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      AJ McLean Confirms Joining 'DWTS': 'We're Going for the Mirrorball, Baby!!'

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      So far, the Backstreet Boys singer and ‘The Bachelorette’ alum Kaitlyn Bristowe are the only celebrity contestants who’ve officially been confirmed for the upcoming season 29.
      Aug 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – AJ McLean is dancing his way to the ballroom! It has been officially confirmed on an Instagram post that the Backstreet Boys singer is among the line-up for upcoming season 29 of the long-running ABC show.
      AJ broke the news on Thursday, August 27 on the photo-sharing platform. Alongside a picture of himself posing in a practice room, the “I Want It That Way” singer wrote, “I am so grateful to @dancingabc and @abcnetwork for the opportunity to be joining this season’s cast of #DWTS. I also want to thank my wife and my two girls for letting Daddy go on this new adventure. I’m doing it ALL for you! Get ready, BSB Army, this is going to be a wild ride. LET’S DO THIS!!!!!!”
      Prior to this, AJ hinted at him joining the show by teasing his fans about upcoming “big news.” He shared on Monday, August 24 that he’s been “on a very strict diet, grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, no sodas of any kind, and completely sober for almost nine months.”
      “A lot of surprises coming from me,” he went on to tease while posting a video of him working out. “I can’t tell you guys exactly what yet but I’m doing this for two reasons: one, to get in the best shape of my life, and to be healthy and to be happy, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and there’s something else coming up. Can’t tell you what it is but believe me you’ll know why based on that.”
      So far, AJ and Kaitlyn Bristowe are the only celebrity contestants who’ve officially been confirmed. “I’ll be happy with whoever they partner me with. I just feel like they’re all incredible,” the former “The Bachelor” star said of the pro dancers back in June. “They have to be to be on that show!”
      The full star lineup will be revealed Wednesday, September 2 on “Good Morning America”.

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      AJ McLean, Carole Baskin and More Are In Talks to Join Season 29 of 'DWTS'

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      Fueling the rumors, the Backstreet Boys singer posts on Instagram a video featuring him working out to prepare himself for ‘what’s to come in the next few weeks.’
      Aug 25, 2020
      AceShowbiz – AJ McLean and more are reportedly in talks for “Dancing with the Stars” season 29. Sources claim to E! News that in addition to the Backstreet Boys singer, Carole Baskin, Chrishell Stause and Anne Heche are in negotiations with the long-running competition show.
      Fueling the rumors, AJ posted on Monday, August 24 on Instagram a video featuring him working out. Going shirtless, he explained that he’d “been training really hard for the past five months” to prepare himself for “what’s to come in the next few weeks.”
      He went on teasing, “A lot of surprises from me.” He continued, “I can’t tell you guys exactly what yet, but I’m doing this for two reasons. One, to get in the best shape of my life and to be healthy and to be happy, physically and mentally and emotionally, and there’s something else coming up. Can’t tell you what it is, but believe me, you’ll know why based on that. And there’s something else coming up. Can’t tell you what it is but believe me you’ll know why based on that.”

      Other famous names who allegedly are in talks to star on the show are “Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause and “Chicago P.D.” actress Anne Heche. ABC has yet to comment on the reports. So far, the only confirmed cast member for the upcoming season is “The Bachelorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe.
      In related news, Artem Chigvintsev has confirmed his return to “Dancing with the Stars” after he was dropped from the professional dancer lineup last season. “I just can’t wait to get back,” the Russian native gushed in a new video on Instagram. “And I want to dedicate this season to my little boy.”
      “He just had a baby with the love of his life, and she knows how to kick some ass,” the show, which will be hosted by Tyra Banks, teased.

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      Artem Chigvintsev to Dedicate Season 29 of 'Dancing with the Stars' to Baby Boy

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      The professional dancer, who was dropped from the show’s lineup on the previous season, welcomed his first child with former wrestling star Nikki Bella in July.
      Aug 25, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Artem Chigvintsev is returning to America’s “Dancing with the Stars” after he was dropped from the professional dancer lineup last season.
      The 38-year-old, who welcomed his first child with former wrestling star Nikki Bella in July, announced his return for season 29 of the dancing competition on Monday’s (August 24) episode of “Good Morning America”.
      “I just can’t wait to get back,” he gushed. “And I want to dedicate this season to my little boy.”

