The participants for the new season of the popular television show, “Dancing With The Stars,” have been revealed. The lineup includes a mix of well-known personalities who will be swapping their usual roles for a chance at the coveted mirror-ball trophy.
Prior to the official announcement on “Good Morning America,” several contestants had already been confirmed, such as Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. The cast was later expanded to include twelve more stars, including familiar faces like Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan.
The upcoming season promises an exciting mix of talent, with Hollywood celebrities, social media influencers, an Olympian, a Paralympian, and even a baseball player from the Savannah Bananas team set to showcase their dancing skills. The show, which will air on Disney+ in Canada, is scheduled for a double premiere on September 15 and 16.
The full cast list, along with their respective professional dance partners, has been unveiled. Notable pairings include Tatyana Ali with Jan Ravnik, Tyler Cameron with Sharna Burgess, and Giada De Laurentiis with Alan Bersten, among others.
Fans have shared varying opinions on social media regarding the lineup, particularly highlighting the extensive dance backgrounds of certain contestants like Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. Some viewers expressed excitement over the selection of dancers, with special attention given to Julia Stiles.
The upcoming season will also feature some interesting developments, such as the debut of Adele Zaikman, the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro.” Additionally, Hailey Bills will step up as a professional dancer, creating the third same-sex pairing in the show’s history and adding a familial connection as the niece of pro dancer Jenna Johnson.