah, pretty much.

[@RebeccaTaylorTillery]

@Anon Girl he is a professional dancer, at least that is how he got his start

[@nyquilsleepah]

Nickchan bro i thought the same exact 💩 haha 😂 Afterwards it shows Zac Effron like "oh 💩" he knew it was a wrap

[@bnoza2022]

My thoughts exactly

[@eddie195777]

No matter what Alfonso does in his future, he'll always be Carlton in our hearts. No one can do the Carlton dance like he does.

[@NH-tb2sm]

That's why he wasn't able to go far in his acting career. He said that he was always seen and known as Carlton so it was difficult for him to get acting jobs

[@darthmalgus3043]

No he will always be the awesome man called Alfonso. He isn’t stuck as Carlton.

[@NH-tb2sm]

@@darthmalgus3043 who said Carlton isn't awesome? He's the best! Alfonso himself said he was typecast which is unfortunate because he can act, dance, sing...a triple threat

[@honeymoonriver6050]

He could be in the news robbing a bank and my family will say Carlton is robbing a bank y’all

[@ispeakmucho]

Look at how Ron Howard worked his way out the shadow of Happy Days. Not. Hes always Richie Cunningham lol

[@MichaelFrancisRay]

Nine years since this performance and it’s making me smile now in 2024

[@Basbhat]

Same here! This was so fun!

[@stephanyhdz92]

Me too. I just got his act again on KZbin and can't help myself. He's rather good and amusing 🎉❤

[@omasanbuwa1983]

Same here...im grinning ear to ear on Oct 31st 2024!

[@petraaken]

Who can not love the carlton. 😊

[@ms.newcomerteacher6554]

His face while dancing to this song is always so happy. It’s contagious . He is still moves like he’s 20. Amazing.

[@colleen4ever]

That;s what comes from living a clean, drug free life.

[@alister101]

@@colleen4ever ............................

[@Sexiladiification]

You know he started as a professional dancer as a child even before he started acting

[@bluekoolaid5081]

He still moves like he is 12 when he danced with Michael Jackson in the Pepsi commercial. Alphonso Ribero is a triple threat. Acting, dancing and comedy. ❤

[@JohnBoyJoy]

​​​​​@@colleen4ever or just getting into shape. you're acting like weed cigarettes/liquor or even junk food automatically makes you disabled 😂😂😂😂😂 i have a history with smoking cigarettes, drinking liquor and whatnot at young age then changed my life around finally at 30 getting into fitness. im now 34 with 9% body fat, 175lbs/6ft

[@ParutoKamamaki]

Giving him this song during DWTS is like handing Thanos the Infinity Stones

[@toribabb445]

Lol

[@nikkiecampbell2473]

Lmao

[@terrychavez9189]

Tom Jones was the MAN in the 60's

[@andriannaalexopoulos6423]

Agreed he killed it.

[@mrbecrazy6684]

That dude can dance to anything. It's a beautiful thing

[@michael2305]

It's like michael jackson and his moonwalk. ALOT of people can do it, but nobody does it like him.

[@smhXD21]

Michael S. U said it bro

[@simi873]

Billy ocean can

[@Laki2006]

Well I don't think a lot of people can do it hell I don't think even Will Smith can do it. But even the people who can are nothing on Alfonso

[@Heraldo_Del_Mar]

"Often imitated, never duplicated" as they say.

[@BeatboxMitchel]

Ironic since Alfonso danced with MJ in a Pepsi commercial doing the moonwalk

[@erit4040]

Who is still watching it in November 2024? Alfonso Ribeiro is so underrated

[@efrenb5]

I am. And keeping it saved for later. So much fun.

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

I'm watching in November 2024!

[@LivingLife-lq4lf]

I'm still watching in November 2024 and still loving it! I've been listening to the CLASSIC song "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones, too, since the late 1960s because it's a feel-good song. No wonder it was featured on Fresh Prince of Bel Air and I'm glad it became Carlton's song of happiness. 😊

[@playwithdomination9238]

I have no idea why... but seeing him doing the Carlton-Dance in combination with this iconic song always make me feel happy...

[@pres4954]

Totally agree!!!

[@msoddballz5763]

Same. It brought me so much joy.

[@mr.nyeeter4546]

As it should

[@TuMalaCon100cia]

Nice old days... 30 years.

[@cryptidian3530]

It's a moment captured in time that will never age. It will always stay as pure as the first time we saw it on TV.

[@jordanmccahan335]

Probably the first time in DWTS history that the actor had to teach the dancer the dance lol

[@gamesclub7480]

Absolutly yes.

[@clyderyan7428]

She rocked it tho. With her own cute style. Alphonso is just the king of that dance!

[@maximus7288]

LOL, Alfonso is a professional dancer, he was one before becoming an actor. As many people has pointed out, Alfonso as a child appeared in a Michael Jackson's PEPSI commercial in the 80's. Yes, as a child he was already a good dancer, good enough to be picked by Michael Jackson to appear in his commercial. Here's the commercial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqCTm4xqjNt2f8U

[@countrylyricist]

Why does this comment not have 25 million likes????

[@bigalrc]

She looked so awkward doing it

[@mysterion3182]

Just love how the audience lost it when Alfonso did The Carlton.

