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'Dancing with the Stars' live tour: Who is performing, how to get tickets and more

Many of your favorite "Dancing with the Stars" pros are heading out on a live tour .

"Dancing with the Stars: Live!" kicks off Jan. 11 in Richmond, Virginia, and will hit cities across the U.S. until it wraps in March in Los Angeles.

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Learn more about the upcoming tour below.

Who is performing during the 'Dancing with the Stars' live tour?

"DWTS" pros including Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater and Britt Stewart will perform during the live tour.

"DWTS" co-host and two-time Mirrorball Champion Julianne Hough, as well as celebrity guest stars, will also perform at select dates.

Slater, a one-time Mirrorball Champion, is hosting the tour.

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How to get tickets for the live tour.

Tickets go on sale Oct. 20 at DWTSTour.com .

A variety of VIP packages are available to purchase for all dates. The packages include everything from premium seating to access to pre-show cast Q &As, exclusive merchandise, photo opportunities and more.

The pre-sale for Mirrorball Members began on Oct. 18.

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What cities will the 'DWTS' tour hit?

The full list of dates for the tour's 64 performances can be found on DWTSTour.com .

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'Dancing with the Stars' Live Tour 2023 Dates & Cast Revealed!

Dancing with the Stars is going on tour in 2023 and the full list of dates and the cast has been revealed!

The upcoming DWTS Live Tour will feature eight of the pro dancers, including two from the troupe, as well as a handful of the season 31 celebs.

Emma Slater will be serving as the co-host, as has been mentioned all season long, and she’ll be joined by runner-up Gabby Windey .

See the tour dates and more inside…

Also heading out on the road include Daniel Durant , Vinny Gaudagnino , Heidi D’Amelio and winner Charli D’Amelio on select dates.

The pros going on tour are Alan Bersten , Gleb Savchenko , Brandon Armstrong , Britt Stewart and Sasha Farber , as well as troupe members Alexis Warr Burton and Kateryna Klishyna .

The tour kicks off at the start of the new year on January 6th in National Harbor, Maryland, and tickets are on sale NOW at DWTSTour.com !

Check out the full list of tour dates and which cities the celebs will be performing in below…

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Dancing With The Stars: Live! North American Tour Announces Additional Cast Members and Added Dates

Kym Johnson, Keo Motsepe and Sasha Farber Join Mark Ballas and Witney Carson on Tour with More Fan Favorites to Be Announced

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Los Angeles, CA – As announced live on air last week, Dancing with the Stars , ABC’s leading entertainment show, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to fans across North America beginning December 27.  During last night’s show it was revealed that three more fan favorites will be joining the live tour.  Two-time champion (and Dancing with the Stars Australia judge) Kym Johnson will join pro dancers Keo Motsepe and Sasha Farber on the 38-city North American tour.  They will join previously announced pros Mark Ballas and Witney Carson.  Further announcements will be made throughout the season revealing additional tour members.

More dates have been added to the tour.  This week additional dates go on sale in Atlanta, GA, Clearwater, FL, Pittsburgh, PA, Red Bank, NJ, Windsor, ON, Las Vegas, NV and Phoenix, AZ.  The full list of tour dates can be found below.

The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! , produced by Faculty Productions in association with BBC Worldwide, kicks off Saturday, December 27, 2014 and will run through February 15, 2015 showcasing some of the faces from the show you know and love. The all-new DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! tour will feature a cast of the television show’s most popular competitors who will choreograph never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments.

General tickets are on sale now through www.dwtstour.com . VIP Packages are available through VIP Nation offering fans meet & greets, photo opportunities with cast, premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information, visit www.VIPNation.com .

The 'Dancing With the Stars' Tour Sounds Especially Amazing This Year

So many of the best DWTS cast members will be joining!

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In short, the tour is basically everything you love about the series on stage. Starting on December 15 , the winter show will feature countless dance routines from a group of select Dancing With the Stars pros from season 27 . As the website notes, there will be all kinds of different numbers — from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. The troupe will make stops in over 60 cities and end with one final performance on March 9, 2019 in Thousand Oaks, California.

This year, there are 11 confirmed dancers going on tour at the moment: Hayley Erbert , Jenna Johnson , Witney Carson , Emma Slater , Britt Stewart , Brandon Armstrong , Gleb Savchenko , Val Chmerkovskiy , Artem Chigvintsev , Sasha Farber , and Alan Bersten . Though not all of your season 27 celebrity favorites will be hopping from city to city, the show announced during the finale that Bobby Bones , Juan Pablo Di Pace , Milo Manheim , Joe Amabile , and John Schneider would be joining the the cast.

So, how do you buy tickets to this amazingness? The best way is to visit TicketMaster.com , which will give you the full range of prices, seats, and dates available. Tickets range from $45 to $500+ for VIP packages.

But seriously, you really should hurry if you're thinking about going. With the holidays right around the corner, who knows how quickly these shows will sell out.

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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Reveals Final Cast for 2024 Live Tour

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The Dancing With The Stars Live Tour 2024 cast is officially complete. The dancing competition series’ official account for tour revealed the final lineup of pros and celebrities joining the tour next year.

Final Cast for Dancing With The Stars 2024 Tour Revealed

In a recent post on Instagram, DWTS announced their additional guest stars and dancing pros for the tour. New guests include season 32 alums Charity Lawson, Harry Jowsey , and Xochitl Gomez. Meanwhile, in select dates, pros Artem Chigvintsev, Jenna Johnson, and Valentin Chmerkovskiy will also grace the tour.

“We’re thrilled to announce that @charitylawson, @harryjowsey, @_xochitl.gomez & @juleshough are joining #DWTSTour this winter! PLUS, @theartemc, @jennajohnson & @valentin join our incredible cast of pros for select dates,” the caption read.

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DWTS co-host Julianne Hough will also serve as special guest. She will perform from February 15 to February 18, March 1 to March 3, and March 26.

Meanwhile, Season 32 Mirrorball champion Gomez will perform from January 11 to February 4. Lawson, will then perform from February 6 to February 18. Jowsey, on the other hand, will perform from February to March 26.

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Johnson and Chmerkovskiy will perform from January 11 to February 4. Lastly, Chigvintsev will grace the tour from February 6 to February 18.

“See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, PLUS special guest stars! With dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night full of all the magic of the TV show and more!” the official description of tour reads.

Xochitl Gomez Says Her Mirrorball Triumph is “Unbelievable”

Alongside Chmerkovskiy, Gomez snatched the first ever Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Following Tuesday’s finale, Gomez reflected on her season 32 victory.

“It’s unbelievable,” she said . “I didn’t see it coming. I went into this whole competition thing thinking, you know, if I make it to week five, that’d be awesome, and so to be here and to have this trophy is just crazy. I’m really proud of us.”

For his part, Chmerkovskiy “felt really good.” According to the DWTS pro, the experience also felt a bit weird.

“It’s a little weird, you know, because you put so much work into something and then it’s like here’s a trophy and then it’s over,” he said. “The feeling is, obviously pride and joy for ourselves, but also a little bit of sadness that it’s over.”

According to the duo, Chmerkovskiy’s wife and fellow pro Johnson played a significant role in helping them achieve their win on the show.

“She’s a part of every creative, every step, every piece of choreography that we performed this season, she was a part of it,” Chmerkovskiy said.

Furthermore, Gomez stated that Johnson has been “encouraging” during her stint. She went on to share that Chmerkovkiy’s wife helped her when she felt “scared and nervous” with the freestyle part of her performance.

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"Dancing with the Stars" 2023 Celebrity Cast: See the Full List

Today, the " Dancing with the Stars " season 32 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were announced live on ABC's " Good Morning America ." Co-hosted by  Alfonso Ribeiro and  Julianne Hough , "Dancing with the Stars" returns to ABC with an expanded season 32 premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 26 (8:00-10:31 p.m. EDT) and will continue to air Tuesdays (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) thereafter. The season will simulcast LIVE on Disney+ and be available next day on Hulu.

