It’s Time to Tango With the New Cast of Dancing With the Stars

For the past 30 seasons, we’ve seen celebrities strut, shake, and shimmy on Dancing With the Stars, and this year is no exception. Good Morning America announced the 16 new couples vying for the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Check out the celebrities gracing the ballroom this season.

This year’s cast has its fair share of musicians, actors, reality stars, and now, TikTok sensations. Charli D’Amelio will take the floor with returning fan-favorite pro Mark Ballas. Her biggest competition is her mom, Heidi D’Amelio, partnered with Artem Chigvintsev.

Fans can expect a lot of inspiration this year with two very exciting contestants. Selma Blair, best known for her work in Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, is thrilled to compete this season with pro Sasha Farber. Although Blair is in the midst of her battle with MS, she is thrilled to compete this season. This morning on GMA, she stated, “I’m feeling good and I’m really happy to give and do things that are pushing stamina and being visible. I’m grabbing at every joy we have at life and this is one of them.”

CODA star Daniel Durant is paired with Britt Stewart and will follow the paths of other deaf contestants like Marlee Matlin, who had a special message for her friend, and season 22 champion Nyle Dimarco.

Country artist Jessie James Decker partnered with Alan Bersten, and fans were over the moon with the announcement of the youngest winner of American Idol, Jordin Sparks. The “One Step At a Time” singer will dance with Brandon Armstrong; the five-time pro called her his “dream partner” in a story post.

Here to spice up the celebrity lineup are three reality stars. Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino is ready to fist pump with first-time pro Koko Iwasaki. Teresa Giudice is ready to dance with pro Pasha Pashkova and Bachelorette contestant Gabby Windey is prepared to trade in a rose for a pair of ballroom shoes with longtime pro Val Chmerkovskiy.

Fans can predict lots of spark with the addition of GMA’s very own weatherman Sam Champion partnered with long-time friend and 26-time pro Cheryl Burke. After 31 seasons, we’re finally getting the first drag entertainer with none other than Shangela, who can’t wait to death drop with partner Gleb Savchenko.

If we thought last year’s lifts and tricks by reining champ Daniella Karagach were impressive; we’re in for a treat this year as she is paired with Arnold  Schwarzenegger’s son and powerlifter Joseph Baena.

Rounding out the cast is a list of actors sure to make you nostalgic. This season you’ll see Sex In the City’s Jason Lewis and Peta Murgatroyd, 90210’s Trevor Donovan with Emma Slater, Charlie’s Angels’ Cheryl Ladd with Louis Van Amstel, and Wayne Brady paired with Witney Carson.

Season 31 is a season you don’t want to miss. Dancing With the Stars premieres on September 19 at 8 PM EST, only on Disney+.