Nyle DiMarco & Peta"s Paso Doble - Dancing with the Stars 2016 Week 8
The cast of Dancing With The Stars 2016 has been recently revealed and it looks like fans have their early favorites. Despite Ryan Lochtes live appearance in Good Morning America most recently, Calvin Johnson, not the Olympic swimmer, is the most talked about contestant. It looks like the former Detroit Lions wide receiver has easily won the hearts of fans and is now the early favorite in the show. But then theres Terra Jole who might also be one of the favorites. Jole happens to be the first little person to join the show and that sole fact can be her biggest asset.
Fans are delighted to know that Dancing With The Stars features an athletic flavor led by Johnson and Lochte. Its entirely new for the two athletes who agreed to join the hit competition show.
Johnson shocked the world of football when he confirmed his retirement earlier this year at age 30. Thus, Detroit fans are truly delighted to know that he will be seen on the ABC hit reality show. Johnsons former teammates were reportedly surprised about him joining a dance competition and commented that hes going to do awful.
Meanwhile, Lochte shared that hes really excited. He also admitted that being part of a show like Dancing With The Stars is completely new for him. The 32-year-old swimmer exclaimed that its time for him to hang up the Speedo, put on his dancing shoes and get in the ballroom.
The Little Woman with No Shortage of Talent
Aside from the two athletes, Jole, a 36-year-old Little Women: LA star, is also the apple of the eye now. She stands 1.27 metres tall but she has no shortage of charm and talent. Jole has been in the entertainment industry for 15 good years and we just cant wait to see her dancing in the show.
Dancing with the Stars Season 23 is slated to premiere on Monday, September 12, at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
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Jodie Sweetin & Keo - Contemporary - Dancing with the Stars 2016 Week 6
Dancing With the Stars Season 23 will see the return of pro dancer Derek Hough!
Hough took to Facebook to confirm that he will be back for another season of the ABC dance reality show on Monday, Aug. 29. In his post, he shared that his Broadway show Singin in the Rain has been delayed, freeing up his schedule for Dancing With the Stars Season 23.
I"m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. This fall, I was planning on being immersed in rehearsals for Singin" in the Rain on Broadway, but due to successes of the shows currently running, that project has been delayed because there simply isn"t a theatre available. Singin" in the Rain is still very much part of my future plans, he wrote.With my fall schedule freeing up I"m excited to say that I"ll be back on Dancing with the Stars for Season 23. It"s always great to be back with my DWTS family, coaching, creating and making lasting memories."
The professional dancer and choreographer also expressed his gratitude toward Hairspray Live! for giving him the push to return to the ABC show. Hough was previously announced to be joining the cast of NBCs production of Hairspray Live! as variety show host Corny Collins.
I"m grateful to everyone at Hairspray LIVE! for enabling me to do double duty on two major productions at the same time this fall. It"s going to be a challenge that I"m looking forward to, he continued in his Facebook statement. This next year is gonna be JAM packed with exciting projects and I can"t wait to share it ALL with you. Are you guys ready to MOVE?
Since joining Dancing With the Stars in Season 5, Hough has been crowned the winner six times alongside his celebrity partners. He took home the Mirrorball Trophy with formerDancing With the Stars co-host Brooke Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, American Idol alum Kellie Pickler,Glee alumAmber Riley and Bindi Irwin, Entertainment Weekly noted.
His sister Julianne Hough, who announced her exit from Dancing With the Stars last year, has yet confirm whether or notshe will be back this season. The pro dancer served as a judge on the show from Season 19 to 21.
The celebritieswho will be partnering up with Hough and the other pros will be unveiled on Good Morning America on Tuesday, Aug. 30.Watch Hough and the rest of the cast when Dancing With the Stars Season 23 premieres Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Derek Hough confirmed his return to Dancing With the Stars on Monday, Aug. 29. Pictured: Hough attends The 2016 NBCUniversal TCA Summer Tour Day 1, in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Aug. 2, 2016 Photo: Getty Images/VALERIE MACON
Paige VanZant & Mark - Jive - Dancing with the Stars 2016 Week 7
Ryan Lochte mightstill be under investigation for his 2016 Rio Olympics robbery scandal, but it looks like the athlete"s days as a celebrity endorser are far from over.