The celebrities and professional dancers this season are as follows (in alphabetical order):

• Supermodel Tyson Beckford with partner Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy
• Marvel star Xochitl Gomez with partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
• TV and film star, Alyson Hannigan with partner Sasha Farber
• Social media and reality TV star Harry Jowsey with partner Rylee Arnold
• From "The Bachelorette," Charity Lawson with partner Artem Chigvintsev
• From "Vanderpump Rules," Ariana Madix with partner Pasha Pashkov
• GRAMMY®-winning singer Jason Mraz with partner Daniella Karagach
• NFL All-Star Adrian Peterson with partner Britt Stewart
• Singer and social media star Lele Pons with partner Brandon Armstrong
• Academy Award®-winning actress Mira Sorvino with partner Gleb Savchenko
• Actress Jamie Lynn Spears with partner Alan Bersten
• Real estate mogul and TV star Mauricio Umansky with partner Emma Slater
• Comedian and actor Matt Walsh with partner Koko Iwasaki
• From "The Brady Bunch," actor Barry Williams with partner Peta Murgatroyd

Watch the announcement of the "Dancing with the Stars" 2023 cast from ABC's "Good Morning America"

TYSON BECKFORD - Tyson Beckford is the most recognized male supermodel in the world. At the dawn of the new phrase supermodel, Beckford's face gracing Ralph Lauren's Polo and Polo Sport lines immediately vaulted him into icon status. Having worked with leading international fashion brands, he has been the face of Pirelli, an ambassador for Ducati,and spokesman for Mercedes-Benz during Fashion Week. He has endured, now timeless, distinguished and celebrated for trailblazing a path for all that have come – and will come – behind him. His name is still synonymous with the height of men's fashion because he smashed barriers across entertainment industries as his popularity ushered in the recognition of Black male beauty in all shades. Vogue magazine named Beckford the greatest male model of all time, before being named one of the top 10 most successful male models of all time by the outlet's UK counterpart in 2019.

Tyson Beckford (right) and his partner Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy (left)

XOCHITL GOMEZ - Xochitl Gomez is a rising star known for her captivating performances and remarkable acting range. Gomez first gained widespread recognition for her breakout role in the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix series "The Baby-Sitters Club," adapted from Ann M. Martin's beloved book series. In August 2020, she was honored by Variety magazine as one of 2020's Next Up Young Hollywood for her outstanding performance in the Netflix series.

Gomez took on the role of superhero America Chavez in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," which premiered on her 16th birthday. Starring alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Benedict Wong, this role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe solidified Gomez's status as a rising star. Her portrayal added a fresh and dynamic element to the MCU, garnering praise for her strong screen presence and engaging performance. Gomez will continue in this pivotal role in the next phase of this cinematic universe.

Xochitl Gomez (right) and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy (left)

ALYSON HANNIGAN - Born in Washington, D.C., Alyson Hannigan began appearing in commercials at age 4 and then moved to Hollywood at age 11. She soon landed her first major film role in "My Stepmother Is an Alien," alongside Seth Green. She is best known for her roles in the Emmy® Award-winning series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "How I Met Your Mother," with additional acting credits including the "American Pie" film franchise, "Angel," "Veronica Mars," "Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story" and the 2019 Disney Channel Original Movie "Kim Possible."

Hannigan most recently starred alongside Ben Schwartz in the Disney+ film "Flora & Ulysses," where she played the role of Phyllis Buckman in the original movie based on the Newberry Award-winning children's book. Previously, she hosted Food Network's "Outrageous Pumpkins," which premiered in September 2020, as well as Food Network's "Girl Scout Cookie Championship," which premiered in February 2020. Hannigan also serves as host of The CW's "Penn & Teller: Fool Us." She also voices the role of Claire Clancy, mom to 6-year-old Nancy, in Disney Junior's animated series "Fancy Nancy," about a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Alyson Hannigan (left) and her partner Sasha Farber (right)

HARRY JOWSEY - Harry Jowsey became a global sensation after rising to fame on the popular Netflix show "Too Hot to Handle" in 2020. Featured among the likes of GQ, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Variety, he has quickly won the hearts of many around the globe with his comedic antics and classic charisma. Since the show's finale, Jowsey has been entertaining his 10 million fans on his social platforms through various endeavors, one including his latest signage with William Morris Endeavors (WME) to pursue acting. He launched an interactive show on Spotify, "Dating Harry Jowsey," where each week Jowsey went live answering fans' most pressing questions about dating, relationships and everything in between. It doesn't stop there - while simultaneously working with Spotify, he hosted the hit podcast, "Tap In," where no topic was too taboo for Jowsey.

At the forefront of Jowsey's brand is his commitment to creating open-minded conversations about all things love and laughter, which led to the curation of his social media series with Netflix, "Who Wore It Best." On the viral show, which lives on Instagram and TikTok, Harry interviews celebrities by paying homage to their iconic staple wardrobe moments. From Reese Witherspoon and Gigi Hadid to Lindsay Lohan and Addison Rae, Jowsey has become a face in fashion while honoring the best red-carpet memories to date. He also recently dipped into the business world, and as an official angel investor, Jowsey now has his sights on investing in more than 10 companies with more than $10 million in seed capital. Jowsey also launched The Ritual, the freshly formulated, plant-based and cruelty-free candle line with the mission to translate memories and emotions into products and experiences, and eventually would like to provide cleansing rituals, guided meditations, retreats and everything in between.

Harry Jowsey (right) and his partner Rylee Arnold (left)

CHARITY LAWSON - A child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia, Charity Lawson earned a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Auburn University. The captivating 27-year-old stole America's heart on season 27 of "The Bachelor" with her confidence, compassion for helping others and magnetic smile. Audiences saw Lawson open herself up to finding love by taking risks, all while supporting those around her. After her emotional exit, she solidified Bachelor Nation's trust in her genuine desire to find love.

As the Bachelorette, Lawson was searching for a life partner who loves dogs, thrifting and a good tailgate; but, above all else, is honest, empathetic and values her for who she is. With parents who have been married over 47 years, Lawson has been instilled with the confidence of knowing what she deserves and is eager to find a lasting love matching their example. After a whirlwind journey, Lawson found true love with her fiancé, Dotun Olubeko.

Charity Lawson (right) and her partner Artem Chigvintsev (left)

ARIANA MADIX - Ariana Madix, a longtime beloved star of Bravo's hit series "Vanderpump Rules," is the perfect combination of beauty, brains and talent. She joined the cast of the long-running, Emmy® Award-nominated program after being sought out while bartending at Hollywood hotspot SUR. On screen and off, her wit, charm and honesty have made her a favorite of brands and fans alike.

Her extraordinary bartending talents have helped her craft top-notch artisanal concoctions as a bartender in some of the trendiest and most popular bars in New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. In 2019, HarperCollins published her long-awaited cocktail book, "Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers," which was an Amazon Best Seller. Most recently, Madix has created the Drink From Home brand which features direct-to-consumer cocktail kits, custom recipes created by Madix, and proprietary ingredients created and available only through DFH.

Ariana Madix (right) and her partner Pasha Pashkov (left)

JASON MRAZ - Jason Mraz is a two-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree, most famously known by his hits, "I'm Yours" and "I Won't Give Up." His non-profit, the Jason Mraz Foundation, supports programs focused on inclusive arts education and the advancement of equality. Established in 2015, Mraz Family Farms is committed to peace in the world through organic regenerative agriculture, fair trade, and kind words. In June, Mraz released his eighth studio album, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride.

Jason Mraz (left) and his partner Daniella Karagach (right)

ADRIAN PETERSON - Adrian Peterson is an American professional gridiron football player who is considered one of the finest running backs in the history of the sport. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set the freshman rushing record with 1,925 yards during the 2004 season. Named a unanimous All-American that year, he became the first freshman to finish as a runner-up in the Heisman Trophy balloting. Peterson finished his college football career as the Sooners' third all-time leading rusher.

