"Dancing With the Stars" Season 32 Cast Revealed!
Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on September 13, 2023, 10:20 PM"Dancing With the Stars" season 32 premieres Tuesday, {Sept. 26, 2023}, here we exclusively reveal which celebrities will compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
- Jason Mraz: Jason Mraz is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for his long list of chart-topping hits, including "I'm Yours," "Lucky," "I Won't Give Up" and more. Throughout his career he's released eight studio albums, with his latest album, "Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride," arriving in June. Mraz's biggest hit, "I'm Yours" was released in 2008 on his third studio album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." The song spent 76 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was nominated for two awards at the 51st Grammy Awards in {2009}. Mraz, 46, didn't take home his first two Grammy Awards until the next year, when he won for his hit song "Make It Mine," and his collaboration with Colbie Caillat, "Lucky." The singer created the Jason Mraz Foundation in {2011} to support inclusive arts education.
-Barry Williams: Barry Williams is best known for playing Greg Brady, the eldest son on the iconic sitcom "The Brady Bunch," reprising the role on various sequels and spin-offs throughout the years. In {2019}, he reunited with the actors who played the other "Brady Bunch" kids for the series "A Very Brady Renovation." Williams, 68, co-wrote a {1992} autobiography titled "Growing Up Brady: I Was A Teenage Greg," and America most recently saw him last year on season 8 of "The Masked Singer," competing alongside his "Brady Bunch" brothers Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland. He has been married to wife Tina Mahina since {2017} and is father to two children from previous relationships.
- Matt Walsh: Matt Walsh is a comedian and actor known for his role as Mike McLintock in "Veep." He's also appeared in "Ted," "Step Brothers, "Into the Storm" and "The Hangover." The 58-year-old recently appeared in the Eva Longoria-directed film, "Flamin' Hot." As Mike McLintock on "Veep," he was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series, in {2016 and 2017}.
- Alyson Hannigan: Alyson Hannigan is an actress best known for her memorable television roles like the witchy Willow Rosenberg in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and the sweet Lily Aldrin in "How I Met Your Mother." She's also known for bringing the laughs as the flute-playing Michelle Flaherty in the "American Pie" movie franchise. Most recently, she wrapped up a seven-season gig as host of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" and starred in the {2021} Disney+ film "Flora & Ulysses." Hannigan, 49, resides in Los Angeles with her husband of nearly 20 years, Alexis Denisof, and their two daughters Satyana and Keeva.
- Mauricio Umansky: Mauricio Umansky is a real estate broker who has appeared on "Buying Beverly Hills" on Netflix, as well as several reality television series in the early 2000s, including "I Want to Be a Hilton" and "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica." Many may know the 53-year-old for his marriage to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards, whom he has been married to since {1996}. The real estate broker and Richards share three daughters: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15.
- Harry Jowsey: Harry Jowsey is a 26-year-old Australian reality TV star and social media personality. He rose to fame after starring in the first season of Netflix's love competition show "Too Hot to Handle" in {2020}. Prior to the series he also starred on a New Zealand reality dating show, "Heartbreak Island." Since then he's amassed a large social media following, boasting over 4 million followers on Instagram and nearly 5 million on TikTok. Jowsey hosts an interactive show on Spotify, "Dating Harry Jowsey," as well as a popular podcast, "Tap In," where he discusses dating and relationships.
- Tyson Beckford: Tyson Beckford is a model and actor. The 52-year-old is known for his work as a Ralph Lauren Polo model in the 1990s. As a model, he was named as VH1's Man of the Year in 1995, as well as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. Beckford has also appeared in many films over the years, including "Zoolander" in 2001 and "Into the Blue" in {2005}. From {2008-2009}, he was a judge on the reality competition show "America's Next Top Model." In those same years, he hosted "Make Me a Supermodel" on Bravo, a reality television modeling competition.
- Lele Pons: Lele Pons is a 27-year-old Venezuelan-American social media star, YouTuber, actress and singer. She rose to fame in {2013} through the video service Vine, which officially shut down in early {2017}. She was one of the most-followed personalities on the app and even became the first person on Vine to reach 1 billion loops in July {2014}. Pons currently boasts over 100 million followers across her accounts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and regularly shares comedy sketches and other viral videos. Pons has also starred in TV and film projects, served as a presenter, and released music, including her {2018} hit "Celoso." She married Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa in March.
