The cast for season 29 of Dancing With the Stars premieres Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The only official cast member who has been confirmed so far is former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe, who was asked to join the show by Chris Harrison after her episode of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons—Ever! aired.
ABC confirmed on Monday’s Good Morning America that dancing pro Artem Chigvintsev is returning. GMA also revealed that the celebrity cast will be announced on their show on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
OMG! @artemchigvintse (and new dad) is returning to the dance floor on @DancingABC!
See the full list of Pros here: https://t.co/aOIgnLMpX3#DWTS pic.twitter.com/RsMPO9kls8
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 24, 2020
Until then rumors are flying on which celebrities will be dancing for the Mirror Ball trophy. ET reports that sources have confirmed Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean will be one of the stars joining the show.
AJ teased some “big news” via Instagram on Monday, showing fans all the hard work he’s been putting into his diet and fitness regime over the last five months.
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Encourage you guys to do the same. All the love! #motivation #bigthingscoming
Sources tell E! News that Tiger King’s Carole Baskin, Chrishell Stause, and Anne Heche, are also in talks.