He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings seventh overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he set an NFL record for the most rushing yards in a single game and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was then named the MVP for his performance in the Pro Bowl and became only the fifth player in NFL history to have more than 3,000 yards through his first two seasons. In 2010, he became the fifth-fastest player to run for 5,000 yards, doing so in his 51st game.

Adrian Peterson (right) and his partner Britt Stewart (left)

LELE PONS - Lele Pons is a social media sensation who has taken the world by storm with her comedic videos, capturing the hearts of tens of millions of fans around the globe. Born in Venezuela, Pons moved to the United States with her family when she was 5 years old. She has since become one of the most popular personalities on social media, with over 100 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Pons began her social media career in 2013 when she created a Vine account and started posting videos. Her content, which focused on comedy and humor, quickly gained popularity, and she soon became one of the most-followed personalities on the platform. In 2016, Pons became the first Viner to reach 1 billion loops. When Vine shut down in 2017, Lele shifted her focus to other social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, maintaining her status as one of the most followed influencers across multiple platforms.

In addition to her social media career, Pons has also pursued acting, music and entrepreneurship. She has appeared in several films and TV shows, and has released many hit singles, including "Celoso," which became a major hit in Latin America and Spain.

Lele Pons (left) and her partner Brandon Armstrong (right)

MIRA SORVINO - Mira Sorvino can currently be seen as Rosemary in the Starz horror-comedy series "Shining Vale," from creators Jeff Astrof and Sharon Horgan, and as Monica Lewinsky's mother Marcia Lewis in Ryan Murphy's critically acclaimed anthology series "American Crime Story: Impeachment" for FX. The latter was her second collaboration with Murphy following the Netflix limited series "Hollywood," in which she played the Lana Turner-inspired star Jeanne Crandall.

Sorvino won the Academy Award®, a Golden Globe®, Critics Choice Award, National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle for her performance in "Mighty Aphrodite." Other notable film performances include Spike Lee's "Summer of Sam," the comedy cult classic "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion," a memorable four-episode turn on "Modern Family," "Startup" opposite Ron Perlman, and the limited series "Intruders" opposite Millie Bobby Brown for BBC America.

Mira Sorvino (left) and her partner Gleb Savchenko (right)

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS - Jamie Lynn Spears is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence for her appearances on Nickelodeon shows "All That" and for playing Zoey Brooks on "Zoey 101." Recently, Spears released an intimate memoir, "Things I Should Have Said," which quickly became a national bestseller. She recently appeared on "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" and also earned a starring role in "Sweet Magnolias." Most recently, Spears can be seen reviving her role as Zoey Brooks in the highly anticipated film of the summer, "Zoey 102."

Jamie Lynn Spears (right) and her partner Alan Bersten (left)

MAURICIO UMANSKY - Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of The Agency, a billion-dollar brokerage that utilizes world-class technology and innovative marketing strategies to assist agents and their clients in achieving their real estate goals. Since its inception in 2011, the firm set out to create an industry-disrupting model that would redefine the business and foster a unique culture rooted in the core philosophy of collaboration. In its 10 years, The Agency has done that and much more.

Mauricio has achieved nearly $4 billion in real estate sales and holds the distinction of selling the most homes in the country priced above $20 million. He has represented some of the world's most noteworthy properties, including the Playboy Mansion; the first house in L.A. to sell above the $100 million mark; Walt Disney Estate; and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Prince. Mauricio and The Agency also represent some of the world's top developers and resort brands, including One&Only, Rosewood, and The Ritz-Carlton. Together with his team, Mauricio is noted as one of the highest producing agents by The Wall Street Journal's REAL Trends annual list, and has been ranked No. 69 on Swanepoel's 2023 Power200, a prestigious list of top real estate executives in the U.S.

Mauricio recently published The Dealmaker, now available in bookstores around the country. He is also a proud member of The Young Presidents Organization (YPO), an influential and world-renowned business networking organization. His philanthropic work includes serving as a board member for Giveback Homes, an organization dedicated to building homes for families in need, and supports The Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the National Breast Cancer Association.

Mauricio Umansky (right) and his partner Emma Slater (left)

MATT WALSH - Matt Walsh is a two-time Emmy® Award-nominated actor from HBO's award-winning comedy series "Veep." He is a founding member of the iconic sketch/improv theater Upright Citizens Brigade, and he recently appeared in Hulu's "Unplugging" which he co-wrote and starred alongside Eva Longoria. Other credits include the CBS series "Ghosts," Fox Searchlight's "Flamin' Hot" and co-host of the podcast "Second in Command" on All Things Comedy.

Walsh will next be seen co-starring opposite Rza from the Wu Tang Clan in the indie film "Not An Artist" and in the upcoming limited series "Manhunt" on Apple TV+.

In addition to his film and TV work, Walsh works with the charities Open Books (which donates LGBTQ+-affirming books to public elementary schools) and Defy Ventures (which helps mentor and find employment for formerly incarcerated men and women).

Matt Walsh (right) and his partner Koko Iwasaki (left)

BARRY WILLIAMS - Barry Williams hosted a successful six-year run of the "'70s Music Celebration! Starring Barry Williams" in Branson, Missouri, a full-scale multimedia musical variety show. He has had an extensive career, starring in hundreds of productions in television, movie and Broadway. He made appearances in several television shows including "Dragnet," "Adam-12," "It Takes a Thief," "The Invaders," "That Girl," "Mission: Impossible," "The Mod Squad" and "The FBI" before landing his role as Greg Brady on "The Brady Bunch," in which he won the Young Artist Foundation Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989.

Williams wrote his autobiography, "Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg," which stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for several months. Williams then executive produced the book into an NBC TV movie. He spent five years as a DJ on satellites' Sirius Radio, has recorded several CDs, and starred in the Syfy television movie "Bigfoot" with Danny Bonaduce in 2013. Williams also wrote, co-produced and starred in three USO Christmas Shows, touring the world and bringing entertainment to our troops.

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"Dancing with the Stars" is the hit series hosted by  Alfonso Ribeiro and  Julianne Hough in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including  Carrie Ann Inaba ,  Bruno Tonioli and  Derek Hough . The show is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.

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Emma Slater will co-host the live tour, which kicks off in January 2024.

The "Dancing with the Stars" live tour is returning in 2024!

Emma Slater, who will co-host the live tour, made the announcement with the help of fellow "DWTS" pro Britt Stewart in an LOL-worthy and glitter-filled video shared Tuesday.

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"See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, PLUS special guest stars!" the live tour's official site reads. "With dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment, it's sure to be an unforgettable night full of all the magic of the TV show and more!"

No dates have been announced yet, though Slater said in the video the tour will kick off in January 2024.

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The live tour likely feature some pros and celebs from "Dancing with the Stars" season 32, which will air this fall on ABC and Disney+ , and will stream the next day on Hulu.

While the whole star-studded "DWTS" cast won't be revealed until Sept. 13 on "Good Morning America," it was announced on Friday on "GMA" that "Vanderpump Rules" star Ariana Madix will compete for the Mirrorball Trophy.

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‘DWTS’ Cast Member Confirms Spot on Season 33

Fans of “Dancing With the Stars” will see the return of a show veteran for season 33.

In an April 2024 interview with The Sun, original DWTS judge Bruno Tonioli addressed his 2022 departure from the U.K. dancing show “Strictly Come Dancing” and his new role on “Britain’s Got Talent.” He then clarified that he would return to the ABC ballroom as a judge for “Dancing With the Stars” season 33.

“I’m still doing the American [dancing show], and I’m very passionate about it,” the Italian choreographer told the outlet as he teased his return to the “Dancing With the Stars” panel.

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 32 Was Difficult for Bruno Tonioli

ABC/YouTube Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba cry following tribute to Len Goodman.

Tonioli, 68, has been a judge on DWTS since 2005 alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, and with Derek Hough since 2020.  Their longtime co-star and head judge Len Goodman passed away from cancer in April 2023 at age 79.

In October 2023,  pro dancers from the “Dancing With the Stars” cast performed an emotional tribute to Goodman, which left the entire ballroom in tears. Tonioli was visibly shaken as the “Moon River” themed dance ended with a spotlight on Tonioli’s empty chair.

