Dancing with the Stars is getting ready to kick off its 30th season!
The first two confirmed contestants are JoJo Siwa and Suni Lee, ABC announced Thursday during the show’s Television Critics Association panel.
Gymnast Suni Lee recently took home a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics for Team USA.
Siwa, is the singer and social media star who rose to fame on Dance Moms and she will be the first to have a same-sex partner. She said in a video announcement, “To be dancing with a girl, I think it’s so cool,. I can’t wait to meet my partner!”
Suni’s got moves, but can she stick the landing on #DWTS? 🏅🌟 @sunisalee_ pic.twitter.com/i4Lc3c6NP2
— Dancing with the Stars #DWTS (@DancingABC) August 26, 2021
Bring on the sequins and the sparkles. ✨ We’re SIWA excited for this! 🎀 #DWTS @itsjojosiwa pic.twitter.com/mzwezAm0An
— Dancing with the Stars #DWTS (@DancingABC) August 26, 2021