American hero Alek Skarlatos, who helped disarm a terrorist suspect on a train recently, is among the celebrity contestants for the next installment of 'DWTS'.
- September 2, 2015
AceShowbiz -
The full lineup for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" is finally revealed on "Good Morning America" ahead of the September 14 premiere on ABC. 13 public figures are partnered with "DWTS" pro dancers to compete for the Mirror Ball in the season 21.
Grammy nominee Tamar Braxton is paired up with Valentin Chmerkovskiy who won last season with Rumer Willis. "We need a team name," so he captioned an Instagram picture of him and his new partner. Rumer also showed up on "GMA" to give some advice to the contestants.
Other celebrity contestants include music icon Chaka Khan, Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kim Zolciak, celebrity chef Paula Deen, pop singer Andy Grammer, Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza, Oscar nominee Gary Busey, and Vine star Hayes Grier.
Also joining the lineup is Alek Skarlatos, a real-life hero who helped subdue an armed terrorist suspect on a French train. "Spy Kids" actress Alexa Vega & her Big Time Rush husband Carlos Pena Jr. round up the pack along with Bindi Irwin, the daughter of late "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin.
- Tamar Braxton & Valentin Chmerkovskiy
- Chaka Khan & Keo Motsepe
- Nick Carter & Sharna Burgess
- Kim Zolciak & Tony Dovolani
- Paula Deen & Louis Van Amstel
- Alexa Vega & Mark Ballas
- Carlos Pena Jr. & Witney Carson
- Andy Grammer & Allison Holker
- Bindi Irwin & Derek Hough
- Victor Espinoza & Karina Smirnoff
- Alek Skarlatos & Lindsay Arnold
- Gary Busey & Anna Trebunskaya
- Hayes Grier & Emma Slater
