Ahead of the show’s move to Disney+, the full cast for season 31 of Dancing with the Stars has been revealed. It had previously been announced that the long-running dancing competition series would be moving from primetime television to become the first live show to be streamed on Disney+. On Disney+ Day, Disney officially unveiled the full cast for the upcoming season, featuring a variety of names. You can watch a video promo featuring the new cast below, via Disney+ on Twitter.
The cast includes Arnold Schwarzengger’s son, Joseph Baena, as previously reported; Hellboy actress Selma Blair; comedian and Let’s Make a Deal host Wayne Brady; weather anchor Sam Champion; singer-songwriter Jessie James Decker; 90210 actor Trevor Donovan; CODA actor Daniel Durant; The Real Housewives of New Jersey television personality Teresa Giudice; Jersey Shore television personality Vinny Guadagnino; Charlie’s Angels star and singer Cheryl Ladd; Sex and the City actor Jason Lewis; famed drag queen and television personality Shangela; American Idol season 6 winner Jordin Sparks; and The Bachelor television personality Gabby Windey.
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It had previously been announced that TikTok personality Charli D’Amelio had also joined the cast alongside her mother, former model Heidi D’Amelio. Disney has also stated that fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel also make their return to the Ballroom. The series is hosted by Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro, the latter of whom previously appeared as a contestant on the show.
Dancing with the Stars Moves to Streaming on Disney+
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This is the first season of Dancing with the Stars to be streamed live on Disney+. Disney Media chairman Kareem Daniel previously spoke about the switch and explained that the idea behind it was to help the show expand its audience by reaching new viewers on the streaming platform who wouldn’t otherwise watch the show on TV.
“Dancing with the Stars has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series,” Daniel said. “The show’s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for Dancing with the Stars while continuing to expand our demographic reach.”
Walt Disney Television entertainment chairman Dana Walden added, “Dancing with the Stars has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and brought so much joy to millions of viewers. As we’re significantly expanding our unscripted slate at ABC, this is a great opportunity to introduce this show to a whole new generation of fans on Disney+. We’re so grateful to our incredible partners at BBC Studios and look forward to continuing our relationship with them on this spectacular series, which will continue to be overseen by Rob Mills and the talented Walt Disney Television Alternative team.”
Dancing with the Stars will debut season 31 on Sept. 19, 2022.
