elimination-postThe new cast of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars has viewers jumping with joy. The show returns with its 23rd season on ABC on Monday, September 12th. Dancing with the Stars pairs professional dancers with celebrities to train and compete in ballroom dancing.

Laurie Hernandez

Hernandez could be seen in the 2016 Rio Olympics as an American gymnast. She will be partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

Vanilla Ice

Born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, Vanilla Ice is a rapper who came on the scene in the early ’90s. His dancing partner will be Witney Carson.

Amber Rose

Rose is the host of The Amber Rose Show, an actress and a model. She is also famously known for being Kayne West’s ex. She will be partnered with Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Babyface

Babyface has been tearing up the R&B charts as a musician, songwriter and producer for the past 30 years. He will be working with Allison Holker this season.

Maureen McCormick

McCormick played our favorite sister on the Brady Bunch, eldest Marcia! She will be partnered with Artem Chigvintsev.

Jake T. Austin

You can find Austin all over TV, on shows like Wizards of Waverly Place, The Fosters and movies like Hotel for Dogs. He will be dancing along with Jenna Johnson.

Terra Jolé

Terra has been featured on Lifetime’s Little Women: LA and has performed as Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. She’s working with Sasha Farber.

Calvin Johnson

The wide receiver for the Detroit Lions will be dancing away with Lindsay Arnold.

Rick Perry

Perry is a noted politician that could be remembered by running for president and endorsing Ted Cruz. His partner is Emma Slater.

Jana Kramer

Kramer played Alex Dupre on One Tree Hill and is now a country singer. She is partnered with Gleb Savchenko.

James Hinchcliffe

Hinchcliffee is a Canadian IndyCar driver and will be dancing with Sharna Burgess.

Marilu Henner

Henner is an actor, author, radio host and producer that is best known for her role as Elaine from Taxi. She will competing with Derek Hough.

Ryan Lochte

Lochte is best known as being a swimmer for the American’s in the Rio Olympics. He will be dancing with Cheryl Burke.

 

 

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