The 12-time Olympic medalist has landed a new endorsement deal with Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops, E! News has learned. The company"s CEO, Rider McDowell, reportedly offered the deal to the 32-year-old swimmerfollowing his scandal and released a statement asking the public to be "a little more understandingeven forgivingof the young American swimmer."
"We all make mistakes, but they"re rarely given front-page scrutiny. He"s a great guy who has done in credible work with charities. I"m confident that Pine Bros. fans will support our decision to give Ryan a second chance," McDowell stated.
Lochte took to Instagram on Thursday to thank Pine Bros. after finalizing the deal."Thanks to all the folks at pine bros. for your confidence in me. I look forward to making you proud," he wrote.
This new endorsement deal comes after Lochtewas ditched by four of his sponsors, includingSpeedo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gentle Hair Removal and mattress maker Airweave,following his robbery scandal,CNN reported. The swimmer came under fire last week after Rio de Janeiro officials revealed that he exaggerated a report than he and three of his teammates were robbed at gunpoint by police.
On Monday, Speedo released a statement after dropping Lochte, saying,"While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team, we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for. We appreciate his many achievements and hope he moves forward and learns from this experience."
The athletehas been indicted by Brazil police with false report of robbery, E! News reported Thursday. In a statement, officials announced thathewill be notified of the indictment so he can decide whether or not to seek defense council in Rio de Janeiro.
Despite his ongoing case, Lochte is reportedly joining the celebrity lineup for "Dancing With the Stars" Season 3, a source told USA Today Sports. Find out whether the athlete makes it to the show when the complete "Dancing With the Stars" Season 23 cast is announced on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Ryan Lochte has landed an endorsement deal. Pictured: Lochte attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics on Aug. 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images/Matt Hazlett
Nyle DiMarco & Peta - Quickstep - Dancing with the Stars 2016 Week 6
Simone Biles may not be appearing on Season 23 of Dancing With the Stars after all. It was reported that the 19-year-old Olympic gymnast would be competing for the Mirror Ball trophy on the upcoming season of the ABC show, but Biles said in a recent interview that shes not sure if her busy schedule will allow it.
I would love to do Dancing With the Stars, but so far we have a three month tour after this Olympics, she told E! Online Friday. Im not sure if Ill have time. Even though Biles might not be able to fit the show into her schedule, the athlete did say that she would like to join the show in a future season. I would really love to do it in the spring if thats possible, she said.
Were sure Biles joining Dancing With the Stars in the spring would be OK with the shows producers. According to Us Weekly, the gymnast is the shows top Olympic pick. They would love to cast some Olympians if possible, a source said.
Other celebrities said to be joining the 2016 cast are Bachelorette star JoJo Fletcher and former Disney Channel actor Jake T. Austin. Emma Samms, from General Hospital, also teased that fans may see her dancing across the ballroom on Season 23. A few weeks ago, Samms tweeted that she had some good news to share but she couldnt say anything yet. Dancing With the Stars host Tom Bergeron responded to the tweet, writing: Youre such a tease!
As far as which pro dancers will be back for another shot at the coveted trophy, the official Dancing With the Stars Twitter page has been sharing photos and videos of the pros practicing for the premiere. Us Weekly also reported that Allison Holker will be returning after taking last season off to have a baby.
Dancing With the Stars will announce the Season 23 cast on Good Morning America Tuesday, Aug. 30, and the season premiere kicks off Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
Will Simone Biles schedule allow her to compete on the upcoming Season 23 of Dancing With the Stars? Pictured: Biles at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
"Dancing With the Stars" Season 21: Returning Pro Dancers Revealed
The celebrity cast of season 22 of ABC"s Dancing With the Stars was officially announced on Good Morning America on Tuesday and the lineup features an eclectic group of stars, including football legend Doug Flutie, outspoken journalist Geraldo Rivera, actress Mischa Barton and TV personality Marla Maples, who is the ex-wife of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
The 12 celebrities appeared live in GMAs Times Square studio alongside the dance professionals who"ll teach them how to tango this season.
The celebrities are stars of music, media, television and sports.
Barton made her screen debut as a child but shot to fame playing Marisa Cooper on the teen drama, The O.C. Maples has appeared in the films Executive Decision and Maximum Overdrive, and has had several guest-starring roles on television. Rivera is a talk show host and an award-winning journalist with more than 40 years experience in the news business.
