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Liza Koshy, Chad Michael Murray lead our ‘Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 wish list
With Dancing With the Stars set to come back for a 34th season this fall, there's a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Three of our past suggestions came true: Frankie Muniz (third place, Season 25), Kel Mitchell (second place, Season 28), and Jamie Lynn Spears (13th place, Season 32). Robert Irwin and Alix Earle have already been confirmed for next season. Below is a list of other celebs we think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with our picks? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know which you'd most like to see on DWTS. And feel free to let us know in the reality TV forum what other stars you'd love to see when the show comes back in September. This model, actress, illustrator, photographer, writer, designer, and activist was previously set to compete on Season 28, but suffered injuries to her wrist and arm that required emergency surgery. So her daughter, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, came in at the last minute, and was the third to be eliminated. Christie deserves another shot at the competition. More from GoldDerby 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10' recap: Mistress Isabelle Brooks brings the 'shenanigans and chaos' to the second bracket opener Marvel Studios executive, 'Black Panther' producer Nate Moore reportedly joins the 'Survivor 49' cast Adam David reflects on winning 'The Voice' and forgetting the lyrics on live television: It 'strengthened' me This actor has a nostalgia factor going for him from his recurring role as Luke Fuller on the ABC series, Dynasty, and starring role as Cliff Secord in Disney's 1991 cult film The Rocketeer. A spot on Dancing With the Stars would bring him back to the Mouse House. This actor is best known for his starring role as Billy Peltzer in the Gremlins films. The property is still relevant given the current HBO Max animated prequel series. With that in mind coupled with his nostalgia factor, he'd be a worthy addition to the competition. Nostalgic stars are often big hits in the ballroom, including Season 19 champ Alfonso Ribeiro, Frankie Muniz, and Kel Mitchell. This actress and former model has proven to be a triple threat from her roles as Holly Laird on the TV series, Fame, and Louise in the 1993 TV movie adaptation of Gypsy starring Bette Midler. Although like Season 11 champ Jennifer Grey, she might be accused of being a ringer due to her background. But despite this, it's time we see another mature female celebrity become a contender for the Mirror Ball Trophy. She's already achieved success as a singer-songwriter from having earned three Latin Grammy nominations. Not only that, but she also got to show off her skills as a triple threat in the 2021 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical, In the Heights. With that background in mind, she'd make an exciting addition to the competition. Recording artists who've previously contended for the Mirror Ball trophy include Mya (Season 9 runner-up), Nicole Scherzinger (Season 10 champ), Brandy (Season 11), Normani Kordei (Season 24), and Jason Mraz (Season 32 runner-up). This actress is best known for her roles as Lorelai on Gilmore Girls and Sarah on Parenthood. Not only that, but she's also tackled singing and dancing on Broadway as Adelaide in the 2009 revival of Guys & Dolls. With that background, coupled with her nostalgia factor, she would be an exciting addition to the competition. This social media personality has a huge following. Her main YouTube channel alone has almost 17 million subscribers while her two channels have a combined total of more than 3 billion views. TikTok star Charli D'Amelio managed to win Season 31. If any famous YouTuber deserves a shot at the Mirror Ball Trophy, it's Koshy. The professional figure skater is the 2025 Four Continents bronze medalist, 2021 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, the 2018 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic bronze medalist, the Philadelphia Summer International silver medalist, and the 2021 Cranberry International silver medalist. He's also competed in nine senior U.S. national championships. Figure skaters have won DWTS three times before: Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6), Meryl Davis (Season 18), and Adam Rippon (Season 26). So maybe Ma should consider trading in his ice skates for dancing shoes. This actor is best known for his roles as Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill and Jake in Disney's 2003 remake of Freaky Friday. He's also set to return for the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday. As Disney is the parent company of ABC, which airs DWTS, it would make a lot of sense for him to enter the ballroom. Actors from teen drama shows have done well before, with James Van Der Beek coming close to making it to the finals in 2019. Last season, Stephen Nedoroscik, the Clark Kent/Superman of the 2024 Olympic Games, made quite an impression in the ballroom, finishing in fourth place. With the iconic DC superhero about to be relevant again with a new movie coming out this summer, why not have an actor who's previously played the Man of Steel on the big screen (in 2006's Superman Returns) in addition to the Atom in the CW's Arrowverse compete as well? This actor first came on the scene as drummer Guy Patterson in Tom Hanks' 1996 cult film, That Thing You Do!. Since then, he's appeared on several popular TV shows such as ER, Law & Order, Southland, 13 Reasons Why, and currently The Summer I Turned Pretty. Nearly 20 years later, it's about time he trades in those drumsticks for dancing shoes. This actress-singer burst onto the scene in the coveted role of Dorothy in NBC's The Wiz Live! in 2015. Most recently, she appeared as Johnnie Mae in Tyler Perry's Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight. With her musical background in mind, she'd be a natural fit for the ballroom. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'Survivor' winners list: All seasons 'The Voice' winners: All seasons 'Survivor' deaths: Full list of castaways we've lost Click here to read the full article.