Tonioli told The Sun that he received a final message from his longtime friend not long before his death. “Len sent me a wonderful email just before he passed away, which is still very hard to talk about,” Tonioli shared. “I can’t even speak about him not being here. But that email meant a lot to me.”

During a previous appearance on “Live With Kelly and Mark,” Tonioli admitted that while he knew Goodman had been sick and was seeking treatment, he wasn’t expecting his death to ”happen so soon.”

“I actually got an email from him when it was announced that I was doing ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ Tonioli told “Live” co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. “Very nice, and then it ended with a ‘Thank you.”

Tonioli became emotional as he said, “I actually, I can’t [talk about it] because Len would hate doing this. He’d be like, ‘Oh, get up, Bruno. You’re a lucky man and we had a great life. We had a great time, enjoy! Make every day count and have a good time.’ And that’s his spirit, so we have to celebrate him because the life he would want is [that].”

Julianne Hough Will Also Return to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ For Season 33

ABC Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough of “Dancing with the Stars.”

The official cast for “Dancing With the Stars” season 33 has not been confirmed by ABC. Contestants for the celebrity dance-off usually aren’t announced until late August or early September. But In March, Deadline confirmed that Julianne Hough will be back as co-host for DWTS season 33 this fall.

The casting news came not long after Hough announced the cancelation of her “Dancing with the Stars Live” tour dates due to a scheduling conflict. According to Us Weekly, in February Hough shared the update on her Instagram story. “I’ve been so looking forward to getting to connect with all our amazing fans on the road and perform live alongside the DWTS Tour cast for select dates,” she told fans on Instagram. “However, due to a change in my production shooting schedule, a conflict has come up. I will no longer be able to join the tour for my scheduled dates.”

Hough’s return to the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom this fall will likely be alongside co-host Alfonso Ribeiro. The full cast will be announced later in 2024.

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Derek Hough, an actor and dancer best known for being a pro dancer and judge on the TV hit “Dancing with the Stars,” is touring this spring with his dance stage show. Hough will bring his show, “A Symphony of Dance,” to Mobile and Birmingham in Alabama.

How to find tickets

Hough will perform at the Mobile Civic Center April 27. Find tickets at SeatGeek | StubHub | Ticketmaster | Vivid Seats.

He will perform in the Concert Hall of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center April 28. Find tickets at SeatGeek | StubHub | Ticketmaster | Vivid Seats .

With three Emmy wins and 12 nominations, Hough is the most nominated male choreographer in Television Academy history.

Hough is also an actor and has appeared in film, TV and stage projects, including “Nashville,” “High School Musical: The Musical for Disney+,” a stage production of “Footloose,” and the live TV production of “Hairspray Live!”

He is a six-time champion on “Dancing with the Stars” and later served as judge. He is also a New York Times best-selling author of “Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion.”

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Bruno Tonioli’s schedule is busier than ever, which has fans wondering if the longtime Dancing With the Stars judge is returning to the show for Season 33. Keep reading to see if Bruno Tonioli is coming back to Dancing With the Stars .

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Dancing With the Stars  is ABC’s reality TV dance competition series based on BBC’s  Strictly Come Dancing . The series, which premiered in 2005, pairs celebrities with professional dancers. The couples then compete against each other for judges’ points and audience votes. The pair with the lowest combined judges’ points and audience votes is eliminated each week until only one champion remains. That couple is declared the winner and receives the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman were the original judges and the trio remained on the show together until Goodman retired during Season 31. Just five months later, the ballroom legend died on April 22, 2023, following a private battle with bone cancer. Tonioli and Goodman were very closed and also worked together other on Strictly Come Dancing ; Goodman left the show in 2016 and Tonioli followed in 2019.

Season 32 of Dancing With the Stars  marked the first season without Goodman, and Tonioli has been open about how difficult it was to not have his friend there with him. That same year, the British-Italian choreographer added another television gig to his plate and began judging Britain’s Got Talen t . He then returned to the America’s Got Talent spin-off for Season 17, which kicked off on April 20, 2024. Between his hectic filming schedule and the loss of Goodman, fans are worried that Tonioli will not return to DWTS for Season 33. We have everything there is to know about Bruno Tonioli’s future on Dancing With the Stars  below.

Is Bruno Tonioli coming back for Dancing With the Stars Season 33?

Is Bruno Tonioli coming back for Dancing With the Stars Season 33? The answer is yes! In an April 2024 interview with The Sun , Tonioli revealed that he plans to make both Britain’s Got Talent and Dancing With the Stars work. “I’m still doing the American one and I’m very passionate about it,” he said of the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off. As for why he joined BGT , Tonioli noted: “S ometimes you have to try something new. It is good doing something different.” 

“I’m so grateful to BGT for allowing me to show more of myself,” he added of his new role. “I’m Bruno unleashed now, darling! I can use all my range, it’s exciting.”

Tonioli also revealed that his former Strictly co-judges supported him in taking the job, including Goodman. “They have all been wonderful, Shirley, Craig, Anton, the producers, they’re still my friends, they are so supportive, as I am of them. So are Tess and Claudia,” he said, adding of Goodman: “Len sent me a wonderful email just before he passed away, which is still very hard to talk about … I can’t even speak about him not being here. But that email meant a lot to me.”

The television personality previously spoke about the final email he received from Goodman during a September 2023 appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark . “I actually got an email from him when it was announced that I was doing Britain’s Got Talent ,” he recalled. “Very nice, and then it ended with a ‘Thank you.’”

Tonioli then began tearing up and said: “I actually, I can’t [talk about it] because Len would hate doing this. He’d be like, ‘Oh, get up, Bruno. You’re a lucky man and we had a great life. We had a great time, enjoy! Make every day count and have a good time.’ And that’s his spirit, so we have to celebrate him because the life he would want is [that].”

Fans were worried that Tonioli’s involvement in the Simon Cowell-created show would prevent him from doing Dancing With the Stars , as the two shows film in different countries and the flying back and forth is what originally led Tonioli to leave  Strictly in 2019 after nearly two decades. “I just couldn’t do the flying any more. I don’t know how I survived that schedule. To be honest, it’s a miracle,” he said at the time, per Deadline .

Unlike with Strictly , though, a large part of BGT is prerecorded, aside from the Live Shows. This makes it a lot easier for Tonioli to get back to the states for DWTS , which is filmed live in the fall. Additionally, DWTS holds a special place in his heart and he’s been committed to the show for all 32 seasons.

Episodes of Dancing With the Stars can be streamed on Disney+ .

For more on Dancing With the Stars , check out this gallery on the judges’ real-life partners . 

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<p>It’s not unusual for dancers to find love on <em>Dancing With the Stars</em>. But what about the competition’s judges? <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/dancing-with-the-stars-couples-still-together">Who are <em>Dancing With the Stars</em> judges dating and married to in real life</a>? Plus, learn which judge seriously dated a pro dancer back in the day.</p> <p><a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/tag/dancing-with-the-stars/"><em>DWTS</em></a> is ABC’s popular dance competition where professional dancers team up with celebrities to win the coveted Mirrorball trophy. The show premiered in 2005 and has aired for 32 seasons. Each week, competitors are eliminated based on public voting and scores received from the judges. Season 32 of <em>DWTS</em> premiered on September 26, 2023, and features the judging trio of Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. (Check out our list of the <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/dancing-with-the-stars-2023-cast/dancing-with-the-stars-season-31/">entire cast</a> and <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/gallery/who-went-home-dancing-with-the-stars-2023/">eliminations</a> for Season 32 so far.)</p> <p>Inaba and Tonioli have judged the dancing competition since the show’s inception in 2005. (They were joined by Len Goodman, who retired last season and <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/669148/how-len-goodman-die/">passed away</a> in April 2022.) Meanwhile, Hough competed as a pro dancer for 17 seasons before switching over to judging permanently in 2020. Keep reading to learn about the real-life partners of Season 32’s <em>Dancing With the Stars</em> judges.</p>