[@LunaticPrinc3ss]

It's like a Wrestling "pop"

[@haroldrichardmodiya3701]

Same here

[@RapFanatic4ever]

It’s iconic

[@rosemarypaul6093]

When they did the Carlton then moved on to their dance, no sooner did I say to my husband, "They missed a part!" that they did the slide part of The Carlton! I felt even happier that the whole dance got shown. All that was missing is the candle that Carlton sang into when he 1st danced it on Fresh Prince.

[@PrinceTrexus]

I love how his partner waited a moment to give him his spotlight before she joined in

[@mayaluna11]

An iconic TV moment. That dance is among the most recognizable choreography ever, and Ribeiro owns it.

[@mrsmack5808]

I think I heard though that either Alfonso or whoever made it up tried to trademark it and were told 3 moves doesn't constitute choreography and couldn't be trademarked. That's supposedly why Fortnight was able to use it.

[@andymcrae5450]

true

[@ebiwanton]

How can you beat a guy who has a dance named after him?

[@zoegoldschmeding476]

LMAO, 😂 😂 😂

[@angeliquebettencourt5592]

Ebiwanto OMG, You are so funny. LMAOOOO 😂 😂 😂

[@angeliquebettencourt5592]

Ebiwanton Please help me because my ribs are hurting from this uncontrollable laughter. I think that this is the is the only comment that made me laugh so much. Every time that I see it.Man, that was an original comment that has made laugh to the point of no return. Thank you.😂 😂 😂 😂

[@angeliquebettencourt5592]

Ebiwanton I am still cracking up 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂👍

[@ebiwanton]

@@angeliquebettencourt5592 Haha! If you really want to laugh go and rewatch Fresh Prince. Just finished a marathon viewing and still stands the test of time!

[@faerefolke]

The pure joy when he started doing the "Carlton"...Everything!

[@musings2134]

"joy" is the right word

[@thechad7643]

He admitted that he mentally went back to his fresh prince days while doing this, and ended up pulling a muscle that he didn’t notice until later because of how far in the zone he was.

[@ericm.3791]

Of course we knew it was coming with the song choice

[@Jose-se9pu]

What makes "the carlton" so special is that it encapsules perfectly the feeling of having fun dancing...while not knowing how to dance.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

@Weghweh Hwewehwhe Alfonso obviously can dance, but the character Carlton is not supposed to

[@Rodshark75]

While actually being a fairly difficult dance to pull off well.

[@TheSecondVersion]

One thing I like about "Hotline Bling" is that it's virtually *impossible* to dance badly to it. No matter what movements you make, it fits the music.

[@zk6754]

He was being himself

[@erictalaveramartinez4160]

I believe it is the sense of carefree fun and enthusiasm it conveys.

[@me31323]

9 years, I lost count how many times I kept coming back to this video, still watching in Aug 2024.

[@Lady_A.R]

I cannot believe DWTS with this episode is already nine years ??? What !! Wow ! Oh boy, how time is speeding away from us ! 😂 But thank God we have fond memories of fine dancers and entertainers. ❤❤❤

[@thedeadman6658]

November 2024

[@GinolasSon]

When he does the carlton dance and the audience roars...that’s just the definition of happy.

[@marvinlesley7921]

I was thinking...no...feeling the same thing.

[@celebritytarotreadings7065]

I know so sweet!!

[@Lost_idiot223]

The difference from being told to applaud when instructed and applauding when you genuinely love it.

[@supergeeky7529]

EVERYONE was happy...even the people he was competing against. The world was waiting! = )

[@isabellefroidure9118]

Good

[@PrinceTrexus]

0:54 I love how she took a moment to let him do the Carlton dance by himself before she joined him cuz they knew the audience was gonna go crazy for it!

[@he-mememan359]

I was thinking that they gave her a feminine lead in to doing the Carlton before going full Carlton herself.

[@creativewriter3887]

Yes... I thought that was a good move chorographically to allow him to "solo" before joining in.. :) It showcased that it was his signature move.. Michael Jackson had the moonwalk, Alfonso had the Carlton.. :)

[@trishbaum6364]

I thought the same thing

[@blackleague212]

That was the best part lmao I only joined in when she started dancing lmao! he had his moment and it was spectacular!

[@TheProdigyAccordion]

He did it was better tho, it seemed more natural for him, vs when she did it

[@moonethealien]

I love how everyone just loses their mind when he finally does it

[@abigailrodriguez9863]

Right

[@sajmeister]

So did I 😂

[@JVIPER88]

It was like waiting for the beat to drop.

[@mrjohn.whereyoufrom]

Except for the guy in red at 1.35.

[@shariwilliams3573]

Yes!!!!

[@faycemahn121]

One time joking around turned into a repeated gag and ended up being a pop culture staple. That Alfonso still pulls the dance out is classic.

[@s10dlka]

This is definitive proof: Only Carlton can do the Carlton!

[@iCeMaNtHeBeSt]

Fact dude,not even Will can do it

[@Heira]

@xSaintsfangirl #WHODATNATION he made it hahahaha the full dance is on here hahahahaha love it fortnite get sued

[@MarkyMarc89]

the first time I saw Carlton do it in 1991, when I was 4-years-old, I knew I had to try it out and continued practicing for years as I saw him do it and became quite easy after following each step but of course I still can’t do it as well as Alfonso, the master and inventor of it. For a beginner it is very hard to do because you need to make 4 body movements at the same time with your legs, hips, arms, and head.

