Dancing with the Stars 2024 line-up: Full list of celebrities

As I delve into the captivating lives of these extraordinary individuals, I find myself in awe of their diverse journeys and accomplishments!

In the world of dance competitions, as I eagerly anticipate another season of Strictly Come Dancing here in the UK, my excitement knows no bounds as I also witness the launch of its American counterpart, Dancing with the Stars.

For its 33rd year, Dancing with the Stars brings in a fresh group of famous faces to strut their stuff on the dance floor, each vying to claim the legendary Mirrorball trophy.

Once again, their performances will be evaluated by Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli. Throughout the show, they will be led by hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

Who are the famous individuals participating in this year’s Dancing with the Stars show? Continue reading to discover the lineup for the 2024 season’s cast.

Danny Amendola

Age: 38

Job: Former professional footballer

Partner: Witney Carson

Instagram: @dannyamendola

Danny Amendola, a previous professional NFL player, has won the Super Bowl twice as a member of the New England Patriots.

During his time with the New England team, Amendola earned the trust of Tom Brady as a reliable slot receiver and was highly admired by fans of the American football club.

2022 saw Amendola officially announce his decision to retire, making it clear that his final year was spent playing for the Houston Texans in 2021.

Anna Delvey

Age: 33

Job: Artist

Partner: Ezra Sosa

Instagram: @theannadelvey

Anna Delvey, originally known as Sorokin, gained infamy by pretending to be a wealthy heiress, deceiving banks, hotels, and prominent figures within New York’s elite social circle, out of substantial amounts of money.

In the popular Netflix show “Inventing Anna,” Delvey deceived several friends by promising to cover their travel expenses and hotel bills, only to neglect repayment. She claimed that her relatives would send money transfers for reimbursement, but this never happened.

In 2019, a court ruled that Delvey was guilty on eight counts related to grand theft, attempted grand theft, and service fraud. She received a prison sentence ranging from four to twelve years, was fined $24,000, and ordered to repay $199,000 as restitution.

She was released from prison in 2021.

Joey Graziadei

Age: 29

Job: TV personality

Partner: Jenna Johnson

Instagram: @joeygraziadei

Joey Graziadei gained popularity through his appearance on The Bachelor during season 28, capturing the affection of both viewers and his current partner, Kelsey Anderson.

After participating in the show, Graziadei now devotes his time to his loved ones, exploring different parts of the globe, and advocating for issues he feels strongly about.

Dwight Howard

Age: 38

Job: Basketball player

Partner: Daniella Karagach

Instagram: @dwighthoward

As a seasoned film critic, let me tell you, Dwight Howard is the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the world of NBA basketball. With an impressive collection of trophies and titles to boast about, he’s often hailed as one of the greatest defensive juggernauts ever to grace the hardwood court.

Apart from his professional basketball life, Howard is also a businessman, movie producer, and a worldwide advocate for the sport of basketball on an international scale.

Chandler Kinney

Age: 24

Job: Actor

Partner: Brandon Armstrong

Instagram: @chandlerlkinney

Chandler Kinner is primarily recognized as an actress, with notable roles such as Tabby Haworthe from Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Summer School. Additionally, she played the character Willa on Disney’s Zombies, appearing alongside Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly.

Her other projects include American Horror Story: Asylum, Girl Meets World and KC Undercover.

Ilona Maher

Age: 28

Job: Rugby player

Partner: Alan Bersten

Instagram: @ilonamaher

Ilona Maher is a prominent athlete who has competed as a rugby union player, representing the United States on the women’s national rugby union team. She also had the honor of participating in the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics for her country.

She is also incredibly popular on social media, with a following of 3.8 million on Instagram alone.

Brooks Nader

Age: 27

Job: Model

Partner: Gleb Savchenko

Instagram: @brooksnader

Brooks Nader, a renowned model, gained popularity following her victory in the 2019 Swim Search contest organized by Sports Illustrated.

Throughout her professional journey, Nader has graced the pages of this magazine several times, strutted the runway during Miami Swim Week events, and shared the spotlight with celebrities like Megan Fox, Kim Petras, and Martha Stewart in a feature for Sports Illustrated.

Stephen Nedoroscik

Age: 25

Job: Gymnast

Partner: Rylee Arnold

Instagram: @stephen_nedoroscik

Stephen Nedoroscik, an accomplished gymnast, became the inaugural and solitary American winner in the pommel horse event at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Lately, spectators watched as Nedoroscik donned the colors of the U.S. men’s national team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he clinched a bronze medal. This achievement made him the fourth American male gymnast since World War II to secure a victory on the apparatus.

Phaedra Parks

Age: 50

Job: TV personality

Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy

Instagram: @phaedraparks

Phaedra Parks is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and television personality who became well-known due to her appearance on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She initially joined the Bravo reality series in 2010, staying until 2017, but returned to the cast in 2024.

Apart from soap operas, Phaedra has dipped her toes into the world of reality television as well. She’s been featured on shows like ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’, ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’, ‘New Jersey’, and most recently, ‘The Traitors’.

Eric Roberts

Age: 68

Job: Actor

Partner: Britt Stewart

Instagram: @ericrobertsactor

Eric Roberts has amassed more than 700 roles throughout a half-century-long acting career. An interesting tidbit: He’s the sibling of Julia Roberts and the father of Emma Roberts.

Among the notable films he has been featured in are King of the Gypsies, The Dark Knight Rises, and Escape from a Lost Train.

Tori Spelling

Age: 51

Job: Actress

Partner: Pasha Pashkov

Instagram: @torispelling

Tori Spelling is primarily recognized for playing Donna Martin on Beverly Hills 90210. Besides this, she has acted in shows like Tori and Dean, Scary Movie, and Saved by the Bell as well.

Back in 2009, I was thrilled when my memoir, STORI Telling, was crowned as the top celebrity autobiography of the year. What a moment!

Jenn Tran

Age: 26

Job: TV personality

Partner: Sasha Farber

Instagram: @jenntran

Jennifer Tran gained popularity when she starred in season 28 of The Bachelor and subsequently on The Bachelorette, thereby becoming a well-known figure on television.

Jenn made history as the first Asian-American lead in the Bachelor franchise.

Reginald VelJohnson

Age: 72

Job: Actor

Partner: Emma Slater

Instagram: N/A

Regal VelJohnson, hailing from the United States, built his acting career by portraying police officers in numerous films and television series, such as Family Matters, Die Hard, and Die Hard 2.

His other projects include Turner & Hooch, Crocodile Dundee and Air Collision.

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