<p><a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/690117/derek-hough-wife/">Derek Hough’s wife</a> is fellow <em>Dancing With the Stars</em> dancer Hayley Erbert. The couple met in 2014 when Erbert was hired for Derek and Julianne’s <em>Move Live!</em> tour. One year later, the two stars appeared on <em>Dancing With the Stars</em> and they started dating. Erbert was a dancer on the show for seven seasons and four tours. The couple <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeT34pBpGA2/?hl=en">announced</a> their engagement on Instagram in June 2022, then wed over a year later in Monterey County, California, in front of 106 guests. </p> <p>Fellow <em>DWTS</em> pro dancer <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/677282/mark-ballas-wife/">Mark Ballas</a> was the best man, while pro dancer Britt Stewart was photographed in the bridal party. Also in attendance were <em>DWTS</em> co-host Alfonso Ribeiro and three of Hough’s former partners: Amy Purdy, Maria Menounos and Shawn Johnson.</p>

<p>Bruno Tonioli is not married, but it’s reported that the British-Italian choreographer has been in a long-term relationship with Jason Schanne for over a decade. <a href="https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/bruno-tonioli-partner-meet-his-boyfriend-jason-schanne-5173048/"><em>Hollywood Life</em></a> reported that the pair started dating in 2010 and had a commitment ceremony two years later.</p> <p>Although Tonioli has chosen to keep their relationship private (including on social media), the couple attended a rare public outing when they walked the red carpet at the <em>Mary Poppins Returns</em> London premiere in 2018.</p>

<p>Longtime <em>DWTS</em> judge Carrie Ann Inaba is reportedly single. She was last seen with Fabien Viteri in 2020, to whom she was engaged. The pair dated for less than one year, and Inaba announced in May 2021 that she was single again.</p> <p>Prior to Viteri, she was engaged to Jesse Sloan, an accountant whom the judge met through eHarmony. Inaba accepted Sloan’s proposal while filling in for <em>Kelly Ripa on Live! With Regis and Kelly</em> in 2011. Unfortunately, it was confirmed that the wedding was off and their engagement had ended.</p> <p>Surprise! She also once dated <em>DWTS</em> pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev. The choreographers met on the set of <em>So You Think You Can Dance</em> in 2006. After nearly three years, Inaba and Chigvintsev called it quits, according to <a href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/carrie-ann-inabas-dating-history-artem-chigvintsev-fabien-viteri/"><em>Us Weekly</em></a>.</p> <p>Chigvintsev ultimately found love on the show with his <em>DWTS </em>partner, WWE wrestler Nikki Bella. Bella and Chigvintsev got engaged in November 2019, had their son in July 2020 and wed in August 2022. </p>

<p>Late <em>DWTS </em>judge Len Goodman was married to Sue Barrett at the time of his passing. They tied the knot in 2012, a decade after the pair first met at a golf course in 2002. Goodman once told <em><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12006869/Who-Len-Goodmans-wife-Sue-Barrett-does-children.html">The Daily Mail</a> </em>that Barrett likes to stay out of the public eye. “She likes to stay out of the limelight,” he told the site. “She’s gorgeous and makes me very happy,”</p> <p>Goodman was previously married to his first wife (and former dance partner), Cherry Kingston, from 1972 to 1987.</p>

<p>Throughout Hough’s tenure on <em>DWTS, </em>the current co-host and former pro was also a permanent judge for five seasons of the competition. Hough has been engaged twice and married once. She was briefly married to Brooks Laich, but the pair separated in 2020 and were officially divorced in 2022.</p> <p>Hough revealed in an interview with <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a28451746/julianne-hough-naked-strength-interview/"><em>Women’s Health</em></a> in 2019 that she told Laich that she wasn’t straight. “I [told him], ‘You know I’m not straight, right?’ And he was like, ‘I’m sorry, what?’ I was like, ‘I’m not. But I choose to be with you,'” she recalled.</p>

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The longtime ballroom dancer, who appeared on 25 seasons of the hit ABC ballroom competition show as one of the professional partners, revealed just how many "showmances" she had with her famous partners while working on the show. 

"I've had my own showmances, you know. It happens," she admitted during an appearance on Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' podcast,  Amy & T.J.

While Burke denied having to keep it secret on account of the show, she would not divulge their names -- well, except for one. 

"One of them basically professed his love to me on Ellen DeGeneres," she said. She ultimately confirmed she was talking about former pro football player Chad Ochocinco Johnson, her season 10 celebrity partner. During their appearance on DeGeneres' show, Johnson kissed her and they showed off the $10,000 ring he bought Burke, though she denied on the podcast that they were engaged. 

In the course of her time on the show, Burke said she had three showmances and noted that she and one of her partners tried to make their romance serious, but it did not work out. 

"Lust. It's not love, right?" she said, noting that once the relationship entered into the real world, their dynamic would change. 

As Burke explained, ballroom dancing is an "intimate" contact sport and the  DWTS  pairings were with each other seven days a week. Mix in the fact that in order to be successful, the celebrity competitors had to be vulnerable as they learned a brand-new skill and quickly trust their pro partner, it was an environment for romance to emerge. 

Burke's love life has continued to make headlines over the years, including her 2022 divorce from her husband of less than three years , Matthew Lawrence. While the marriage ended, Burke has not ruled out another walk down the aisle. 

"I totally would get married again," she told ET in 2023 . "I mean, I know we should probably go from like meeting somebody first, not like straight to the altar, but our time is limited on this planet."

What would that future groom be like? "Someone who, honestly, first of all, is OK and secure with themselves. That really is a person who knows that we are here to evolve as human beings and who wants to grow and continue to learn and stay curious," she said. "I think that that is very important and whether we're on the same path, it's irrelevant, I think it's just someone who knows that life continues to move forward."

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Get to know the celebrities and their professional partners.

There are so many reasons to be excited about Dancing with the Stars season 31 . The beloved ballroom dancing competition is making a big move to Disney Plus, making it the first live series featured on the streaming service. Host Tyra Banks is joined by former Mirror Ball winner Alfonso Ribeiro. There won’t be any commercials — for now, at least. And most importantly there are 16 teams of celebrities and their professional partners who will usher in a new era for the beloved dancing competition.

Let’s get to know a little bit more about the celebrities and their professional partners ahead of the competition.

Joseph Baena and Danielle Karagach 

Joseph Baena Joseph Baena is a Los Angeles native. He’s a fitness model and actor, known for his work in Called to Duty: The Last Airshow , Encounters , Bully High and Terminator 2 Remake with Joseph Baena: Bad to the Bone . Looks like bodybuilding genes run in the family — his dad is Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Daniella Karagach Daniella Karagach is the current Dancing with the Stars champion after her big win with the NBA’s Iman Shumpert in season 30. She reached the finals of season 29 while dancing with Nelly. Her numerous accolades include being a three-time US National 10 Dance champion, UK Open champion and a 2022 Emmy nominee for outstanding choreography.

Selma Blair and Sasha Farber

Selma Blair Selma Blair is a multi-hyphenate performer, author, advocate and entrepreneur. She’s known for her role in Cruel Intentions and appeared as Kris Jenner in The People vs. O.J. Simpson . She was nominated for a Best Spoken Word Recording Grammy Award for her reading of The Diary of Anne Frank and her recent appearance in the documentary Introducing, Selma Blair has been honored at numerous film festivals, including the SXSW Festival. The documentary chronicles her journey with multiple sclerosis and her stem cell treatments. 

Sasha Farber Russian-born Sasha Farber grew up in Australia, where he started dancing at the age of 13. He was a two-time Australian Latin Championships winner by the time he was 17. He’s been a recurring choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance and appeared as a feature dancer on Broadway and the West End. He’s been part of the Dancing with the Stars family for seven years, reaching the finals two seasons in a row.