[@MarkyMarc89]

xSaintsfangirl #WHODATNATION Fortnite and Epic Games are greedy companies who stole something that is extremely popular and didn’t even pay a dime to Alfonso. In fact, ALL their dance moves were taken from other pop culture celebrity dancers without permission. That’s why it pisses me off when everyone calls it the Fresh “Fortnite Dance”.

[@Hinatachan360]

My youngest brother does the Carlton perfectly, including the facial expression!

[@jerricablackcat4303]

Part of me was waiting for Will Smith to come down the stairs and give him the look

[@MK-ib8ch]

Oh the slap 😅

[@DavidBDavis-lz7bt]

Will Smith & Alfonso Ribeiro did The Carlton together when they were on The Graham Norton Show.😃

[@LorisetteAsher]

Same. Same here. Lol

[@LorisetteAsher]

Will and him did the Carlton at the end of the fresh prince of bell air. I remember that episode. I was there for that end.

[@ibrahimraheem657]

🤣

[@roundeyeudie]

the smile he has on his face while he does that dance is priceless

[@AcceptYourDeath]

Yeah right, that is what makes it just LEGENDARY :D

[@Gooberjack]

I know this was two months ago, but I need to agree here. Whenever Alfonso does "The Carlton", there is just abject joy on the man's face. He knows this is HIS dance. He knows he's the only one that can do it to perfection. I wish to one day be able to do something that can make me smile with that much genuine joy.

[@sweettreatsbyjazz3706]

Chris Stokes

[@theironknight2544]

Chris Stokes his entire existance is priceless...

[@LeondreWilsono0o]

Chris Stokes I am the reason you have 1000 likes....

[@rickwilson466]

When my daughter was younger, when she was sad, I would put on the episode of Alfonzo doing his dance, and I would make her dance with me. It NEVER FAILED. To this day when I need a BIG smile I go to Alfonzo doing "The Carlton"! In fact... that's why I'm here now!😊

[@sanchezking6188]

Iconic dance moves in the history of mankind: 1) moonwalk 2) this

[@freddycorcoranmb4419]

You forgot Freddie Mercury’s running on stage

[@miguelmiranda2872]

@@freddycorcoranmb4419 no men no llega al nivel

[@justoibaneztrujillo5602]

YES. ¡¡¡¡

[@slightlywarmribena8171]

The moonwalk is the most legendary dance ever

[@abrakadabra4915]

@@slightlywarmribena8171 true. but i saw a lot of people doing a great moonwalk, only alfonso can do a proper carlton dance

[@luzinotlucy]

I love how they designed the set to look like "The Bank's" living room. And Alfonso is Dressed up like Carlton.

[@ClaraMercury]

Joseph Luzi YES

[@SulliMike23]

I think that was the intent

[@jessicabumpers3487]

EXACTLY! Alot Of Ppl Miss That

[@sirvin1079]

@@SulliMike23 that's what he was saying bro lol

[@brandondowdy4220]

And hearing one of "carlton's" favorite song by tom Jones

[@samuelsheneman1904]

if this doesn't put a smile on your face nothing will !

[@garbanzomeatball]

heh. Nothing will. Nothing "will" Like from the fresh prince.

[@patriciajohnson7757]

Nass Is Secretly A Pikmin lhjjkkl vfg

[@angrytesticule1152]

Oh my gosh, that was so bad it made me laught xD

[@ollierogerson4770]

It's not bad it the fresh prince

[@drewspicer4128]

Samuel Sheneman nothing WILL! pun intended

[@MrBoxy1245]

Carlton Dance keep in our heart. Who’s still watching with pleasure in 2024? Bonjour de la France 🇫🇷 Petit message, cette dance restera à jamais mythique !

[@darcyrose2478]

*hears the song* No way... They didn’t... *starts dancing* They wouldn’t be that obvious. *does The Carlton* OOOOOOOHHHHHH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!

[@starwarzfan71]

Darcy Rose yeah just playing the tom Jones song is just a way of begging him to do the Carlton

[@Isildun9]

Alfonso breaks out "The Carlton". From out of no where, perfect Mortal Kombat voice: FLAWLESS VICTORY!!!!!!

[@jayw900]

The video title literally told you they were going to do it.

[@torrentwolf6558]

Helloooooooo JonTron!

[@joestone5167]

Joseph Joestar be like

[@FG-fs3sy]

Even the girl who is a renowned dancer can't carlton like Carlton

[@cemeloks]

What girl?

[@TheTurulhawk]

I totally agree. He's a much better dancer - and not just at the Carlton. Much more fluid and natural. It's effortless.

[@FG-fs3sy]

@@cemeloks 😂

[@leofender8044]

TheTurulhawk you don’t realise how much hip movement and things he does... until you want him her. all of a sudden it leaves you thinking “i.... i can’t actually do this.... and i’ve been doing it for 20 years”

[@TheTurulhawk]

@@leofender8044 Yeah, his spine moves like a snake. He's very graceful.

[@usaskjock]

One of the rare moments when a partner outshines Witney. No one does the Carlton like Carlton - look at his hips!

[@MrJmobes]

It's all in the hips.

[@shakalaka-vc3kq]

As soon as i read this comment, i instantly had to like lol love it.

[@solmadden6086]

damn straight

[@edsi1316]

When she did the carlton, she moved so much her head that I tought she would break it

[@judyweeks1480]

His hips looked like they weren't attached to the rest of his body! How does he do that?! Great!

[@celi9133]

Who's still watching Carlton dance in 2024?