      Artem’s comeback was hinted at on the morning show last week.
      “He just had a baby with the love of his life, and she knows how to kick some ass,” the show teased.
      The Russian native was unhappy after he was left out of the team of professionals last year (19), explaining that it came as a “massive shock,” and he only found out five days before the announcement was made.
      “Obviously, it was a massive shock,” Chigvintsev said on “The Bellas Podcast” last August. “It’s not even a job, it’s a lifestyle if you’ve been doing it for a very long time. There was never a thought in my mind that I’m not going to be doing it.”
      He added, “There’s always a chance, as a pro, you might be doing some performances on the show and there’s still an involvement in some sort. But getting this call, (hearing) ‘There’s gonna be no involvement in the show from now on,’ it’s like going through a breakup after 10 years.”
      Dancer Sharna Burgess, who was also cut ahead of season 28, is also returning to the “DWTS” fold.
      And in another stunning shake-up, when the show kicks off, Tyra Banks will be at the helm as the show’s new solo host. The news that the former “America’s Next Top Model” star will replace former hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews has had a mixed reception.
      “Dancing with the Stars” returns to ABC on 14 September.

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      'DWTS': Britt Stewart Is 'Over the Moon' for Being First Black Female Pro

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      ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has announced that Stewart has been promoted from troupe member to pro for season 29 of the long-running ABC dancing competition show.
      Aug 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Britt Stewart is “over the moon” for her new role on “Dancing with the Stars.” The 30-year-old has made history on the long-running ABC’s dancing competition show by becoming its first black female pro-dancer after she got promoted from troupe member to professional dancer for season 29.
      On Tuesday, August 18, the dancer took to Instagram to express her excitement. “It’s actually happening!!! I am over the moon to be a first time PRO on Season 29 of @dancingabc,” she began her post. “My heart is filled with gratitude to have been given this opportunity.”
      “I can hardly contain my excitement to step into this new position,” she continued. “Congratulations to the rest of my beautiful #DWTS family. I love you and can’t wait to be back in the ballroom with you all.”

      When speaking to ET about her appointment as pro-dancer, Stewart gushed, “I’m just so grateful, so excited and over the moon, honestly. Ever since I found out, I just don’t really know what to do with myself. So much excitement, so much emotion.” She added that she had learned about it around a week prior.
      On how she initially reacted to the news, the “High School Musical” dancer spilled, “When it set in, emotion really took over.” She went on admitting, “I started crying and then immediately when I got off the Zoom call [with producers] I called my mom and I was just like, ‘Ahh!’ and just all the tears were flowing.”
      During the interview, Stewart also shared her thought on the significance of her making into the pro lineup. “To be the first Black female pro is such an honor, and I definitely don’t take it lightly. Having this opportunity and position is just so beautiful. I’m so happy to take it on and also be a part of a show that celebrates diversity,” she pointed out.
      “When I was there for five seasons on troupe and two tours I always felt celebrated – for not just my race, but for all of me,” the dancer, who had been a full-time member of the show’s troupe since 2016, added. “Also, being part of ‘Dancing with the Stars’, which has that sort of love and openness for equality, is an honor as well.”
      The list of pros competing for the next mirrorball trophy was announced on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, August 18. Alan Bersten, Emma Slater, Sasha Farber, Brandon Armstrong, Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Pasha Pashkov, Peta Murgatroyd, Gleb Savchenko and Cheryl Burke are among the returning pros, while Lindsay Arnold and Witney Carson will be absent due to their pregnancies.