Wayne Brady and Witney Carson 

Wayne Brady Five time Emmy winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady is an actor, producer, singer, songwriter and TV personality. He’s well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway? and other television and game shows, including Let’s Make a Deal and Comedy IQ . He also hosted his own daytime talk show and was the season 2 winner of The Masked Singer . 

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Witney Carson Witney Carson started dancing at the age of 3. She was in the Top 6 of So You Think You Can Dance season 9 and after her success there she ended up landing a spot as a troupe dancer in Dancing with the Stars seasons 16 and 17. It wasn’t until season 18 that she had a chance to strap on her dancing shoes as a pro in season 18 with her partner, Cody Simpson.

Sam Champion and Cheryl Burke 

Sam Champion Sam Champion is a Good Morning America contributor and weather anchor for WABC-TV in New York. He started at Eyewitness News in 1988 and eventually went on to work at GMA and The Weather Channel , where he developed and hosted their four-hour morning show. A four-time Emmy winner, Sam also has a Peabody Award for his coverage of Hurricane Sandy.

Cheryl Burke Cheryl Burke has been dancing for well over 25 years. She quickly became a standout in the early years of Dancing with the Stars , taking home the Mirror Ball trophy with Emmitt Smith and Drew Lachey. She created a live stage show, Love on the Floor , that featured professional dancers and Olympic and World Champion ice skaters. The show made its global debut in 2016 and played to packed houses during the premiere in Tokyo. She’s also hosted several podcasts, including a podcast with her former dance partner and Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean, and she currently has her own podcast, Burke in the Game .

Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas 

Charli D’Amelio Charli D’Amelio is known as the "reigning queen of Tik Tok" after becoming the first person to hit 100 million followers on the platform. She and her family star in The D’Amelio Show docuseries on Hulu. She’s been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List and Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and she has partnered with several luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada.

Mark Ballas Two-time Mirror Ball trophy winner Mark Ballas has been nominated for an Emmy for his choreography on Dancing with the Stars . He’s also got an extensive theatrical background that includes Kinky Boots and Jersey Boys on Broadway. Mark trained at The Italia Conti Performing Arts School in London. In addition to dancing, he’s also a singer-songwriter and can play several instruments. He and wife BC Jean make up the indie music duo Alexander Jean. After taking several seasons off, Mark is back on Dancing with the Stars and looking for his third victory. 

Heidi D’Amelio and Artem Chigvintsev 

Heidi D’Amelio Heidi D’Amelio is probably best known in her role as Mom to social media icons Charli and Dixie D’Amelio. She stars in the family’s reality series The D’Amelio Show on Hulu. Prior to becoming a mom, however, she was a model and fitness trainer. She works hard to use the family’s platform to bring awareness and raise money for childhood cancer and natural disasters.

Artem Chigvintsev Artem Chigvintsev discovered his passion for dancing at the age of 13 after enrolling in the local dance academy. Prior to that, young Artem used to ski to school in what used to be the Soviet Union. After years of training and hard work he landed a spot on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, and then he made the leap to Dancing with the Stars in 2014, where he appeared with a number of high profile partners. He won season 29 with partner Kaitlyn Bristow from The Bachelorette and has received an Emmy nomination for his choreography on the show.  

Jessie James Decker and Alan Bersten 

Jessie James Decker  Jessie James Decker is a singer-songwriter, TV personality and lifestyle influencer and bestselling author. As a fashion designer, she developed the Kittenish line and sells it through her three retail stores and looks to expand her footprint in the future with more locations. Her second studio album, 2017’s Southern Girl City Lights , hit the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart upon its debut.

Alan Bersten Alan Bersten won the Mirror Ball in season 28 with The Bachelorette Hannah Brown. He’s a Minnesota native born to Russian Jewish immigrants. He holds Youth Championship and Under 21 National titles, but one of his proudest moments was becoming a mentor for the first-ever Dancing with the Stars Juniors . He’s been part of the show’s travelling tour for seven seasons. 

Trevor Donovan and Emma Slater 

Trevor Donovan   Trevor Donovan grew up in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., and his passion for skiing landed him a spot on the US teen ski team. His breakthrough role came as a series regular on 90210. He then went on to star in several shows and TV movies for the Hallmark Channel and GAC network. He’s the author of three children’s books and is a passionate advocate for several causes including Habitat for Humanity and his own anti-bullying program, Team Upstanders. 

Emma Slater Emma Slater grew up in a medieval English town, where she started dancing at the age of 5. She toured the UK, UAE and South Africa as part of the Simply Ballroom production when she was 16. She also took home the top spot in the 2005 British Under 21 Latin American Championship. Later, she appeared in George Michael’s "Round Here" music video and also starred in Mamma Mia! with Meryl Streep. She’s still very active in theater and has toured the world with several productions. 

Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart

Daniel Durant Daniel Durant is best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film CODA . He was born in Detroit and attended the Minnesota State School for the Deaf. In 2012, Daniel moved to Los Angeles to join the Deaf West Theater, where he appeared in several productions such as Cyrano and Flowers for Algernon . He’s also starred in the hit Netflix series You . In addition to his numerous roles and accolades, the city of Duluth, Minn., proclaimed April 4 to be Daniel Durant Day for his role in CODA . 

Britt Stewart Britt Stewart started out as a principal dancer in all three High School Musical movies and eventually she went on to become one of Katy Perry’s backup dancers for three years during Perry’s Prismatic Tour. After touring with Perry and appearing in Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show, she joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars as part of the troupe and travelling tour. In season 29 she became the first Black female pro dancer in the franchise. She’s a passionate artist, educator and dance arts supporter; she’s the president of the Share the Movement organization that helps make dancing accessible to BiPOC youth. 

Teresa Giudice and Pasha Pashkov 

Teresa Giudice Best known as a member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey , Teresa Giudice graduated from Berkeley College with a degree in fashion marketing and management. She’s also a bestselling author; in addition to her bestselling cookbooks, she has written two memoirs, including Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again . Her most valued role is as the mother to her four daughters.

Pasha Pashkov Pasha Pashkov joined Dancing with the Stars in season 30 with Bling Empire ’s Christine Chiu as his first partner. Pashkov was born in Russia and started dancing at the age of 10 before moving to the US when he was 15. Pasha holds titles in US National Professional Latin Show Dance and British Open to the World, among others. He’s married to fellow Dancing with the Stars pro Daniella Karagach. 

Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki 

Vinny Guadagnino Vinny Gaudagnino catapulted to fame thanks to MTV’s Jersey Shore . Since then, he’s appeared in the Food Network series Guadagnino & Me Eat America and MTV2’s Joking Off , along with the return of the Shore crew in Jersey Shore: Family Vacation . He’s also done a residency at Chippendales Las Vegas and written two bestselling books, including his most recent book, The Keto Guide Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Get Healthy and Look Great .

Koko Iwasaki Koko Iwasaki was born in Japan and moved to the US when she was two. She started dancing at the age of 3 while living in South Florida and eventually turned pro at 16. She’s worked with a number of high profile stars such as Rhianna, Adele, Nicki Minaj and Camila Cabello, and she toured as a troupe dancer with travelling productions of So You Think You Can Dance (she was the runner-up on the show in season 14) and Dancing with the Stars Live . 

Cheryl Ladd and Louis Van Amstel 

Cheryl Ladd Cheryl Ladd has enjoyed an illustrious career since her breakout role as a member of the Charlie’s Angels trio. Over the years she’s enjoyed roles across all genres for different studios, including the Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Disney, while also appearing on a number of shows like Ray Donovan , Ballers and American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson . She’s also appeared on Broadway and she’s an ambassador for Childhelp. 

Louis Van Amstel Louis Van Amstel is a three-time World Dance Champion and has been nominated for an Emmy for his choreography. He’s returning to Dancing with the Stars season 31 after taking several years off. He was the first Dancing star to appear as a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance , opening the door for a number of future crossovers between the shows. He developed a fitness program called La Blast, which helps to promote fitness and make working out fun. 

