Kim Kardashian took on the role of judge during a practice session for hairdresser Chris Appleton ahead of a televised dance show. The reality star, 45, was filmed rating Appleton’s performance in a parking lot, using numbered paddles to give scores. Initially, she awarded him a score of two, followed by an improved mark of eight as he rehearsed.

Appleton, 43, shared the video on his Instagram account, which has four million followers, remarking that Kardashian was a "tough judge." The moment drew attention from Shirley Ballas, the show’s head judge, who responded positively to Kardashian’s scoring approach, noting with humor that the judges’ desk was designed for five chairs.

The exchange highlights the informal and friendly atmosphere among participants and supporters in the lead-up to the program’s opening night.