- Adrian Peterson: Adrian Peterson is a professional football running back who first played for the University of Oklahoma, where he set the freshman rushing record during the 2004 season, before going professional. He was drafted into the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 and stayed with the team until {2016}. Since then he has played for the New Orleans Saints, the Arizona Cardinals, the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders), the Detroit Lions, the Tennessee Titans and the Seattle Seahawks. He holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a game, which he set during his rookie season. The NFL named him the league's most valuable player in {2012}.
- Xochitl Gomez: Xochitl Gomez is the youngest celebrity competing on this season of "DWTS." The 17-year-old has appeared in many television shows, including the Disney Channel series "Raven's Home," "The Baby-Sitters Club" and "Gentefied" on Netflix. She also starred in the {2022} Marvel film "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" as America Chavez. Gomez announced in August {2022} that she would be starring in upcoming sci-fi thriller "Ursa Major."
- Mira Sorvino: Mira Sorvino is a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actress for her role in Woody Allen's {1995} film "Mighty Aphrodite." The 55-year-old actress, who is the daughter of actor Paul Sorvino, has appeared in many other films and television shows across her illustrious career, including "The Replacement Killers" in 1998 and "Norma Jean & Marilyn" in {1996}, in which she portrayed Marilyn Monroe. Sorvino is most known for playing Romy in the {1997} comedy, "Romy & Michele's High School Reunion," alongside Lisa Kudrow. Outside of film and television, Sorvino is an activist who has previously lobbied Congress to abolish human trafficking in Darfur. She was named a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for her work in the global fight against human trafficking from {2009 to 2012}.
- Jamie Lynn Spears: Jamie Lynn Spears is best known for playing the title character Zoey Brooks on the teen sitcom "Zoey 101," reprising the role in the sequel film, "Zoey 102," released earlier this year. Spears, 32, made her acting debut in 2002 when she appeared in the film "Crossroads" alongside her pop star sister, Britney Spears, and followed that up the same year on the sketch comedy series "All That." She released an EP in {2014} titled "The Journey," which included the song "How Could I Want More," and sang on her sister's song "Chillin' with You," off her {2013} album, "Britney Jean." Spears currently stars on the series "Sweet Magnolias," which aired its third season this year, and released her memoir titled "Things I Should Have Said" last year. She has been married to husband Jamie Watson since 2014 and is mom to daughters Maddie, from a previous relationship, and Ivey, with Watson.
- Charity Lawson: Charity Lawson was the lead for season 20 of "The Bachelorette." The 27-year-old child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia, ended her whirlwind journey for love with an engagement to Dotun Olubeko. During the live finale, which aired last month, Lawson was surprised by Olubeko with the news that she would be joining season 32 of "Dancing with the Stars." Olubeko said that the couple has previously spoken about "how amazing this opportunity would be" for Lawson. Prior to "The Bachelorette," Lawson competed for Zach Shallcross' heart on season 27 of "The Bachelor."
- Ariana Madix: Ariana Madix is best known for starring on the reality series "Vanderpump Rules." During the show's 10th season, which aired earlier this year, Madix's boyfriend of nearly a decade, Tom Sandoval, cheated on her with a fellow cast member Raquel Leviss, in what has been dubbed "Scandoval." As an actress, she has appeared in sitcoms like "Dads" and "Anger Management" and will star in the Lifetime movie "Buying Back My Daughter" later this year. Madix, 38, co-authored a cocktail book titled "Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers" with Sandoval in {2019} and is launching a sandwich shop, Something About Her, with "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Katie Maloney
The show will also feature some changes behind the scenes. Tyra Banks, who hosted the show for two seasons, will not be returning. Instead, former contestants Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will resume their hosting duties. In addition, Derek Hough, who won the show six times as a pro dancer, will join Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman as a judge.
Are you excited for the new season of "Dancing With the Stars"? Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below!