Jason Lewis and Peta Murgatroyd 

Jason Lewis Jason Lewis is widely known for his role as Smith Jerrod from Sex and the City . He also starred in the NBC series Midnight, Texas . Over the years, Lewis has appeared in a number of shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , Animal Kingdom , How I Met Your Mother and Charmed .

Peta Murgatroyd Peta Murgatroyd started her dancing career in ballet but moved to ballroom dancing after an injury. In 2002 she was the W. A. Amateur Latin State Champion and came back to win again in 2003. She’s a two-time Mirror Ball winner and now she’s balancing her dancing career and beauty line with motherhood with help from her husband, former Dancing with the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Shangela and Gleb Savchenko 

Shangela D.J. "Shangela" Pierce is drag queen and co-host on the Emmy-nominated HBO series We’re Here and recently announced her Fully Lit Tour. Her last tour took her to over 184 cities to play her comedy and cabaret show for sold out crowds. She’s appeared in a number of TV shows and movies over the years, including A Star is Born with Lady Gaga. She was named to the Time 100 Next List in 2019. Pierce works to promote awareness for a number of causes, including Feed the Queens, and appeared at the SMU LGBTQ Symposium to spotlight the community on campus. 

Glab Savchenko Russian-born Gleb Savchenko started dancing at 7 and won his first international dance competition at 14. He’s been listed in the top 10 in the world ranking for Latin American dance, which is his specialty. He’s appeared on the UK, Russian and Australian versions of Dancing with the Stars and he’s also served as a choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance .  

Jordin Sparks and Brandon Armstrong 

Jordin Sparks  Jordin Sparks has shot to fame as a multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated artist after her big win on American Idol season 6. Her first three singles were in the top five on the Billboard charts and she still holds records for top songs by American Idol performers. In addition to her own music, she co-wrote Ariana Grande’s hit "The Way" and has performed the National Anthem in front of huge crowds at the Super Bowl and other major sporting events. Jordin has performed on Broadway, starring in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights and she also starred in the movie Sparkle with Whitney Houston. These days she balances music, TV, film, charity work and being a mom to son DJ.

Brandon Armstrong California-born Brandon Armstrong moved to Utah at the age of 12, where he danced with Mark Ballas, Corky Ballas and Shirley Ballas. He appeared in the Las Vegas production of Showstoppers and Baz . He started on Dancing with the Stars in season 24 as a member of the dance troupe and became a pro in season 27. Over the years his partners have included The Supremes’ Mary Wilson and Real Housewives’ Kenya Moore. 

Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy 

Gabby Windey Gabby Windey is an ICU nurse who worked through the pandemic at the University of Colorado Hospital. She was a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos early in her career and an appearance on season 26 of The Bachelor led to her becoming one of the co-leads of The Bachelorette season 19 with Rachel Recchia.

Val Chmerkovskiy Two-time Mirror Ball winner Val Chmerkovskiy (and brother to Maksim) joined the show in 2011. He’s a 14-time US National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion who quickly became a Dancing with the Stars fan favorite. He co-founded Dance with Me Studios, which focuses on Latin and ballroom dance. He also founded Dance with Me Juniors, focusing on inspiring kids to stay healthy and active. Val is also a classically trained violinist and has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center.

You can catch Dancing with the Stars season 31 this fall on Disney Plus .

Sarabeth joined the What to Watch team in May 2022. An avid TV and movie fan, her perennial favorites are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story , true crime documentaries on Netflix and anything from Passionflix. You’ve Got Mail , Ocean's Eleven and Signs are movies that she can watch all day long. She's also a huge baseball fan, and hockey is a new favorite.  

When she's not working, Sarabeth hosts the My Nights Are Booked Podcast and a blog dedicated to books and interviews with authors and actors. She also published her first novel, Once Upon an Interview , in 2022. 

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The 10 Celebrities We'd Love to See in 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33

These 10 celebrities would be perfect to compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy!

Although there is still quite some time until a brand-new season of Dancing With The Stars airs, fans are already speculating about which celebrities may be cast for the dancing competition. Based off previous years, season 33 of the show is assumed to premiere sometime in September 2024. Typically, the cast is made up of 14 couples, including seven male celebrities and seven female celebrities.

While there are different stars that compete on the hit show every season, the foundation of the cast is usually the same. Every season tends to have at least one athlete, a singer, a reality star and either an actor or actress, or sometimes even both. Many times, there will also be a star that has recently been caught up in some type of controversy. For example, in the most recent season, Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Maddix was a part of the cast. Prior to joining the show, Ariana's longtime boyfriend and co-star Tom Sandoval cheated on her with her best friend. The scandal was the talk of all the reality TV world. Additionally, in recent years, social media influencers have been added to the cast roster as well.

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1 alix earle, social media personality.

One of the biggest social media influencers right now is Alix Earle . Within the last two years, Alix has grown a TikTok following of over 6 million users. Alix is known for sharing getting-ready videos on her social media pages, which has contributed to her massive rise as a social media celebrity.

At the beginning of her social media journey, Alix was very open about her journey with acne, which made her become quite relatable and likable to her viewers. Alix would bring a young audience to the show. Similar to season 32's Harry Jowsey , Alix is guaranteed to make it far in the competition even if she is not the best dancer due to her loyal fan base that is sure to vote for her every week.

2 Travis Kelce

Kansas city chiefs tight end.

The most ideal athlete to cast for Dancing With The Stars season 33 is Travis Kelce . Travis is a professional football player who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs . Despite being in the NFL for nearly 11 years, Travis recently rose to immense fame due to his new relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift .

Unfortunately, due to the football season lining up with the typical schedule of Dancing With The Stars , Travis more than likely would not be able to compete on the show. However, Travis' brother, Jason Kelce, who is also an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles , could possibly take on the ballroom in the fall. Jason is currently considering retiring from the NFL , which would free up his schedule to be on the show.

3 Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks would definitely stir up the ballroom. After longtime host Tom Bergeron was suddenly fired from the show following season 28 in 2019, Tyra took over as the solo host in 2020. Tyra continued hosting the dancing competition up until the most recent season. Tyra was joined by Alfonso Ribeiro as a co-host during season 31.

Many longtime fans were not impressed by Tyra's hosting skills, but could her dancing redeem herself? Despite her potential to be a good dancer or not, there is one thing guaranteed. Tyra would definitely thrive in all the costumes throughout the competition.

4 Katelyn Brown

Country singer.

There is almost always a singer on a season of Dancing With The Stars . For season 32, Katelyn Brown could potentially fill that role. Katelyn is the wife of popular country singer Kane Brown . The couple had a hit song together, which began Katelyn's singing career. Katelyn also had a large following on social media.

Competing on Dancing With The Stars would help Katelyn come out of her shell even more than performing live with Kane has. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that Katelyn will join the upcoming season as she is currently pregnant . Although her due date is unknown, Katelyn will more than likely be too busy living in newborn bliss to take on such a time-consuming responsibility. Maybe next year.

5 Joey Graziadei

Reality tv star.

It's almost a given that the most recent Bachelor or Bachelorette lead is on the following season of Dancing With The Stars . This season's lead is Joey Graziadei . Joey was first a contestant on The Bachelorette during which he fought for Charity Lawson's heart, who competed on Dancing With The Stars season 32.

At the end of the season, Charity had to make the decision between Joey and her now fiancé, Dotun Olubeko . Although Joey was left heartbroken, he is now on his own journey of finding love on this season of The Bachelor . There is a very high possibility of Joey taking on the ballroom next season with his potential fiancé cheering him on.

6 Gypsy Rose Blanchard

One of the most controversial people that could be cast for the next season of Dancing With The Stars is Gypsy Rose Blanchard . Gypsy was recently released from a seven-year prison sentence for assisting in the murder of her mother. Growing up, Gypsy was a victim of Munchausen by proxy. In simple terms, Gypsy's mom convinced Gypsy, doctors and everyone around them that Gypsy was very sick.