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      Derek Hough Shares His Reaction to Tom Bergeron's 'DWTS' Exit, Praises New Host Tyra Banks

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      The ‘World of Dance’ judge, who used to be a professional dancer on the ABC show, shares that he’s ‘optimistic for that switch-up,’ but he is ‘definitely shocked about Tom Bergeron.’
      Jul 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Tom Bergeron’s exit from “Dancing with the Stars” is shocking not only to fans, but also Derek Hough. The 35-year-old, who used to be a professional dancer on the ABC show, revealed his initial reaction to Tom and co-host Erin Andrews being let go from the series.
      “My initial reaction, I guess I was pretty shocked,” Derek told Bevy Smith on the Tuesday, July 28 episode of SiriusXM’s Bevelations. “Tom Bergeron is such a staple on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and he’s a good friend of mine. He’s just a good man.”
      He kept gushing over Tom, who was the OG host of “Dancing with the Stars”, saying, “He’s been there since the beginning. He’s just a great guy.”
      However, Derek noted that nothing is ever certain in the entertainment industry. “You also understand that in the entertainment industry nothing is certain,” the “World of Dance” judge shared. “There’s always those efforts to reinvigorate and switch things up, so you look at that and it’s also understandable.”
      As for Tyra Banks, who is tapped to take over the hosting duty, Derek has nothing but praises. “You know, Tyra Banks, I’ve come in contact with her several times and I think she’s fantastic,” the Utah native said. “I thought she was a fantastic host on ‘America’s Got Talent’. I thought she did an amazing job.”
      Derek said that he was “optimistic for that switch-up,” but he was “definitely shocked about Tom Bergeron.” Concluding his interview, Derek said, “I’m always sort of a cheerleader for shows to succeed. For me, especially for shows that I’ve been a part of, that I love and hold dear to my heart, I want ‘Dancing with the Stars’ to succeed and do well.”

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      Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews Appear to React to Tyra Banks Being Announced as New 'DWTS' Host

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      This arrives after the former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ host was revealed to replace Tom and Erin as the hosts of the ABC dancing competition in addition to serving as executive producer.
      Jul 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – ABC didn’t waste a long time to reveal that Tyra Banks will be taking over the hosting duties on “Dancing With the Stars” from OG host Tom Bergeron and co-host Erin Andrews. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, July 15, Tom and Erin seemingly shared their reaction to the matter.
      “I guess I won’t be getting back my monogrammed towels,” so Tom wrote not long after Tyra was named as the new host of the show in addition to serving as executive producer. Erin apparently caught wind of the tweet and jokingly responded, “You got towels @TomBergeron??” alongside a winking and a laughing emojis.
      Playing along with Erin, Tom replied, “I’m sorry this is how you had to find out.”

      Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews seemingly reacted to being replaced by Tyra Banks on ‘DWTS’.
      In the replies, meanwhile, fans expressed their disappointment over them being replaced on the ballroom competition series. “Are you kidding me???? They fired two white hosts and replaced them with a black host and nobody is calling them out for discrimination? I’m all for diversity, but this was wrong. I hope you and @ErinAndrews sue them! @ABCNetwork ABC and @DancingABC are banned in my home!” a passionate fan wrote to Tom.
      Some others assumed that Tyra would be hosting “Dancing with the Stars” for too long. “You’ll be back. Tyra will quit DWTS like she quits everything else. No shade, just the truth,” one user believed. Echoing the sentiment, another person added, “Tyra did 1 season on AGT. Apparently she’s the get around girl. The ratings will fall. Im not watching.”
      Tyra was named as the new host just one day after ABC confirmed Tom and Erin’s exits. “I’ve been a fan of ‘DWTS’ since its beginning. The fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past their comfort zones, the sizzling dance performances,” Tyra said in a statement on Tuesday, July 14. “It’s always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 notches on the catwalk. Tom has set a powerful stage, and I’m excited to continue the legacy and put on my executive producer and hosting hats.”
      It was reported that the former “America’s Got Talent” host, who also used to host “America’s Next Top Model”, was in talks with the Alphabet network long before it cut ties with Tom and Erin. As for the upcoming season of “DWTS”, there is still no detail about how “DWTS” will proceed amid coronavirus pandemic. However, one of the certain things about the new season is that “The Bachelor” alum Kaitlyn Bristowe will appear on the show.