"Dancing With the Stars" season 32 premieres Tuesday, {Sept. 26, 2023}, here we exclusively reveal which celebrities will compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
- Jason Mraz: Jason Mraz is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for his long list of chart-topping hits, including "I'm Yours," "Lucky," "I Won't Give Up" and more. Throughout his career he's released eight studio albums, with his latest album, "Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride," arriving in June. Mraz's biggest hit, "I'm Yours" was released in 2008 on his third studio album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." The song spent 76 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was nominated for two awards at the 51st Grammy Awards in {2009}. Mraz, 46, didn't take home his first two Grammy Awards until the next year, when he won for his hit song "Make It Mine," and his collaboration with Colbie Caillat, "Lucky." The singer created the Jason Mraz Foundation in {2011} to support inclusive arts education.
-Barry Williams: Barry Williams is best known for playing Greg Brady, the eldest son on the iconic sitcom "The Brady Bunch," reprising the role on various sequels and spin-offs throughout the years. In {2019}, he reunited with the actors who played the other "Brady Bunch" kids for the series "A Very Brady Renovation." Williams, 68, co-wrote a {1992} autobiography titled "Growing Up Brady: I Was A Teenage Greg," and America most recently saw him last year on season 8 of "The Masked Singer," competing alongside his "Brady Bunch" brothers Christopher Knight and Mike Lookinland. He has been married to wife Tina Mahina since {2017} and is father to two children from previous relationships.
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- Matt Walsh: Matt Walsh is a comedian and actor known for his role as Mike McLintock in "Veep." He's also appeared in "Ted," "Step Brothers, "Into the Storm" and "The Hangover." The 58-year-old recently appeared in the Eva Longoria-directed film, "Flamin' Hot." As Mike McLintock on "Veep," he was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series, in {2016 and 2017}.
- Alyson Hannigan: Alyson Hannigan is an actress best known for her memorable television roles like the witchy Willow Rosenberg in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and the sweet Lily Aldrin in "How I Met Your Mother." She's also known for bringing the laughs as the flute-playing Michelle Flaherty in the "American Pie" movie franchise. Most recently, she wrapped up a seven-season gig as host of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" and starred in the {2021} Disney+ film "Flora & Ulysses." Hannigan, 49, resides in Los Angeles with her husband of nearly 20 years, Alexis Denisof, and their two daughters Satyana and Keeva.
- Mauricio Umansky: Mauricio Umansky is a real estate broker who has appeared on "Buying Beverly Hills" on Netflix, as well as several reality television series in the early 2000s, including "I Want to Be a Hilton" and "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica." Many may know the 53-year-old for his marriage to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards, whom he has been married to since {1996}. The real estate broker and Richards share three daughters: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15.
- Harry Jowsey: Harry Jowsey is a 26-year-old Australian reality TV star and social media personality. He rose to fame after starring in the first season of Netflix's love competition show "Too Hot to Handle" in {2020}. Prior to the series he also starred on a New Zealand reality dating show, "Heartbreak Island." Since then he's amassed a large social media following, boasting over 4 million followers on Instagram and nearly 5 million on TikTok. Jowsey hosts an interactive show on Spotify, "Dating Harry Jowsey," as well as a popular podcast, "Tap In," where he discusses dating and relationships.
- Tyson Beckford: Tyson Beckford is a model and actor. The 52-year-old is known for his work as a Ralph Lauren Polo model in the 1990s. As a model, he was named as VH1's Man of the Year in 1995, as well as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. Beckford has also appeared in many films over the years, including "Zoolander" in 2001 and "Into the Blue" in {2005}. From {2008-2009}, he was a judge on the reality competition show "America's Next Top Model." In those same years, he hosted "Make Me a Supermodel" on Bravo, a reality television modeling competition.
- Lele Pons: Lele Pons is a 27-year-old Venezuelan-American social media star, YouTuber, actress and singer. She rose to fame in {2013} through the video service Vine, which officially shut down in early {2017}. She was one of the most-followed personalities on the app and even became the first person on Vine to reach 1 billion loops in July {2014}. Pons currently boasts over 100 million followers across her accounts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and regularly shares comedy sketches and other viral videos. Pons has also starred in TV and film projects, served as a presenter, and released music, including her {2018} hit "Celoso." She married Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa in March.
