Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” is set to dazzle audiences, with the star-studded cast officially revealed ahead of the show’s premiere on September 17th. The announcement was made on Good Morning America on Wednesday, unveiling an exciting mix of celebrities paired with professional dancers.
The celebrity contestants and their pro partners for this season include:
- Tori Spelling, star of “Beverly Hills 90210”
- Joey Graziadei, known from “The Bachelor”
- Dwight Howard, NBA player
- Anna Delvey, the “fake heiress”
- Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic gymnast
- Phaedra Parks, star of “Real Housewives of Atlanta”
- Chandler Kinney, actress from “Pretty Little Liars”
- Eric Roberts, actor
- Danny Amendola, retired NFL star
- Ilona Maher, Olympic rugby player
- Brooks Nader, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model
- Jenn Tran, star of “Bachelorette”
- Reginald VelJohnson, actor from “Family Matters”
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The hosting duties for Season 33 will see the return of Alfonso Ribeiro for his third year, joined by Julianne Hough, who took over from Tyra Banks in Season 32. On August 30th, Hough, 36, expressed her excitement for the upcoming season in an Instagram post featuring a video of herself and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum during a fun photo shoot. “Could I be any luckier?! Best co-host ever! Is it September 17th yet?” she wrote.
This season also marks a shift in the roster of professional dancers. Peta Murgatroyd, who has been a long-standing pro on the show, announced she would be taking a break this season. In an August 29th Instagram Live, Murgatroyd, 38, explained, “‘Dancing With the Stars,’ guys, I’m sorry, it’s not this season. It’s just too soon.” Murgatroyd and her husband, Maks Chmerkovskiy, welcomed their baby boy, Milan, in July. The couple also shares Shai, 7, and Rio, 13 months. Despite her absence this season, Murgatroyd’s love for the show remains strong. Last season, she was paired with Barry Williams and returned to the ballroom just 10 weeks after giving birth to Rio. “I miss dance. I miss the show,” she told E! News in September 2023.
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On the other hand, Witney Carson has announced her return to the competition after a two-year hiatus. The 33-year-old surprised her followers with the news, expressing her excitement to be back on the dance floor. “I am back on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ and I cannot wait to get back on that dance floor,” Carson shared in an Instagram video on August 29th. “Just you wait until you meet my partner. You guys are going to die.”
With this exciting lineup of celebrities, hosts, and returning pros, Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” promises to be one of the most thrilling yet.