“Dancing with the Stars” has unveiled its cast for the upcoming season 33, promising an exciting lineup.
Since its debut in 2005, “Dancing with the Stars” has captivated audiences by pairing celebrities with professional dancers as they compete in dance contests judged by a panel of experts.
The new season’s cast features an array of personalities, including actors, athletes, reality stars, and even a con artist. Notably, one participant hails from Texas.
Among the 13 celebrities participating this season is former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola. At 38 years old, Amendola played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders before signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
After his tenure with the Cowboys, Amendola moved on to the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad but wasn’t selected for the regular season. He was later signed by the St. Louis Rams and, in 2013, he secured a five-year deal with the New England Patriots. Following a two-year stint with the Miami Dolphins, he joined the Detroit Lions and eventually returned to Texas in 2021 to play for the Houston Texans. He announced his retirement from professional football the following year.
The full cast for season 33 of “Dancing with the Stars” also includes:
– Convicted con artist Anna Delvey partnered with pro dancer Ezra Sosa
– Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooks Nader with pro dancer Gleb Savchenko
– “Z-O-M-B-I-E” actress Chandler Kinney alongside pro dancer Brandon Armstrong
– Former NFL player Danny Amendola and pro dancer Witney Carson
– Former NBA star Dwight Howard and pro dancer Daniella Karagach
– Actor Eric Roberts with pro dancer Britt Stewart
– Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher with pro dancer Alan Bersten
– “The Bachelor” contestant Joey Graziadei and pro dancer Jenna Johnson
– “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks with pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy
– Actor Reginald VelJohnson paired with pro dancer Emma Slater
– Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik with pro dancer Rylee Arnold
– Actress Tori Spelling with pro dancer Pasha Pashkov
– “The Bachelorette” star Jenn Tran with pro partner Sasha Farber
Returning to judge the competition are Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough, while Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will take on hosting duties.