“Dancing with the Stars” season 33 is set to premiere on Tuesday, September 17, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The full cast of celebrities competing for the prestigious Mirrorball Trophy has been unveiled in an exclusive reveal on “Good Morning America.”
This season’s lineup features notable personalities, including “Real Housewives” star Phaedra Parks, “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Tori Spelling, infamous scammer Anna Delvey, and several others. The cast also includes former “Bachelor” contestant Joey Graziadei, former “Bachelorette” Jenn Tran, actors Eric Roberts, Reginald VelJohnson, and Chandler Kinney, along with athletes Danny Amendola and Dwight Howard. Additionally, Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik, as well as model Brooks Nader, will participate.
Returning co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will join judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough for the new season.
Each celebrity will partner with a professional dancer, starting with Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy. Parks, known for her sassy personality on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” teased a competitive spirit as she aims for the Mirrorball Trophy.
Danny Amendola, a retired NFL player with two Super Bowl titles, will dance with Witney Carson. Amendola expressed his excitement by showcasing a touchdown dance to “Good Morning America.” He received a motivational shout-out from former teammate Rob Gronkowski.
Joey Graziadei, who previously captivated audiences on “The Bachelor,” will be partnered with Jenna Johnson. He shared his goal of reaching the finale after feeling the pressure from past Bachelors and Bachelorettes.
Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher will join pro Alan Bersten, while actress Chandler Kinney will partner with Brandon Armstrong. Kinney, who has a dance background, expressed both nervousness and excitement for the competition.
Anna Delvey, the infamous “fake heiress,” will dance with Ezra Sosa. Delvey, who served time for financial crimes, humorously shared her dancing aspirations during the announcement.
Eric Roberts, an accomplished actor, is set to partner with Britt Stewart, while model Brooks Nader will team up with Gleb Savchenko. Nader reflected on the new challenge ahead while acknowledging her past dance experience.
Beloved actor Reginald VelJohnson will dance alongside Emma Slater, and Tori Spelling will partner with Pasha Pashkov, speaking on the influence of her former co-stars who have also competed in the show.
Jenn Tran, recently featured on “The Bachelorette,” will be paired with Sasha Farber, expressing her determination stemming from her reality dating experience.
Dwight Howard, the veteran NBA player, will partner with Daniella Karagach and described his approach to ballroom dancing as an exciting new venture.
Lastly, Stephen Nedoroscik, who earned fame as a pommel horse gymnast during the Olympics, will join pro Rylee Arnold, sharing his nerves about transitioning to dance.
“Dancing with the Stars” season 33 begins on September 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.