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.
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 “GMA”’s 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 weren’t 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
Antonio Brown and Sharna Burgess
Doug Flutie and Karina Smirnoff
Wanya Morris and Lindsay Arnold
Von Miller and Witney Carson
Nyle Dimarco and Peta Murgatroyd
Jodie Sweetin and Keo Motsepe
Mischa Barton and Artem Chigvintsev
Marla Maples and Tony Dovolani
Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas
Kim Fields and Sasha Farber
Geraldo Rivera and Edyta Sliwinska
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