Also joining the celebrity cast are Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller and his gridiron rival, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, R&B singer Wanya Morris of the group Boyz II Men, and Nyle DiMarco, winner of the final season of America"s Next Top Model.
UFC fighter Paige VanZant, who is known for her mixed martial arts moves in the ring, will trade in her gloves for dancing shoes as another celebrity dancer on the show. Rounding out the celebrity cast is Facts of Life actress Kim Fields, who currently appears on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Full House actress Jodie Sweetin and GMA meteorologist Ginger Zee were previously announced as cast members. Sweetin made a name for herself playing Stephanie Tanner in the hit sitcom Full House and reprised the role in the spin-off, Fuller House, which premiered on Netflix last month.
Zee gave birth to her first child, a son named Adrian, in December. She plans to return to GMA from maternity leave on March 14.
The celebrities werent the only ones in the spotlight. Edyta Sliwinska, a fan favorite who appeared on the first 10 seasons of the show, will return to partner up with Rivera.
Other fan favorite dance pros Karina Smirnoff, Tony Dovolani, Mark Ballas, Val Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are also returning to the ballroom.
The new season of Dancing With the Stars premieres at 8 p.m. Eastern time on March 21.
THE SEASON 22 COUPLES
Ginger Zee and Val Chmerkovskiy
Ginger Zee and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Antonio Brown and Sharna Burgess
Antonio Brown and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Doug Flutie and Karina Smirnoff
Doug Flutie and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Wanya Morris and Lindsay Arnold
Wanya Morris and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Von Miller and Witney Carson
Von Miller and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Nyle Dimarco and Peta Murgatroyd
Nyle DiMarco and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Jodie Sweetin and Keo Motsepe
Jodie Sweetin and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time with their professional partners during the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016, at 8 p.m. on the ABC Television Network.
Mischa Barton and Artem Chigvintsev
Mischa Barton and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Marla Maples and Tony Dovolani
Marla Maples and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas
Paige VanZant and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Kim Fields and Sasha Farber
Kim Fields and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Geraldo Rivera and Edyta Sliwinska
Geraldo Rivera and the rest of the stars will grace the ballroom floor for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, March, 21, 2016.
Nowa edycja "Dancing With The Stars. Taniec z Gwiazdami" już wiosną 2016
The fourth season of Dancing With the Stars for Cowley County Kids was held Feb. 28 in the Winfield High School auditorium. The annual event, sponsored by Winfield Middle School Builders Club, is a fundraiser for CASA of Cowley County.
According to DWTS sponsor Jalaine Richardson, this year"s event was almost completely organized and implemented by USD 465 students. High school student volunteers were in the dance competition, provided light and soun, or helped in other ways.
Trained dancers from local dance studios partnered with untrained dancers to compete during one dance. Featured dancing partners were Shelley Morin and Cameron Dennett; Chelo Curtis and Xavier Morris-Lolar; Isaiah Mahon and Mackenzie Minner; Kara Eastman and Rigan Stoll; Sara Minton and Adam Rush; Skylar Markley and Steele Sarnacki; Olivia McClung and Jacob Byerley; Keaton Biddle and Scott Vilayphone; Harper Bartell and Drake Hill; and Kaylie Aikins and Brett Roark. Dancers from The Edge Dance Company and WHS foreign exchange student Chia Mejia also entertained.
Emcees were Mandy Maples and coach Leland George.
"The emcees were hilarious," said Richardson.
Three judges, Jay Tate, David Hammer and Lynn Gerber, gave the dancers feedback and rated the couples on a scale from one to ten. Audience members participated in the voting, as they made their choices through text on their phones. First, second and third places were awarded along with People"s Choice (most audience votes). Refreshments were served as the results were calculated.
Mary Olson Beach also provided a video presentation of kids who had found permanent homes from foster care, thanks to CASA.
This year"s event raised $1,700 with all proceeds going to CASA of Cowley County to assist foster children through the court system.
"This was up over $500 from last year"s show," Richardson said. "The People"s Choice was done differently this year, which generated a lot of money.We had intermission after all dancers performed, and people voted with cash in jars for People"s Choice. It was amazing!"
