The participants for the upcoming season of the popular dance competition show, “Dancing With The Stars,” have been revealed. The diverse lineup includes well-known personalities stepping out of their usual roles to compete for the coveted mirror-ball trophy.
Among those confirmed prior to the official announcement were Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez. The cast was further expanded with the addition of stars like Julia Stiles and Jenna Dewan, showcasing a mix of Hollywood veterans, social media influencers, athletes, and even an unconventional contestant, Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson.
The show, available on Disney+ in Canada, is set for a double premiere on September 15 and 16. The celebrity contestants have been paired with professional dancers for the upcoming season:
– Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik
– Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess
– Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten
– Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy
– Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach
– Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov
– Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart
– Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas
– Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman
– Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong
– Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills
– Jackson Olson and Emma Slater
– Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson
– Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Chmerkovskiy
– Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa
– Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold
The announcement of the lineup has sparked various reactions from fans on social media. While some expressed concerns about contestants with prior dance experience like Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr., others lauded the inclusion of talents like Julia Stiles.
Additionally, the upcoming season will feature the winner of “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro,” Adele Zaikman, marking a notable debut. Furthermore, the promotion of Hailey Bills as a pro dancer sets the stage for the show’s third same-sex pairing and introduces an interesting family dynamic, as Bills is the niece of pro dancer Jenna Johnson, who is married to fellow pro Val Chmerkovskiy.