[@LuisCandelas-oy5cy]

Tú, yo ... Y muchos más.

[@andrepiagneri4220]

Me sumo❤

[@LuisCandelas-oy5cy]

@@andrepiagneri4220 👍👍👍

[@SaintLouisEastSaintLouisHiphop]

yep !!!

[@KleineHexe1301]

Guilty! 😂 and still loving it

[@ramanemayberry7176]

People really don't understand how good of a dancer Alfonso really is. He danced with Michael Jackson in a Pepsi commercial in the 80's.

[@Crunkboy415]

He also danced on Broadway as the Tap Dance Kid.

[@shelld1261]

Amen!

[@mariaharrison7228]

I didn't know he could dance, I'm now looking for that ad, thank you.

[@K0MTESSEN]

@@mariaharrison7228 Did you find it?

[@dfangirl72]

yes he got started very young and apparently had good parents to be so grounded .

[@DaddyLovesRyanne]

Once My Man Hit That Carlton Dance, The Other Contestants Were Like.... "Damn We Are Fucked!"

[@nr1NPC]

Its weird how he is the better dancer

[@54321yrrag]

Right, that was a deal breaker

[@TyrantBircher]

I completely agree

[@masterjonkey]

0:56 crowd loses their minds…game over

[@zealpulses3826]

1:34 trying to smile through the pain. Guy in the red shirt

[@stealthbomb6057]

He looks like he's barely aged, that was the icing on the cake with the Carlton

[@carryeveryday910]

Stealthbomb Black don't crack.

[@DaveHof]

Internet tough guy. Everyone laughs at you.

[@drakzzhdgamer9692]

Stealthbomb

[@dudenextdoor6663]

Stealthbomb "awwwe come on C' ...you ain't big!" Like if you know where this is from!

[@ohnoshesup3570]

His face looks almost exactly the same as in Silver Spoons!

[@seattlevixen]

0:53 he gave the people what they wanted and we love him for it ❤️♥️💕

[@Ratrone123]

"10." "10." "10." Uncle Phil must be so proud...

[@Watermelonluver-yl5dw]

Ratrone123 "Uncle Phil" died 2013. Which was a year ago when Alfonso did this

[@Ratrone123]

Watermelon luver1110 :(

[@DaneToTheBone]

Watermelon luver1110 yes, he (james avery) did. But did you really have to rub in our faces? I'm sure that Ratrone123 ment it with love. James COULD BE looking down from above amd cheer on Alfonso.

[@Ratrone123]

KlugStarr He probably did at the time...!

[@iamspongebobdestroyerofevi5055]

Watermelon luver1110 Must you make a happy moment sad?

[@greekphysique6141]

Carlton's dream came true. He got a perfect 10 down the board in a dance contest. Congratulations!

[@andrewsmith754]

He's aged pretty well. He barely looks a day older than his days on Fresh Prince

[@edwardgaines6561]

Blk don't crack.

[@andrewsmith754]

@@edwardgaines6561 I dunno, I tend to think it's just the person tbh. I've seen plenty of bad looking black people lol That said, I would agree that on average, the black skin does tend to age slower The question is, is it enough to beat the 'white is right' mindset among many black males? :)

[@fanmad-hg4nf]

You know what they say, An Alfonso is Forever 😄

[@creepincarl]

@@andrewsmith754 Oprah being one of them

[@urthboundmisfit]

@@andrewsmith754 Ultraviolet light causes aging damage and the darker your skin is, the more protective against UV damage. As for the other, let people like who they like. It'll all balance out eventually. It'd probably help, though, if *white people* quit telling black people that "white is right" in various ways. You hear that through enough generations of people, it starts sinking in.

[@lakshen47]

I love that even a pro dancer couldn't do the Carlton dance nearly as good 😅

[@jondavwal13]

He has been a professional dancer since he was 8 years old. As between the two he is the pro.

[@BuffProductionHD]

got that right she not got the hips swigging like him

[@FakeSchrodingersCat]

It doesn't hurt that our preconceptions of it is him specifically doing it.

[@NH-tb2sm]

He said it's a difficult dance because of the very specific hip movement.

[@anesu846]

I call the race card

[@GG3695]

0:54 Kids: Daddy why're you crying? Me: Dont worry sweethearts, it's nothing. Just a happy memory...

[@monroebarzol6152]

I also grew with this show, I was really shocked too ;(

[@JenX_1973]

I was waiting for Will Smith to run out on the floor, and him and Alfonso started doing the "Jump On It" dance!! Lol!

[@charleshermida1050]

Nostalgia

[@nawafasmd5146]

mashallah tbark allah alhamdulillah inshallah better astagfirullah

[@drvissers-i-k-epraktijk925]

Okay? Is it a joke

[@TheDrexxus]

It's not fair, he punched everyone right in the nostalgia.

[@danielbarrios3028]

TheDrexxus exactly!

[@JarvisSensei]

But he also executed every step with pin point precision and gave the whole dance flare. He is an incredible dancer

[@TessaWhaley]

That's the point

[@Cowabungas]

Oh come on did you even watch the whole thing? He fucking nailed it. This man can dance!

[@graysacc5493]

Im the 1000th like

[@Pinkranger87]

Can we thank DWTS for letting him do his signature dance. This was epic

[@killadjango6995]

💯💯💯🎯🤣🤣🤣❤

[@PrinceTrexus]

Why wouldn't they? If I remember right, even when he did it in Fresh Prince, he came up with that routine himself... pretty sure that's an Alfonso Ribeiro original signature move!