In doing so, she had multiple medical procedures done on Gypsy, none of which were necessary. Upon discovering the truth, Gypsy, with the help of her boyfriend at the time, murdered her mom. Gypsy served seven years in jail while her now ex-boyfriend is serving a life sentence. Since being released from jail, Gypsy has started a brand-new life. She is married, has quickly grown a large following on social media and has even done a press tour. Being the talk of the town, Gypsy could potentially be one of the most controversial people to ever compete on Dancing With The Stars .

7 Tom Sandoval

Another controversial potential contestant for Dancing With The Stars is Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval . Like Gypsy, Tom would also be a controversial celeb to take on the ballroom; however, for very different reasons. Tom is the ex-boyfriend of Ariana Maddix, and Ariana also competed on Dancing With The Stars season 32, although, she didn't take home the crown.

She and her pro-partner, Pasha Pashkov ,came in third place in the season; so she is champing at the bit to get a second chance to win the Mirror Ball Trophy. Competing on the show was Ariana's comeback after her recent relationship drama with Tom. For context, in March 2023, Ariana discovered that Tom had been cheating on her with her close friend Raquel Leviss . By competing on Dancing With The Stars , Tom would finally get to tell his side of the story.

8 James Corden

Late night tv personality.

Someone has to bring some comedic relief to the grueling rehearsal hours of Dancing With The Stars , and James Corden could do just that. James is a comedic actor who also hosted a late night talk show, The Late Late Show With James Corden , for eight years. The most popular part of his show was his iconic "Carpool Karaoke" segments. Over the years, James has proven himself to have musical talents, but his ability to ballroom dance is unclear.

Now that the show is no longer on the air, James has a more open schedule to take on the opportunity of competing in the dancing competition. Because James does in fact have an ear for music, he could make for a good dancer as well. Unfortunately, because James' talk show aired on a competing network, it is very unlikely that he would compete on Dancing With The Stars even though it is no longer on air.

9 Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola

It has been the year of Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola's reality TV return and competing on Dancing WIth The Stars would be the cherry on the cake of her year in the spotlight. Sammi was one of the original Jersey Shore roommates but opted out of returning to filming alongside her longtime roommates for the spin-off show in 2018. In 2023, Sammi was finally in a place in her life that she felt comfortable filming again.

Sammi made her shocking Jersey Shore: Family Vacation debut during season 6 of the show, in which she reunited with her roommates for the first time in many years. Sammi would not be the first Jersey Shore star to compete on Dancing With The Stars . Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and, most recently, Vinny Guadagnino have all competed in the ballroom. Sammi could be the first Jersey Shore roommate to take home the Mirror Ball Trophy.

10 Matt Rife

Matt Rife is a comedian that rose to fame nearly overnight through the power of social media. In a short period of time, Matt has grown millions of followers and is now touring the world doing stand-up. Many clips from his stand-up shows have gone viral on TikTok . Although some of his jokes can be controversial, Matt's following continues to grow. Similar to Alix Earle , Matt would be nearly guaranteed to make it far in the competition despite his potential dancing abilities, due to his insanely large following.

Unfortunately, when stars like this compete on Dancing With The Stars and continue to make it far in the competition even when they are not the best dancer simply due to their large fan base , it ultimately takes the opportunity away from another contestant who may be better at dancing. This is what happened in the most recent season with Harry Jowsey. Hopefully, whichever celebs get cast for Dancing With The Stars season 33 make it far in the dancing competition simply because of their high scores and improvement in the ballroom rather than their large fan base.

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‘They’re not ashamed of their bodies’: Sean Bankhead on his raunchy dances for Beyoncé, Cardi B, Lil Nas X and more

He’s the world’s hottest choreographer, the man who cooks up steamy videos and stage shows for giants of music. But does the Atlanta star ever think he goes too far? Quite the opposite …

T his year’s Super Bowl was watched by more than 120 million people in the US, almost as many as watched the moon landings. And in the half-time show, right behind R&B superstar Usher, there was Sean Bankhead dancing. “It was a really overwhelming sensory experience,” says Bankhead. “It was hot, muggy, sweaty and it stunk like a football game.” Bankhead, 35, officially hung up his dancing shoes a few years ago to focus on choreography for the likes of Missy Elliott, Normani, Katy Perry, FKA twigs, recent Grammy winner Victoria Monét and Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion (whose 2021 Grammy performance of WAP he masterminded) but he couldn’t turn down the chance to dance with Usher, one of his childhood heroes. “I messed up so many times. We performed on the actual grass and there were chunks missing. But it was a rush.”

It has been quite a year for Bankhead so far. As well as the Super Bowl, he choreographed Lil Nas X’s controversial J Christ video, and Canadian singer Tate McRae’s performance at the Brits. “I had a baaaaall at the Brits,” he says, in his Atlanta drawl. “The Brits are way more fun than American awards shows. I had no clue! There was a huge party and everyone was drunk as hell.”

Bankhead is the man of the moment, but in some ways his style harks back to the music videos he grew up with in the 90s and 00s: Michael and Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Britney Spears – that’s where he learned to dance, not taking a class until he was 16. “I didn’t even know what a choreographer was. I was just so enamoured by what I was watching on TV.”

His education came from going to clubs. Snap music was big in the Atlanta hip-hop scene, catchy songs like Soulja Boy’s Crank That coming with their own dance routines. “I could call myself a switch-hitter,” he says, borrowing a baseball term for ambidextrous batting. “I went to the gay clubs and I saw ballroom culture up close. I would go to the ‘hood’ clubs and learn how to do the ‘lean wit it, rock wit it’ dance. I would go to the white clubs and thrash around like Britney and learn my pop style, then go to reggae clubs and learn how to do dancehall and Afrobeats. I would always follow the party.”

All those influences make it into his dance work, but he’s also a trained percussionist. “So I can create rhythms with my body that match the beat or create my own beat. People are like, ‘Wow! Where did that rhythm come from?’” At first making dance a career seemed impossible. At auditions, he was “a young skinny kid and back then they were looking for buff masculine dancers”. So he started posting his own choreographies on YouTube. There’s one up there entitled Beyoncé Tour Submission – Bankhead didn’t wait to be asked, he just put himself out there. “I was so hungry and ambitious. I would just create, in the hope that someone would see it.”

Ultimately, it worked. These days Bankhead works with some of music’s biggest artists, including Beyoncé. For diamond-selling rapper Cardi B , he choreographed the videos Up and Bongos, featuring Megan Thee Stallion. Both have striking dance routines but are also unapologetic flesh-fests, with curves escaping from bikinis and a lot of booty – the moves as explicit as the lyrics. Does Bankhead ever have the conversation: how sexy is too sexy?

“We don’t,” he says. “In fact, it’s usually more like, ‘I want to show more ass and I want to show more crotch.’ They are not ashamed of their bodies, they love their sexuality. And I’m right there supporting them.”

He insists that Cardi B, whose performing persona is uber-confident and a tad intimidating, is really “so sweet, so kind, the shyest person”. He says the same about himself. “I’m very reserved, very chill. But then you see my work and think, ‘He must be some fabulous diva.’”

With rapper Lil Nas X, Bankhead worked on the “creatively ballsy” video for the song Industry Baby. Set in a prison, it featured a naked dance routine in the showers (tastefully pixelated). This was the final scene of a two-day shoot, on an outdoor set. “It’s crazy, it’s freezing, it’s three in the morning,” he remembers. “People were slipping and falling. I stripped down to my underwear and was jumping and screaming just to make them feel more comfortable.”

Bankhead’s got an eye for a viral moment. The #OnMyMamaChallenge he created with Victoria Monét on TikTok has had more than 150 million views. Visuals and choreography “can make or break music”, he says. So are choreographers getting enough credit? “Yes and no. It’s time for us to be financially recognised. Songwriters will get paid for the rest of their lives if they write a hit song. But choreographers don’t get any type of residual income when we create a viral dance that makes the song blow up. I get a flat fee. I could be owed millions.” Partly for that reason, Bankhead is now looking to build his own brand. He’s got plans for TV shows and fashion collaborations. You can expect to see him in front of the camera soon. If Bankhead has learned anything, it’s that nothing happens unless you put yourself out there.

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