Simone Biles Eyed for 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 23

The gymnast who won five medals at the Rio Olympics is reportedly the producers' top choice to join the 'DWTS' next season.

August 19, 2016

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Simone Biles may be heading to "Dancing with the Stars" next. The 19-year-old gymnast is reportedly the producers' top pick among this year's standout Olympians to compete for the Mirror Ball trophy during the upcoming season of "DWTS" on ABC.

"They would love to cast some Olympians if possible," a source told Us Weekly, adding that producers were waiting until after the games unfolded to see which athletes stood out. Biles won four gold medals and one bronze during the Olympic Games in Rio.

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The athlete did say she would love to do "DWTS". "I think Dancing with the Stars would be so cool!" she said. "I can't dance, but that's what it's for. I don't know - we'll be so busy, we have tour, and if that happens, and I can do it, that would be amazing."

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