[@gregwatson8219]

Best EVER

[@elindigeno1215]

@@PrinceTrexus Than Fortnite came along and they wanted the rights to the dance. 🤣

[@chanelgold3828]

@@elindigeno1215 what?? the audacity! 😂

[@eveflyaway]

Alfonso's "Carlton dance" is a classic; it's so much fun and never gets old, no matter how many times I see it. Alfonso made TV history with it, and he's a great, funny actor and TV show host.

[@EternalSilence4ever]

Yes, his hosting is miles ahead of Tyra Banks on Dancing with the Stars, who was ABSOLUTELY dreadful at the role. Totally miscast.

[@Torgo1969]

My buddy plays the song on the bowling alley jukebox every Saturday and we watch the crowd to see if anyone dances to it. Only once have we not seen someone dancing!

[@ChanoCYBER9Avila]

Fuck twerking lets all do the Carlton

[@wingsandash]

Like!

[@oliviasmith5829]

Right

[@djthecowhugger691]

PREACH

[@iisuperstarii7310]

Yess!

[@Theplasticdiaries]

Bahahaha, you win the best comment award!

[@bighawk3778]

The carlton is a forbidden dance only Alfonso can do it

[@christopherbacon1077]

Lindsay was pretty good

[@fiddlefaddle1]

Big Hawk, that's because no one would want to do it!

[@bighawk3778]

Why not?

[@fiddlefaddle1]

@@bighawk3778 It was a stupid movement that his character of FPOB did when Tom Jones song was on. Hell, anyone can do it but, only if they want to imitate the Carlton character. They wouldn't do it to show that they can dance!

[@bighawk3778]

Were you even born when that show was out?

[@CapsForDaysXD]

The Carlton dance move, if mastered and executed correctly, will and always will be the dominate dance move. ALWAYS

[@Factboy12]

+No Future00 Carlton Banks aka Alfonso Ribeiro is the ULTIMATE DANCER ! There was never any doubt in my mind. I spend my junior high and high school watching Cartlon on the Fresh Prince. I could always count on him or his dance to cheer me up. Thank you Alfonso !

[@deannealbrecht774]

I keep watching this because it just makes me happy during a really scary time for America.

[@nachtwaya8721]

I think people forget that he first got noticed because of his dancing. He won a competition for kids who could dance like Michael Jackson. He was even in a Pepsi Commercial with Jackson

[@takerfan4ever]

Michael Jackson would disfigure him in a dance off though.

[@qhsperson]

He also starred on Broadway as The Tap Dance Kid, a role later played by Savion Glover. So he's no slouch when it comes to dancing.

[@janasali821]

Some of us are old enough to remember that!

[@No_More_Eyes545]

You're only saying that cause Mike is obviously more famous. We'll never find out anyways

[@qhsperson]

Oscar Barahona If you watch MJs videos closely, you'll see he's outdanced by all the professionals working behind him. For a singer, MJ was a good dancer. And Fred Astaire, for a dancer, was a good singer. And Sammy Davis Jr. was a better singer AND dancer than both of them.

[@itsandiemusic]

it's not even the dance, but his facial expression when it does it lmaooo

[@ahmada1629]

trust

[@hrbtodisdaaay9221]

Exactly not any sad face can replace carl

[@claudiacon]

Yes, his smile during Carlton dance make people happy 😁💖

[@SparkyTakedown]

Right ?!

[@Muhnkz]

Its a thing?!?!?!

[@365-g6v]

He’s actually a professional dancer and was before he was an actor.

[@seraphimprince]

100%. Since he waa a kid. The Tap Dance Kid

[@winniejohnson5559]

I was wondering; it shows.. he flows..

[@javablossom]

I always wondered if it was fair to have him on the show, knowing his background in dance... Regardless, this dance was wonderful.

[@lql1094]

@@seraphimprince Michael Jackson commercial from the early 80s. He also did those "I told the truth" Mormon commercials then too.🤣🤣🤣 I'm somewhere near his age, so I remember all the commercials clearly.

[@lql1094]

Michael Jackson commercial from the early 80s. He also did those "I told the truth" Mormon commercials then too.🤣🤣🤣 I'm somewhere near his age, so I remember all the commercials clearly.

[@evoxpop2088]

Alfonso doing his dance is nothing but pure joy, like dancing when nobody is watching. The Carlton will go down in history, so many years giving everyone that watches JOY!!!

[@NukkuiskoHyvinVaiPois]

Even a professional dancer can't do the Carlton dance as well as Alfonso (although, wearing comfortable shoes would have helped her move her legs more smoothly). Keep going Alfonso, rock those beautiful hips of yours.

[@HaLLiEB85]

Hey he had a few decades of mastering it lol

[@Deimonos85]

indeed. she was weird doing it lol

[@manningbartlett522]

+Daimonon In her defence, she's a great dancer. It's just an insanely difficult dance move.

[@shakimshabazz3315]

its called rhythm. white people were not blessed with it

[@Br33annah]

+Shakim Shabazz that made me laugh

[@beckyfalkenberg2344]

He just makes me happy watching him. He is so fun. She is adorable.

[@regalpanda4224]

0:53 the whole contest was over at that moment.

