'Dancing with the Stars' Season 24 Cast Includes Simone Biles, Charo, Heather Morris

By Denise See, Christian Post Contributor Friday, March 03, 2017

ABC has officially unveiled the cast of the next cycle of "Dancing with the Stars." As part of its 24th season, notable names from the sports, music and acting worlds will be taking to the dance floor to show off their skills.

According to ABC's website, the 12 contestants will all make their "Dancing with the Stars" debut, along with their professional partners, in the season premiere set for later this month.

Famous bull rider Bonner Bolton will be partnering up with Sharna Burgess, while music icon Charo will be dancing with Keo Motsepe. Comedian Chris Kattan, who is widely known for his time on "Saturday Night Live," will be waltzing to the dance floor with professional partner Witney Carson.

Two-time World Series Champion David Ross, who has played for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, will be dancing with Lindsay Arnold. "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne will be partnering up with Gleb Savchenko. On the other hand, Heather Morris, who is best known for her character Brittany on the musical television series "Glee," will be taking the dance floor with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Actor Mr. T, whose real name is Laurence Tureaud, will be dancing with Kym Herjavec. Sports icon and Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan will be partnering with Artem Chigvintsev, while "The Bachelor" star Nick Viall will dance with Peta Murgatroyd.

"Fifth Harmony" member Normani Kordei, on the other hand, will be dancing with professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy. NFL star Rashad Jennings takes his skills to the dance floor with partner Emma Slater. Finally, 19-year-old Olympic gold medalist and gymnast Simone Biles will be partnering up with Sasha Farber.

Biles, who was previously offered a part in "Dancing with the Stars," had no trouble with her decision this time around since the Olympics have come and gone. "Getting the call, I don't think you hesitate. I didn't," Biles told E! News.

Viewers are definitely excited to see how these stars strut their stuff on the dance floor. "Dancing with the Stars" season 24 will premiere on Monday, March 20, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.