- Adrian Peterson: Adrian Peterson is a professional football running back who first played for the University of Oklahoma, where he set the freshman rushing record during the 2004 season, before going professional. He was drafted into the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 and stayed with the team until {2016}. Since then he has played for the New Orleans Saints, the Arizona Cardinals, the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders), the Detroit Lions, the Tennessee Titans and the Seattle Seahawks. He holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a game, which he set during his rookie season. The NFL named him the league's most valuable player in {2012}.
- Xochitl Gomez: Xochitl Gomez is the youngest celebrity competing on this season of "DWTS." The 17-year-old has appeared in many television shows, including the Disney Channel series "Raven's Home," "The Baby-Sitters Club" and "Gentefied" on Netflix. She also starred in the {2022} Marvel film "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" as America Chavez. Gomez announced in August {2022} that she would be starring in upcoming sci-fi thriller "Ursa Major."
- Mira Sorvino: Mira Sorvino is a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actress for her role in Woody Allen's {1995} film "Mighty Aphrodite." The 55-year-old actress, who is the daughter of actor Paul Sorvino, has appeared in many other films and television shows across her illustrious career, including "The Replacement Killers" in 1998 and "Norma Jean & Marilyn" in {1996}, in which she portrayed Marilyn Monroe. Sorvino is most known for playing Romy in the {1997} comedy, "Romy & Michele's High School Reunion," alongside Lisa Kudrow. Outside of film and television, Sorvino is an activist who has previously lobbied Congress to abolish human trafficking in Darfur. She was named a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for her work in the global fight against human trafficking from {2009 to 2012}.
- Jamie Lynn Spears: Jamie Lynn Spears is best known for playing the title character Zoey Brooks on the teen sitcom "Zoey 101," reprising the role in the sequel film, "Zoey 102," released earlier this year. Spears, 32, made her acting debut in 2002 when she appeared in the film "Crossroads" alongside her pop star sister, Britney Spears, and followed that up the same year on the sketch comedy series "All That." She released an EP in {2014} titled "The Journey," which included the song "How Could I Want More," and sang on her sister's song "Chillin' with You," off her {2013} album, "Britney Jean." Spears currently stars on the series "Sweet Magnolias," which aired its third season this year, and released her memoir titled "Things I Should Have Said" last year. She has been married to husband Jamie Watson since 2014 and is mom to daughters Maddie, from a previous relationship, and Ivey, with Watson.
- Charity Lawson: Charity Lawson was the lead for season 20 of "The Bachelorette." The 27-year-old child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia, ended her whirlwind journey for love with an engagement to Dotun Olubeko. During the live finale, which aired last month, Lawson was surprised by Olubeko with the news that she would be joining season 32 of "Dancing with the Stars." Olubeko said that the couple has previously spoken about "how amazing this opportunity would be" for Lawson. Prior to "The Bachelorette," Lawson competed for Zach Shallcross' heart on season 27 of "The Bachelor."
- Ariana Madix: Ariana Madix is best known for starring on the reality series "Vanderpump Rules." During the show's 10th season, which aired earlier this year, Madix's boyfriend of nearly a decade, Tom Sandoval, cheated on her with a fellow cast member Raquel Leviss, in what has been dubbed "Scandoval." As an actress, she has appeared in sitcoms like "Dads" and "Anger Management" and will star in the Lifetime movie "Buying Back My Daughter" later this year. Madix, 38, co-authored a cocktail book titled "Fancy AF Cocktails: Drink Recipes from a Couple of Professional Drinkers" with Sandoval in {2019} and is launching a sandwich shop, Something About Her, with "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Katie Maloney
The show will also feature some changes behind the scenes. Tyra Banks, who hosted the show for two seasons, will not be returning. Instead, former contestants Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will resume their hosting duties. In addition, Derek Hough, who won the show six times as a pro dancer, will join Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman as a judge.
Are you excited for the new season of "Dancing With the Stars"? Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below!
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