[@jessicabumpers3487]

#PERIOD

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

He should've won just for that

[@maddisonlefere1961]

Mega facts

[@loumartinez2005]

Everyone else should of just walked away at that moment

[@ifeelpretty5790]

I would agree but then we wouldn’t have gotten to see his other great dances like the trio Paso Doble and the Freestyle with the “Apache (Jump on It)” moves from Fresh Prince and tap dancing!

[@catmama54]

I'll never tire of this and always makes me smile

[@felicediesserequiconte4929]

Alfonso floats like a *BUTTERFLY* when he dances. 🦋

[@mirajulkhan8562]

And leaves the competition stung

[@NoRockinMansLand]

But does he sting like a bee? Yes

[@felicediesserequiconte4929]

@@NoRockinMansLand Yes! Hes like Muhammad Ali.Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee.

[@magomandrake171]

His dancing is so energetic and stylish he almost seems weightless. It's mesmerizing.

[@jessicacassar1554]

Not only did we get the Carlton, we got the Carlton while Alfonso is dressed like Carlton and doing the Carlton with the backdrop looking like the lounge room of the Banks House This could have easily been a lost episode of the Fresh Prince

[@AfroGaz71]

And also dancing to Carltons hero, Tom Jones.

[@matthewp2794]

Except that Carlton has a girl home.

[@leightoncolantuono7450]

Not only did we get the Carlton, we got the Carlton while Alfonso is dressed like Carlton and doing the Carlton with the backdrop looking like the lounge room of the Banks House This could have easily been a lost episode of the Fresh Prince

[@saiconjr]

Maybe a dream sequence - still could be, he doesn’t look like he’s aged too much

[@lenaqui148]

It's like michael jackson and his moonwalk. ALOT of people can do it, but nobody does it like him.

[@oahuviewlot2929]

Alfonso is so underrated as an entertainer and comedian. Love him.

[@TongueAndGroove16]

As soon as he did the Carlton: instant 10's from judges.

[@cellsdoni5968]

I wonder if the Carlton would get him a housing loan?

[@nyaw639]

@@cellsdoni5968 ug

[@JohnEHess]

Yep. Stop the voting. Contest over.

[@jeromehoyle4945]

Okay, first off, that ain't fair. HE CAN ACTUALLY DANCE. LOL.

[@tami8458]

Old news. If you watch the commercial he did with Michael Jackson when he was a kid, you will know he can dance.

[@canajaneh]

@@tami8458 Pretty sure that's what Jerome was referencing.

[@tami8458]

@@canajaneh My mistake, I stand corrected.

[@korenng5553]

Pepsi kid & yes he can dance...he is my fav

[@nightcore3865]

That is more than fair he is a star and he can dance 😂😂😂

[@BoogieSquared]

I just love the energy Alphonso Ribeiro brings to everything he does. Whether he's acting, dancing, or just busting out The Carlton, I can't help but smile watching him.

[@ultragare]

True dat.

[@wanderlust62]

That was choreograpghed perfectly, a kiss, the Carlton out of joy "he got the girl" look! Perfectly transitioned out, too! I love Alfonzo! His dance partner is a darling, too.

[@sam64]

Lol he looks exactly the same, like he hasn't aged in decades lol

[@darylcastillo1439]

Black don't crack

[@loumartinez2005]

I remember him from in the early 90s when I was in high school

[@PatternLand]

Yes tf it does....black cracks all the time you piece of cheesy garbage

[@mememachine1867]

The Man from the pattern land yikes

[@PatternLand]

@@mememachine1867 ?

[@lune78]

The Carlton is so iconic! And Alfonso Ribeiro is an amazing dancer!

[@willisdavid6083]

To bad he stole that dance from Eddie Murphy in raw

[@Matt-wh1nd]

This was actually a really good dance all around.

[@cxa340]

Matt Tinsley I Is it me or did his dancing seem more on point than hers? I missed this episode but he seemed more the professional dancer than she did almost.

[@lordfifth3885]

@@cxa340 lol he created the move, that is why its called the carlton.

[@cxa340]

Lord Fifth Yes, obviously we all know that but the style was not just him dancing “the Carlton” I believe the assigned dance style was the Foxtrot and they worked this in - which raised my point that his entire footwork even through the standard dance was more on point then hers.

[@raybon7939]

Becuase people dont know A R was the tap dance kid in 1979 it was a play in nyc where he was the star for 3 years. he was tge tap dance kid in nyc and philly. after tap dance kid, he faded ....till fresh prince, i went to see the play in 79. he was the first child star and the first star of our generation. he was going all the way true super mega star. but after tap dance kid, he didnt do nothing till F prince.

[@lordfifth3885]

@@raybon7939 thank you, that makes sense. why he dance way better then the proffesional dancer. cause he is a pro as well lol.

[@justforjacob]

he is a great dancer. his body is so expressive, he makes pretty lines, uses his space, confident in his steps, facials on point. best contestant ever

[@itsarandomuseryoudontknow8486]

I think after this dance, everyone else just gave up. There was no way he wasn't going to win

[@K_classic]

lol ikr

[@bonelessdewby6401]

Panic! At Crybaby's Twenty Øne Fall Outs did he win?

[@K_classic]

Marvyn Estrada yes

[@aardvark2520]

The guys face at 1:34 haha. He’s like “damn I should of never even came on this show. I’ll never win now”.