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The 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 Cast Is Growing — Here's Who's on Board
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Calling all Dancing With the Stars fans! Your favorite show is back for another twirl around the ballroom. It's been five months since Dancing With the Stars season 33 aired on ABC and Disney+, and boy was that a memorable season! With incredible celebrity talent bringing their A-game each week, fans voted to make sure The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with his partner Jenna Johnson. And let's not forget — folks got to see Olympic athletes, actors and more stars strut their stuff throughout the season, too! But since it's been a while since a new Dancing With the Stars episode aired, fans want to know if the show will be back for season 34 in 2025. Well, we received the best news — and you're going to want to know about it. Four months after Dancing With the Stars ended season 33, the show excited fans by revealing on Instagram it got renewed for season 34. "Cue the celebration dance 💃🕺," read the caption on April 22. "Another season of #DWTS is coming to ABC and Disney+! 🎉 Next day on Hulu." The DWTS pros were so excited by the prospect, and they shared their thoughts in the comments. "YAYAYYAYAYA!!!!! Let's go!!!!!" Rylee Arnold excitedly wrote. "So excited for season 34!" season 28 winner Alan Bersten exclaimed. "Oh yes yes yes! Let's go!" Brandon Armstrong added. Make sure you hit "save" at the top of this article to stay up-to-date on the latest news about Dancing With the Stars season 34. While ABC won't share the entire Dancing With the Stars cast until we're closer to the premiere date, the show is slowly revealing which celebrities are competing in season 34. Announcing the news at Disney Entertainment Television's Get Real Event on April 22, viewers learned Australian conservationist and zookeeper Robert Irwin will compete on DWTS season 34. As for why he's doing it, he explained it came from watching his sister Bindi Irwin win season 21 alongside her partner Derek Hough back in 2015. "I cannot tell you what a privilege, what an honor it is to be joining this season," Robert shared at the event, per People. "I said, 'One day, that's gonna be me.' And now, that dream is a reality and I am over the moon. Let's do this!" When Robert confirmed the big news on Instagram, the Dancing With the Stars fandom immediately went nuts over the reveal. "This dude is UNSTOPPABLE [right now]," one person wrote. "You have no idea how excited I am for this. You're gonna kill it! I'll be campaigning for votes for you all season! ❤️," another exclaimed. "This will be epic👏👏🙌🙌," a different follower added. And Robert isn't the only one taking to the dance floor this season. Fans learned on Good Morning America that social media personality Alix Earle is also vying for the Mirrorball Trophy. As for how she thinks she'll fare on the series, she told Michael Strahan and Lara Spencer she may have to pull out some moves from her childhood to win it all. "I danced when I was little until my sophomore year of high school," she told the hosts in a clip posted on TikTok. "I would like to say I have some rhythm, but I've never done ballroom dancing or dancing with a partner before. So, that's gonna be a whole new venture for me." Consider us totally surprised! While ABC hasn't explicitly confirmed this, it's likely Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will be back to co-host Dancing With the Stars season 34. Both Julianne and Alfonso have their own experiences competing on the show. Julianne started her DWTS journey as a professional dancer in season 4, then exited the show after season 8. She later returned as a judge for seasons 19 through 21, before leaving DWTS once again. She began her new hosting role on the show in 2023 for season 32. As for Alfonso's time on DWTS, he was the winner of season 19 with partner Witney Carson. He later made his co-hosting debut in season 31 in 2022, and has been in the role ever since. Now, in terms of who will judge Dancing With the Stars season 34, fans can likely expect to see Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough at the judges' panel. Carrie Ann and Bruno have been judging the show since its inaugural season, while Derek was a pro on and off from season 5 through season 23. He has won the show six times and later became a judge on DWTS starting in season 29 in 2020. When it's time for viewers to watch Dancing With the Stars season 34, they can catch the competition in real-time on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. What's more, folks can also watch the show as it airs live on Disney+. If you'd rather watch Dancing With the Stars season 34 on Disney+, the streamer offers plans that begin at $9.99 per month. Once you create a profile, you can watch the show on Disney+'s website or on the Disney+ app. Fans can also watch Dancing With the Stars season 34 the day after it premieres on Hulu. Just like Disney+, viewers can subscribe to the streaming site with plans beginning at $9.99 per month. After you've made an account, click on the show's title page on the Hulu website or on the Hulu app. You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