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      Tyra Banks Joins 'DWTS' as New Host and Executive Producer

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      This arrives just a day after ABC confirmed that longtime OG host Tom Bergeron and his co-host Erin Andrews wouldn’t be returning for the new season of the show.
      Jul 15, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom is welcoming a new face! Just a day after ABC confirmed longtime OG host Tom Bergeron and his co-host Erin Andrews’ exits, the dancing competition show has found a new host. Tyra Banks has been tapped to be the new host for the new season of the show.
      According to TMZ, the model and former “America’s Got Talent” host will serve as the show’s executive producer in addition to taking on the hosting duty. It is said that Tyra, who used to host “America’s Next Top Model”, was in talks with the Alphabet network long before it cut ties with Tom and Erin.
      “I’ve been a fan of ‘DWTS’ since its beginning. The fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past their comfort zones, the sizzling dance performances,” Tyra said in a statement on Tuesday, July 14. “It’s always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 notches on the catwalk. Tom has set a powerful stage, and I’m excited to continue the legacy and put on my executive producer and hosting hats.”
      This arrives after Tom announced his departure from the show after 15 years on his Twitter account. “Just informed @DancingABC will be continuing without me,” he wrote to his followers without elaborating the shocking decision on Monday. “It’s been an incredible 15 year run and the most unexpected gift of my career. I’m grateful for that and for the lifelong friendships made. That said, now what am I supposed to do with all of these glitter masks?”
      Confirming Tom’s departure from the show, ABC said in a statement, “Tom Bergeron will forever be part of the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ family. As we embark on a new creative direction, he departs the show with our sincerest thanks and gratitude for his trademark wit and charm that helped make this show a success.”
      The statement continued, “Erin will also not be returning, and we appreciate all that she brought to the ballroom. Fans have been rooting for her since she originally competed as a contestant back in 2010, and her signature sense of humor has become a hallmark of the show.”
      There is still no detail about how “DWTS” will proceed amid coronavirus pandemic. However, one of the certain things about the new season is that “The Bachelor” alum Kaitlyn Bristowe will appear on the show.

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      Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews Let Go From 'DWTS'

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      Tom, who has been with the show for 15 years, announces his exit on his Twitter account before ABC issues a statement of its own, confirming Tom and Erin’s departure from the show.
      Jul 14, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Longtime “Dancing With the Stars” hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews are axed from the ABC dancing show. Tom, who has been with the show for 15 years, announced his exit on his Twitter account on Monday, July 13.
      “Just informed @DancingABC will be continuing without me,” he wrote to his followers without elaborating the shocking decision. “It’s been an incredible 15 year run and the most unexpected gift of my career. I’m grateful for that and for the lifelong friendships made. That said, now what am I supposed to do with all of these glitter masks?”

      Tom Bergeron announced his exit from ‘DWTS’ on Twitter.
      Later, ABC issued a statement of its own, confirming Tom’s departure from the show. “Tom Bergeron will forever be part of the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ family. As we embark on a new creative direction, he departs the show with our sincerest thanks and gratitude for his trademark wit and charm that helped make this show a success,” read the statement.
      The “America’s Funniest Home Videos” host is not the only one who is let go from the long-running competition show as the network also revealed that Erin Drews would not be returning for the new season of “Dancing with the Stars”. The statement said, “Erin will also not be returning, and we appreciate all that she brought to the ballroom. Fans have been rooting for her since she originally competed as a contestant back in 2010, and her signature sense of humor has become a hallmark of the show.”
      Tom joined the show since its premiere in 2005. He has hosted the series with a variety of cohosts including Lisa Canning, Samantha Harris and Brooke Burke-Charvet. Meanwhile, sports journalist and ESPN sportscaster Erin joined as co-host in 2014.
      There is still no detail about how “DWTS” will proceed amid coronavirus pandemic. However, one of the certain things about the new season is that “The Bachelor” alum Kaitlyn Bristowe will appear on the show.

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