[@diegocastaneda7433]

It's A Random User You Don't Know Yes, I think so. Actually the only person who didnt seem to give up was Janel. That was a really though final considering both freestyles were the best dances of the sea son.

[@angelh1743]

As soon as Alfonso Ribeiro started the Carlton man, I smiled, laughed a little, and cried a little. That's my generation of dancing he's representing. Alfonso Ribeiro is a multi talented actor, singer, dancer, and God only knows what else.

[@odabuu]

Aiight youre pushing it with the crying

[@karenwinston2833]

Those were tears of JOY! 😌 That’s because that was a great time 👍🏽 in America!

[@anooprobertina798]

SAME !! 😂

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

I got chills! He's so great!

[@graveheart1138]

How good is it to see do that dance!! Its legendary and it brings so many memories back from watching The Fresh Prince of Bel Air! Brilliant work Alfonso!

[@HopMedia]

I definitely agree. I'm all smiles just watching this again. :-D

[@visa9313]

true words *-*

[@sabirahmalika3335]

yep me too

[@WordThought]

what a class act- Alfonso really is a straight up dude- and he always had moves- happy for him i know its old

[@brittanycraig2722]

Alfonsos energy is infectious. I would be soooo excited to have him as a partner.

[@killadjango6995]

🤣🤣💯💯🎯

[@oRealAlieNo]

But what would his husband say?

[@lindsayo3710]

i love how he just embraces his carlton dance after so long

[@nataliescott3659]

Lindsay O let's be honest, he does this dance every night before bed

[@vernonedmonds8596]

People don't realize how well of a dancer Alfonso is. As a child, he had a stint on Broadway in the show "the Tap Dance Kid". I think he was around 12 years old. He then did a commercial with the Jackson's and then came "silver spoon" and the Fresh Prince. He can still tap dance if asked.

[@LivingLife-lq4lf]

Still perfection aftwr all these years. 😊❤

[@smokeybear520]

He’s more known for this song than Tom Jones is 😂

[@jayden12242]

😂😂😂

[@onyeilonyeil9468]

💯 I don't think anyone that seen Carlton continually do that dance thinks of Tom Jones wen dey hear dat song

[@joey0077d]

No . I see Tom Jones more in the song then him. Nice try.

[@onyeilonyeil9468]

@@joey0077d Then u are 1 in a million, Carlton dance brought this song bak 2 life

[@siranushantonyan5219]

Щщ0ззззззз то.

[@lostone13]

The moment the first note played from this song played I knew it was over for everyone competing . Nothing and I mean NOTHING trumps the Carlton Dance.

[@taechung1642]

He’s actually a professional dancer and was before he was an actor.

[@zacharylewis2802]

They should’ve played the audio of Kenny Smith after Vince Carter’s dunk.

[@edwardgaines6561]

What about _The Urkel?_

[@masamune2984]

People sometimes overuse the phrase “He/she hasn’t aged a day,” but that man hasn’t aged a day since “The Fresh Prince.”

[@whatthefuckiswater2055]

Neither has Will Smith

[@loveloveke8924]

It's like everyone in the whole show aged well. Even Hillary

[@selenafanparasiempre]

You are so right about that

[@jgon12]

Most people with dark skin don't look like they age because their age feautes are not that visible and also men age slower than women.

[@zr8693]

@@loveloveke8924 James Avery didn't age to well, unfortunately.

[@beckysutherland2065]

I love "The Carlton" perfect 40 score says it all. The sheer abandon that dance has is why it's so fun. Plus the look on his face when he does it. Brings sheer joy to all who watch it.

[@TheTrippleTKA]

He must've felt very proud when he had to teacher her the dance instead! lol

[@MeelahBoo90]

What's sad is she couldn't even do it.

[@patinho5589]

Kam Sud true She didn’t rotate her trailing foot for that real ‘bendy’ look !

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Braeden Leonard Courtney Cox

[@alanguages]

IDiggPattyMayonnaise That was the Courtney, not the Carlton. She wasn't able to flow with the movement, like Alfonso can.

[@tramainelett5345]

she look stiff 😂😂

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

He is a SENSATIONAL dancer. Every step is fluid and precise, plus the sheer showmanship. I cannot get over how fantastic the entire performance was. Just WOW!

[@Eedg769]

He’s just THE best celebrity dancer they ever had on this show, period.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot2]

@@Eedg769my man was trained classically. Like they didn’t have a chance. Alfonso been hoofin since Tap Dance Kid on Broadway.

[@VolvagiasBlaze]

1:34 that guy must be thinking: "Why did it have to be the Carlton? How could you possibly outclass the Carlton?"

[@cielphantomhive1932]

No body can outclass the Carlton 😂

[@corybrown7316]

What! Stiff as she was!

[@mr.par0dy]

+NovaSeraAngel | The Catholic Gamer HE'S BACKKKK AND HE'S BLACKKKKK

[@dubbmoon]

+NovaSeraAngel | The Catholic Gamer Dominican not black

[@Azv8217]

Volvagia´s Blaze The guy in red looks like SHELDON COOPER !

[@seesidesummerhouse6112]

As an actor / dancer and overall entertainer, Alfonso is easily the most talented person in that room (including the judges).

[@coldest1252]

Who can watch this without a huge smile on their face

[@swirex6018]

Coldest1 Me

[@tonyplamenov3984]

Duuuude ... I had the biggest smile, while I was watching this, I scroll through the comments, I see your comment and I completely died laughing. The best "On point" comment.

