'Dancing With the Stars' Season 20 Cast List: Celebrity Cast Announced, Derek Hough Back for New Season
After weeks of speculation, "Dancing With the Stars" has finally revealed its celebrity cast on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Television icon Suzanne Somers, music legend Patti LaBelle, football star Michael Sam, and Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin are among the celebrities getting ready to duke it out on the dance floor when "Dancing with the Stars" premieres its 20th season and 10th anniversary next month.
"Shark Tank" mogul Robert Herjavec, "Hunger Games" actress Willow Shields, actress and celebrity offspring Rumer Willis, "Party Rock Anthem" singer Redfoo, and R5 singer-songwriter Riker Lynch will also be vying for the Mirror Ball Trophy this season. At 14, Shields is the youngest contestant the show has ever had. Lynch is related to DWTS judge Julianne Hough and dance pro Derek Hough.
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New faces will also be seen in the show's upcoming episodes. U.S. Army veteran Noah Galloway, an Iraq veteran who lost his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee will also be joining the show.
Charlotte McKinney, the model who shot to fame in a Super Bowl ad for Carl's Jr., will also be giving it a whirl on the dance floor.
In a shocking surprise, it was announced that Derek Hough will be back to compete this season. The five-time Mirror Ball Trophy winner previously announced his departure from the show for the season due to a commitment to perform in the Radio City Spring Spectacular.
"This all happened literally two days ago," said Hough live on "GMA." "I had a little heartbreak not being able to be a part of the 10th anniversary, the 20th season. It's such a milestone for Dancing with the Stars. It's my family, so I wanted to be part of it. I'm so glad we made it happen. Let's make it the best season ever."
Another celebrity competitor will be named before the premiere and will be dancing with pro Whitney Carson, who won season 19 with "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" actor Alfonso Ribeiro.
Here are the season 20 celebrities and their pro partners:
Noah Galloway with Sharna Burgess
Roberty Herjavec with Kym Johnson
Patti LaBelle with Artem Chigvintsev
Nastia Liukin with Derek Hough
Riker Lynch with Allison Holker
Charlotte McKinney with Keo Motsepe
Redfoo with Emma Slater
Michael Sam with Peta Murgatroyd
Willow Shields with Mark Ballas
Suzanne Somers with Tony Dovolani
Rumer Willis with Valentin Chmerkovskiy
"Dancing With the Stars" premieres on Monday, March 16 at 8/7c on ABC.