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Jennifer Lopez, 55, Sparks Mixed Reactions After Bold Opening Performance at AMAs
Jennifer Lopez opened the 2025 American Music Awards in an energetic fashion, "turning it up" to the biggest hits of the year. This year's host danced "her heart out" with an opening sequence mash-up of 23 songs, but despite being completely breathless by the end of the bold 6-minute performance, not everyone loved what the 55-year-old performer was putting down. "JENNIFER LOPEZ PLEASE STOP DANCING," one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter), as another figured it was JLo's Dancing With the Stars reveal, noting, "is this Jennifer Lopez hinting she's gonna be on dwts with this intro #amas." "why is jennifer lopez kissing everybody at the #AMAs" someone questioned, referring to a moment where the "Let's Get Loud" crooner locked lips with male and female dancers, which got plenty of shocked reactions on social media. Tiffany Haddish even made a comment about JLo's single status following the moment, emphasizing the singer's divorce from Ben Affleck. The responses continued, with someone writing, "I'm not hating it but Jennifer Lopez dancing to all the hits doesn't make sense to me," with a second adding, "never in my life did i think i would see jenniferlopez dance to chappell roan." The reactions were divided, as a fair share praised the effort put into the performance, stating, "You can NEVER say Jennifer Lopez isn't one of the best and hardest working performers in the biz." Another tweeted, "Yall could never make me hate Jennifer Lynn Lopez!!!!! #AMAs .:: Mama still be moving and grooving better than girls half her age." In addition to Lopez flaunting her hosting, singing and dancing chops, the 51st American Music Awards, live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, will honor Janet Jackson, who will receive the prestigious Icon Award and deliver her first live TV performance in seven years and Rod Stewart, who will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and perform on the AMAs stage for the first time in over two decades. Jennifer Lopez, 55, Sparks Mixed Reactions After Bold Opening Performance at AMAs first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
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'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,
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Social Media Sensation, 24, Stuns in Simple 2025 AMAs Look That Left Fans Speechless
Just days after she was announced as the second celebrity cast member on Dancing With the Stars season 34 — following "Australian wildlife photographer, actor, zookeeper, television presenter, and conservationist" Robert Irwin — social media sensation Alix Earle took a break from all of the excitement to stop and slay at the 51st Annual American Music Awards. The 2025 American Music Awards took place today (May 26) at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez for the second time — as she also hosted the 2015 ceremony — so many of our favorite celebrities were in attendance. Representing the social media world were individuals like Tara Yummy, Ben Almeida, James Charles and more, but arguably the best dressed was Earle, keeping things as classy as can be. On the 2025 AMAs red carpet — or should we say purple carpet? — Earle wore a slim black gown that flattered her figure from top to bottom, spicing up a seemingly simple dress with a deep scoop neck, as well as a strappy back. Keeping her attire as the star of the show, she paired the dress with a dazzling diamond necklace, and matching earrings, as well as black heels with diamond detailing to match. Completing the look, Earle opted for white almond-shaped nails, natural (yet glam) makeup and loose curls in her beautiful blonde hair. Needless to say, she stole the show, with individuals taking to X to share their thoughts on the look. "Iconic," one fan wrote — complete with several spicy emojis — while another fan added, "Alix looks beautiful." A third gushed, "Alix Earle looks beautiful! I'm happy she's at the AMAs!" Rocking her same red carpet look, later on in the evening, Earle joined YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat onstage to announce the award for Favorite Female R&B Artist. The award went to "Snooze" singer SZA, beating out Kehlani, Muni Long, Summer Walker and Tyla. If you missed the 2025 AMAs, have no fear! Paramount Plus subscribers in the United States can stream the coveted award show tomorrow (May 27) via the platform. Social Media Sensation, 24, Stuns in Simple 2025 AMAs Look That Left Fans Speechless first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
