What better way to kick off the start of September than the release of the 2024 Dancing With the Stars cast? The beloved television program invites a vast range of celebrities, including musical artists, actors, athletes, and content creators, to pair them with a professional dancer, who will choreograph and teach a new dance every week. These are performed live on Tuesdays and aired through Disney Plus. The winner of the season will receive the honor of taking home the prized mirrorball trophy. Dancing With the Stars has accumulated an especially diverse cast this year that has gained an overwhelming amount of support from its audience. Viewers have not hesitated to express their enthusiasm for the upcoming premiere performances. Which celebrity do you think will be holding that mirrorball after the finale? Will it be the nerdy Olympian, the Bachelor, or the con artist?

One of the highest anticipated stars of this season is Stephen Nedoroscik, a two-time Olympic bronze medalist and “the people’s princess”. Nedoroscik stole our hearts with his iconic pommel horse performance during this year’s Olympics, where he won the bronze medal during the final round. Although he was hesitant to participate in the program and claimed that dancing was one of his biggest insecurities, fans were elated to hear that he decided to take up the challenge. Stephen Nedoroscik is paired with Rylee Arnold, who recently made her debut as a pro last year and will be competing in her second season this fall (Cosmopolitan).

Eric Roberts was announced as an official cast member on September 4, 2024. He is an Oscar-nominated actor who has starred in movies such as Runaway Train, Star 80, King of the Gypsies, and The Pope of Greenwich Village. Roberts is not the only celebrity in his family, being the brother of Julia Roberts and father to Emma Roberts. He is paired with Britt Stewart this season, a fairly new professional (Cosmopolitan).

Joey Graziadei – the Season 28 Bachelor – briefly mentioned his interest in participating on the show during an interview on Entertainment Tonight. Graziadei gave us a preview of his skills during his time on The Bachelor, participating in a flamenco dancing date (Philly Voice). He is paired with professional dancer, Jenna Johnson. Some have commented that the resemblance between the two partners is uncanny (Cosmopolitan).

Dancing With the Stars fans have welcomed Ilona Maher with open arms ever since she was announced as a cast member for Season 33. Maher gained a majority of her popularity through her social media accounts, specifically TikTok, where she showcases her enthusiastic personality and sense of humor. She is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Rugby Sevens Team and won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Maher was previously rumored to be a cast member after she followed the program’s official Instagram account. She will be partnered up with Alan Bersten, who will be competing in his eighth season this year (Cosmopolitan).

You may recognize Phaedra Parks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Married to Medicine. Viewers were not anticipating her participation but have expressed their eagerness to watch her upcoming performances nonetheless. Parks is paired with Val Chmerkovskiy, who was last year’s winner (Cosmopolitan).

Danny Amendola is a former NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots who won two Super Bowls. Following his retirement, Amendola coached the Las Vegas Raiders and competed on reality shows. He will be pictured on the dance floor with professional dancer Witney Carson. This is Carson’s first season back on the show after her brief hiatus; fans are thrilled to have her back (Cosmopolitan).

Chandler Kinney is best known for her roles in Disney Channel’s Zombies and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. Viewers have high hopes for Kinney due to her past experience in musical theater. In the past, Kinney attended dance classes to prepare for her local theater production’s performances. She is partnered with Brandon Armstrong, who has starred as a professional since Season 27 (Cosmopolitan).

Anna Delvey was subject to fame in 2018 after she was allegedly accused of scamming a business and assuming the persona of a wealthy heiress. Delvey became the subject of a Netflix show called Inventing Anna, which depicted her conviction on eight counts including theft of services and grand larceny. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison and released in 2021. Fans were slightly skeptical at this casting decision but have attempted to maintain an open mindset towards the contestant. Anna Delvey is paired with a new pro this season, Ezra Sosa (Cosmopolitan). 

Brooks Nader is a swimsuit model who was recently featured in a Baywatch-inspired photoshoot alongside Megan Fox, Kim Petras, and Martha Stewart. Nader is partnered with Gleb Savchenko; he will be competing in his 17th season this year! Fans suspect that this pairing will be the “showmance” of the season. The chemistry between these two is truly undeniable (Cosmopolitan).

Reginald VelJohnson is an actor who played Carl Winslow on the TV show Family Matters. VelJohnson has already displayed his great sense of humor through his partner’s media accounts. Emma Slater, a professional since Season 17, is periodically posting silly TikToks with her fellow star, which has sparked immense support and love for Reginald VelJohson (Cosmopolitan).

Tori Spelling is best known for playing Donna Martin on Beverly Hills in all 10 seasons. You may also recognize her as the daughter of film producer Aaron Spelling. She is paired with Pasha Pashkov this season, who will be competing in his 5th season this year alongside his wife, Daniella Karagach (Cosmopolitan).

NBA player, Dwight Howard, has played with the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard stands at a whopping 6 feet and 10 inches! He is paired with Daniella Karagach – the runner-up of last year’s season. Daniella has previously danced with 6′ 5″ NBA player Iman Shumpert and won her first mirrorball. Will Karagach continue her streak of wins with her giant partners (Cosmopolitan)?

Jenn Tran was a last minute addition to the Season 33 Dancing With the Stars cast. She was the lead of The Bachelorette Season 21. Tran’s season ended unexpectedly after her significant other, Devin Strader, called off their engagement in a 15-minute phone call (The Hollywood Reporter). Heartbroken and torn, she decided to embark on a new challenge to take her mind off of this tragedy. Fans are thrilled to see Tran stepping out of her comfort zone and exploring new hobbies. Jenn Tran is partnered with Sasha Farber, who joined the franchise in Season 17 (Cosmopolitan).