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Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
'Dancing with the Stars' Reveals Its Second Celebrity Contestant for 2025
Dancing with the Stars, co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, will be returning for its 34th season on ABC this fall. And today unveiled the identity of its second celebrity contestant and it's not the name that has been bandied about on social media. Instead, joining previously named wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin is social media powerhouse Alix Earle. The reveal was made this morning live on Good Morning America. 'I've always been a fan of Dancing With the Stars. I used to watch it when I was so young with my grandma,' Earle told Lara Spencer and Michael Strahan. 'When this opportunity came to me, it was like, 'What can I do next? Where can I take this?' I'm ready to challenge myself. I think it's going to be a lot of fun. It was a very obvious answer to say yes.' SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps & more As for her previous dance experience, Earle admitted to having danced competitively until her sophomore year of high school. 'I would like to say I have some rhythm, maybe, possibly," she said. "But I've never done ballroom dancing or danced with a partner, so that's going to be a whole new venture for me.' Earle is one of the leading social media personalities in the U.S. She is also the creator and host of the widely popular relationship 'Hot Mess' podcast, on which she shares exclusive, in-depth, intimate details of her life. Earle's ability to connect with mass audiences across multiple demographics has resulted in her earning a spot on Forbes' Top Creators and Fashion 50 lists, being featured in Rolling Stone's annual Creators issue as one of the industry's top creators, named Allure's Beauty Creator of 2024 (as chosen by readers), and recognized as one of People Magazine's Digital Creators of the Year. Additionally, she was featured on The Hollywood Reporter's 2024 Podcast Power List. Earle graduated from the University of Miami, where she studied marketing. A true 'Forever Cane,' she funded a scholarship in her name for students at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School. The Alix Earle Scholarship provides significant resources for students pursuing degrees in business, further strengthening the school's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Related: Additionally, Earle created 'Meals in Heels,' a recurring event series designed to give back to the Miami community by bringing friends together to prepare and package meals for those in need. An East Coast native, Earle grew up in New Jersey. She currently resides in Miami. The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers for Season 34 of DWTS will be announced at a later date. But it is confirmed that Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will be back at the judges' table. Dancing with the Stars will air this fall on ABC and Disney+, and stream next day on Hulu. Next,
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"This is what scared me": Michael Strahan admits he's afraid of something tougher than football days after revealing a major career move
Michael Strahan announced a major career move.(Image via Michael Le Brecht II/ABC via Getty) Michael Strahan, one of the most talented players who played in the NFL, has faced many tough situations in his life but it seems like there is one thing he is still scared of. The NFL legend is known for his strength but Michael Strahan recently confessed about his biggest fear and it has shocked his fans. Michael Strahan spoke about what has scared him and what he might find difficult to do 'at this point in his life' Will Michael Strahan be a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars'? In a recent episode of ABC's popular show, Good Morning America , Michael Strahan was joined by the popular reality show, Dancing With the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro. Alfonso Ribeiro started teasing the NFL legend as he expressed a desire to watch Michael Strahan shake a leg. Dancing With the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro joked, "I think if there was a guy, if he played for the Giants at one point in his life, 'cause you know he'd bring the whole New York audience, right?" Hearing this, Michael Strahan quickly got up and started casually dancing for a few seconds and got back to his seat. When Alfonso Ribeiro requested to continue it for a few more seconds, Michael Strahan joked that this was his 'fear'. Michael Strahan said, 'This is the thing, and this is what scared me. Every professional football player and athlete who's been on the show said it's the hardest thing they'd ever done. If it was harder than football was for me, I cannot fathom it at this point in my life' and fans are here for it. A fan commented, 'I would love to see Michael on dancing with the stars', while another fan wrote, 'Please Michael. Go for it😅' However, no matter how much Dancing With the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, requested Michael Strahan to dance one more time, the NFL legend denied. Michael Strahan announced a new career move Michael Strahan has also been busy making some long term changes in his career. The NFL legend recently announced that he will not be hosting the popular game show, The $100,000 Pyramid anymore. Michael Strahan posted a video in which he said, "You're appreciated. I love you. I am thankful for season 8. It never gets boring hosting this show. I couldn't do it without you all, none of us could. So, thank you all so much." It is not known if Michael Strahan's production company, SMAC Entertainment, will be renewing the game show for a new season. Also Read: Michael Strahan makes an unexpected and emotional decision about his career and fans are stunned by this
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Odyssey Renewal Talks Ongoing as ABC Renews 5 More Series
ABC on Friday announced that five of its hit unscripted series have been renewed for the 2025–2026 broadcast season, including American Idol (Season 24) and Shark Tank (Season 17). Additional information, including which judges and/or hosts will return for those just-ordered seasons, is expected to be released at a later date. More from TVLine As One Grey's Anatomy Couple Weds, Another Breaks Up - and a Third Relationship Lands on Life Support Doctor Odyssey Leaves [Spoiler]'s Fate a Mystery Ahead of Season Finale 9-1-1 Ends on Explosive Cliffhanger Ahead of Season 8 Finale, With Major Changes in Store for the 118 One series conspicuously absent from any renewal announcements thus far has been Doctor Odyssey. The cruise-set procedural from Ryan Murphy Productions remains very much on the bubble, with conversations still ongoing about how (or even if) the ratings-challenged drama might be be salvaged. On the unscripted side, there's also no word yet about additional seasons of The Bachelor and/or The Bachelorette. Spinoff Bachelor in Paradise returns for Season 10 this summer, while a second season of The Golden Bachelor is also on the horizon. Read on for a complete breakdown of the five unscripted series ABC just renewed, as well as the scripted and unscripted series previously announced as part of the network's 2025–2026 season. Which shows are you most looking forward to returning, and are you hopeful that will set sail for a second season? Drop a comment with your thoughts below. Alfonso Ribeiro, who began hosting America's Funniest Home Videos in Season 26 (2015) is expected to return as host for Season 36. American Idol's current line-up of judges includes Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, with Ryan Seacrest back as host. No one's return for Season 24 has been made official yet. Ken Jennings is expected to return as host of Celebrity Jeopardy! for Season 4. Pat Sajak, who hosted Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for its first five seasons, will not return for Season 6. It is expected, though not confirmed, that Ryan Seacrest will step in to take his place. Other than Mark Cuban, who previously announced that Season 16 would be his last, the rest of the show's titular sharks — Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner and Daniel Lubetzky — are expected back for Season 17. * Bachelor in Paradise (Season 10 premieres July 7) * Celebrity Family Feud (Season 11 premieres July 10) * Dancing with the Stars (Season 34) * The Golden Bachelor (Season 2) * Match Game (Season 1 premieres July 23) * Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (Season 4 premieres July 23) * 9-1-1 (Season 9) * 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 1) * Abbott Elementary (Season 5) * High Potential (Season 2) * Grey's Anatomy (Season 22) * The Rookie (Season 8) * Shifting Gears (Season 2) * Will Trent (Season 4) Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
