Ryan Lochte's 'Dancing With the Stars' debut interrupted by stage-rushing audience member

In a bizarre incident on the season premiere of "Dancing With the Stars," Ryan Lochte's first performance judgment was interrupted by what appears to be someone trying to rush the stage.

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Just as Lochte and dancing partner Cheryl Burke were hearing the judges' opinions of their performance, at least one person (it's currently unclear if there were more involved) tried to run on the stage. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba could be seen trying to urge the person off, yelling, "Excuse me! Hey, back off!" A figure could briefly be seen rushing in front of the camera.

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The show abruptly cut to a commercial break. When it returned, host Tom Bergeron classified the event as "a little incident" and thanked the show's security for "staying in shape."

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Lochte, who was visibly shocked as the show cut to commercial, told Bergeron, "I'm doing good."

ABC did not immediately respond to Variety's request for comment.