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Arnold Schwarzenegger's lookalike son joins US version of Strictly Come Dancing

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Joseph Baena is hoping to make a name for himself after signing on the dotted line for Dancing With The Stars, the American version of Strictly Come Dancing.

The 24-year-old was seen out in Los Angeles as he headed to a rehearsal studio while attempting to go completely incognito wearing a reflective visor.

In the past, celebrities on the programme have worn visors to shield their faces from eagle-eyed paparazzi ahead of the official announcement.

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Joseph, an Olympic lifter and estate agent was seen walking with a minder close to the studio while his impressive biceps offered a clue who was behind the mask.

Joseph Baena, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed up for Dancing With The Stars
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Earlier in the day, Joseph had also taken to Instagram wearing the same outfit he was pictured in.

Several masked celebrities had been seen arriving at the dancing studio including TikTok sensation Charli D’Amelio, comedy star Wayne Brady and Daniel Durant.

Joseph has been following in his famous dad’s footsteps with his gym routine as well as also landing several acting roles thanks to his manager Henry Penzi landing him a role in the sci-fi movie Chariot.

The fitness fanatic attempted to go incognito on his way to rehearsals
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He recently opened up about his relationship with his famous dad over their shared love for fitness and bodybuilding.

Arnie even gave him a copy of The Encyclopedia Of Modern Bodybuilding, which he co-authored and is considered to be the “Bible” to bodybuilders.

He told Men’s Health: “Even though I could call him anytime, I was too proud.

“My dad is old school, he doesn’t believe in handouts, he believes hard work pays off, and so do I.

Arnie and his son have a close realtionship
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“I love the word honour, and I’m very prideful in the sense that if I use my dad’s contacts or ask him for favours, I wonder what honour is that gonna bring me?”

Although Joseph and the former governor of California now have a relationship, he once had no idea who his extremely famous dad was.

His mum, Guatemalan-born Mildren Baena worked as the housekeeper for Arnold and his wife Maria Shriver when Joseph was born in 1997.

Joseph was pictured wearing the same outfit just hours before on his Instagram
(Image: Instagram)

However, the secret came out in 2011 thanks to their striking resemblance being too much to ignore and his grandmother eventually sat him down to share the news.

Mildred previously opened up about Joseph finding out the news, which he described as “cool” after discovering one of the most famous blokes in the world was his dad.

Dancing With The Stars will air on Disney+ from September 19.

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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk


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