[@topde_v9551]

Coldest1 me

[@4n631xrik0]

Coldest1 me

[@thalesuchoa2066]

don't matter how many times you see that

[@mrm64]

Hollywood should have treated Alfanso. He shoulda been in more roles but noooope. At least put him in some comedies, he's hilarious!

[@InXLsisDeo]

mrm64 Yes, the guy is multi talented. Not only he is a pro dancer (and an amazing one at that), but he is also a good comedian and he has a great voice. It's a shame Hollywood ignores him like that.

[@mrm64]

InXLsisDeo it really is and he can also be a serious actor too!

[@1Sky1]

mrm64 I think it's the same thing that happened to Urkel and how a lot of people feel about Daniel Radcliffe. I mean, he's still getting work, but people still see him as Harry Potter, so that's a big reason he's no where near as successful as Emma Watson, which is strange because he was the main protagonist.

[@quanwatts8511]

Skyrelyks he look like the guy from will smith fresh price

[@mrm64]

dequan watts lol i know right, almost like Carlton :p

[@SerenitySandberry]

OMG he finally did the Carlton! Yes! Long live the Carlton dance!

[@Fitzfam6]

Funniest home videos

[@abdikadirhussrin8545]

[@YD-uq5fi]

I have never seen an adult man happier than all the times Alfonso did the Carlton dance.

[@agfilmwriter469]

love how he is still able to have that exact same goofy look on his face while doing the carlton

[@shawnkelly3574]

I couldn't agree more with you. I laughed so hard when I watched this clip. There are still so many people out there that appreciate the Carlton dance.

[@Dani-it9vc]

I see ppl say that he was much better than her when they started doing The Carlton... pls keep in mind that 1) he invented this. NO ONE CAN DO IT BETTER THAN HIM / DO IT LIKE HE DOES 2) she's wearing heels and therefore less loose in her feet than he is She did great. Of course she wasn't as good at The Carlton as he was. No one is.

[@quean1401]

Danara De Jong I personally don’t see how the heels have anything to do with it women back in the day would swing in heels and it’s literally a youtube dance group where they all dance in heels one girl did ballet in heels ....

[@ifeelpretty5790]

Southern Fun She's an amazing dancer, watch her So You Think You Can Dance audition. Her name is Witney Carson.

[@keepitgoing]

You nailed it!!

[@figoxor]

I think nobody is seeing her when he is doing that.

[@megapulsar9244]

He invented it sure, and thus watching him perform it is always pleasurable, doesn't mean nobody can do it at least as well as him, I'm no good dancer myself but I believe it's just a matter of investment and possibly of practice in the execution of the move. It's uust that it's a recognizable trademark of his, and performing it would serve more as a flattering imitation/tribute than a proof that you're actually a good dancer.

[@illusionarytactic]

man this made my day, fresh prince was such an influence in so many peoples childhoods, including mine, carltons legacy lives forever

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, me too!

[@HaleyFlood-b3j]

Love Alfonso Ribeiro he's a legend icon this moment on dancing with the stars was the greatest moment in dancing with the stars history absolutely enjoyed watching him and Whitney do the Carlton dance so iconic ❤❤❤

[@davidvondoom2853]

If he didn`t do the Carlton during that song, there would have been riots!

[@Juggernaut2030]

David von Doom blood on the streets

[@xxxtentacionsnappyasshair6129]

The lost king more like crips on the streets

[@davointhesix3381]

There was a reason that this song was played. The Carlton was that reason

[@gedias1]

Poor guy blew out his groin doing this.

[@KKG642]

2:00 The best thing Julianne could have said to Carlton: “People are going to remember Alfonso”! You can tell that meant a lot to him.

[@sarahzoellick6573]

Right? I mean we all love Carlton but Alfonso even stated it was hard to find jobs in Hollywood because people couldn’t see him as himself, but rather saw him as Carlton and couldn’t take him seriously. I think this moment really meant a lot to him because he was able to separate the two and make distinctions on who he portrayed as an actor versus himself. Really moving moment for him!

[@rewriter3981]

@@sarahzoellick6573 ah I see but he had his fair share of serious moments the whole gun thing and when Phil ate that taco and basically was on life support

[@strawberryhalas1055]

KickXWeeb X But most of the time he was very silly so the “dumb” aspect of him overshadowed his serious side.

[@NostalgiaMan]

Wow what a performance!!

[@dinnosauur]

🗿

[@illumicrafthd293]

🗿

[@Lost_idiot223]

Wutaii I'm starting to see you everywhere!

[@NintenDak]

Oh look, its a dead channel! :D

[@sylviabishop1586]

I love Carlton fantastic.

[@messii648]

They killed that goddamn they too good to be there after this dance especially Alfonso such a good dancer what a talent , this song is literally his own, I don’t know if they won this whole thing but just this video alone is gold enough and this whole number was a win I mean the crowd was so loud

[@dawnwelch6579]

Alfonso always looks so happy and joyful when he dances!!!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

That is so true, that is why I love him. Each time I hear the song, I start dancing like him.

[@Aranda-frtn]

That is the thing with dancing, u have to be happy, if not what do dance for?

[@reesebrandon4281]

Its just insane..he just naturally emits off good energy..like a positive vibe

[@ElliottYool]

Nellie K. Adaba When I hear this song I usually think of Carlton. Some happy feelings 😄 Better times back then. Always Fresh Prince after school.