“Dancing With the Stars” returns Sept. 14, and “Good Morning America” just announced the 15 celebrities who will be competing for the Mirrorball trophy — including “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin and Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean.
And while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will be returning as judges, you can expect a new host.
Supermodel Tyra Banks will take over for the previous hosts, Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, who were let go in July because the show wanted to “embark in a new creative direction,” the Deseret News previously reported.
According to GMA, Banks is the first Black female host as well as the first solo host in franchise history.
“Dancing With the Stars” is also taking COVID-19 safety precautions. The show is requiring all pros — including the ones who are married — to quarantine separately from each other. This is being done to “prevent the elimination of two pros and their celebrity partners should one test positive for COVID-19,” GMA reported.
As usual, the cast has a mix of entertainers, actors, athletes and public figures. Below is the full cast for the show’s 29th season, according to GMA.
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Kaitlyn Bristowe competed on season 19 of “The Bachelor,” trying to win the heart of Chris Soules. She later starred on season 11 of “The Bachelorette.” Bristowe recently released her first single, “If I’m Being Honest,” and is currently the host of her own podcast.
Carole Baskin
Carole Baskin was one of the stars of Netflix’s summer hit “Tiger King.” She has since been embroiled in controversy surrounding the disappearance of her late husband, Don Lewis. She is a big-cat rights activist and the CEO of Big Cat Rescue.
Jesse Metcalfe
Actor Jesse Metcalfe starred as John Rowland on “Desperate Housewives” and played the title role in the 2006 film “John Tucker Must Die.” Some might also recognize him from his recent stint on the Hallmark Channel.
Nelly
The famous rapper will be joining the cast this year. Nelly is a three-time Grammy-winning artist best known for songs like “Dilemma,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Hot In Herre” and “Just a Dream.”
Chrishell Stause
Chrishell Stause made her TV debut starting in the soap operas “All My Children” and “Days of Our Lives.” Recently, she has starred on Netflix’s reality real estate show “Selling Sunset.”
Johnny Weir
Johnny Weir is a retired two-time Olympic figure skater with three U.S. Championship gold medals to his name. Since retiring, Weir has worked as a commentator for the Olympics and general figure skating events.
Anne Heche
Anne Heche has starred in a number of TV shows and films, including the 1998 remake of “Psycho,” “Volcano,” soap opera “Another World” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Recently, she has appeared on shows such as “Chicago P.D.” and “Quantico.”
Jeannie Mai
Jeannie Mai is the Emmy-winning host of the daytime talk show “The Real,” and has been with the show since its start in 2013. She is also a fashion expert and has worked on the show “How Do I Look?”
AJ McLean
AJ McLean is the second Backstreet Boy to compete on “DWTS” — Nick Carter competed on season 21. In addition to the Backstreet Boys, McLean also launched a solo career. His first solo album, “Have It All,” turned 10 this year.
Charles Oakley
Charles Oakley was an NBA star from 1985-2004, playing alongside Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls. During his 18-year career, he also played with the New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards.
Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson is a Disney Channel star known for her role as Zuri Ross on the shows “Jessie” and “Bunk’d.” She was named on Time’s list of Most Influential Teens in 2016, and has recently released her first book, “Reach for the Skai.”
Nev Schulman
Nev Schulman is the host of MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show,” based on his documentary “Catfish” that chronicled his experiences of being catfished. He has also published a book, “In Real Life: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age.”
Justina Machado
Actress Justina Machado has starred in several TV shows, including “Six Feet Under” and, most recently, “One Day at a Time.”
Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis is a former NFL tight end who helped the Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50. He also played with the San Francisco 49ers, the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Football Team (formerly the Redskins). He retired from the NFL in 2020.
Monica Aldama
Monica Aldama is the head coach from the famed Netflix docuseries, “Cheer.” Her team, the Bulldogs Cheer Team from Navarro College, has won 14 national championships.