‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 31 Lineup Announced!
Good Morning America announced the brand new lineup of Dancing With the Stars on Thursday. The first two Season 31 contestants were announced the previous day—TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio and her mother, Heidi D’Amelio.
The following list of celebs will be dancing for the coveted mirrorball trophy.
50-year-old actress, Selma Blair will team up with Sasha Farber. Selma is known for playing Vivian in “Legally Blonde” as well as her roles in “Cruel Intentions,” “The Sweetest Thing,” and “Hellboy.” The actress is currently battling multiple sclerosis, which will make her ballroom journey unique.
Real Housewives of New Jersey star, Teresa Giudice, has been teamed with pro dancer, Pasha Pahkov. Teresa, who turned down a DWTS offer in 2016, married Luis Ruelas last month, in an extravagant New Jersey ceremony. She joins a list of past “Housewives” who have competed on the show—including Lisa Rinna, Kenya Moore, Erika Jayne, Nene Leakes, and Lisa Vanderpump.
The Bachelorette personality and former Denver Broncos cheerleader, Gabby Windey, will compete for the mirrorball with Val Chmerkovskiy. Former “Bachelorette” stars, Hannah Brown and Kaitlyn Bristowe won the top prize in Season 28 and Season 29.
Jersey Shore star, Vinny Guadagnino, has been matched with Koko Iwasaki. Vinny, a Las Vegas Chippendales dancer, has had lots of experience dancing shirtless in front of an audience.
American Idol alum, Jordan Sparks, will take to the dance floor with Brandon Armstrong. The 32-year-old Grammy nominee’s partner previously danced with artists such as Tinashe and Supremes legend, Mary Wilson.
Country singer, Jessie James Decker will team up with Alan Bersten. Jessie, 34, who is married to former NFL star, Eric Decker, is also a TV personality, designer, influencer, and entrepreneur.
The show’s first drag queen competitor, Shangela, will make history with Gleb Savchenko. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star had a supporting role in ‘A Star is Born,’ and currently stars on HBO’s ‘We’re Here.’
Former Charlie’s Angels actress, Cheryl Ladd, 71, will dance with Louis van Amstel. Cheryl has appeared in various television shows and movies over her long career. Louis returns to the ballroom for the first time since Season 21.
Actor, Jason Lewis, 51, will team up with Peta Murgatroyd. He’s most famous for playing the role of Kim Cattrall’s ‘Sex and the City’ character, Samantha’s boyfriend, Smith Jerrod. He also appeared in ‘Midnight, Texas,’ ‘House M.D.,’ ‘CSI,’ ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ and ‘Charmed.’
Fitness model, Joseph Baena will compete with Daniella Karagach. The 24-year-old, who is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia Baena, will partner with the show’s reigning champ. Joseph has had roles in ‘Called To Duty: The Last Airshow,’ ‘Terminator 2 remake with Joseph Baena: Bad to the Bone’ and ‘Bully High.’
Trevor Donovan will go for the mirrorball with DWTS veteran, Emma Slater. The 43-year-old actor is known for his portrayal of ‘90210’ character, Teddy Montgomery.
Daniel Durrant will take a whirl on the dance floor with Britt Stewart. The ‘CODA’ star, 32, also appeared in ‘Switched at Birth,’ ‘You,’ and ‘Silent Notes.’
Wayne Brady, 50, will team with fan-favorite, Witney Carson. Wayne is an Emmy Award winner and has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Witney won Season 19 with Alfonso Ribeiro, who will return to co-host the upcoming season with Tyra Banks.
Sam Champion will compete with veteran pro, Cheryl Burke. Sam is a well-known weather anchor who boasts a 25-year career on WABC-TV and Good Morning America.’ He has also worked at the Weather Channel and Eyewitness News. Cheryl has won DWTS twice.
Tik-Tok star, Charli D’Amelio, will make her run for the mirrorball with ballroom pro, Mark Ballas. The 18-year-old will be paired with a two-time champion, as Mark won the trophy with Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6) and with Shawn Johnson (Season 8).
Charli’s mother, Heidi D’Amelio will compete against her daughter with Artem Chigvintsev. Fans can expect friendly competition between the 50-year-old and her teenage daughter.
Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Len Goodman will make up the judges’ panel.
The brand new season of Dancing With the Stars premieres on September 19 at 8 pm ET/5 p.m. PT on Disney+.
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