Following the breathtaking performances in the previous season, many fans are looking forward to what "Dancing with the Stars" season 23 has to offer this fall. However, ABC has been mum about the possible celebrity contestants who will vie for the most coveted mirrorball trophy.
Prior to "Dancing with the Stars" season 23, the previous season hailed Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd as the winners in ABC's hit dance competition reality show. But in the upcoming season, fans may see some interesting personalities on the dance floor, not to mention the possible participation of two-time mirrorball champ Julianne Hough and the potential comeback of 72-year-old Len Goodman, Parent Herald previously noted.
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 23 Rumored Cast And Air Date
As of late, ABC has yet to officially announce the cast for "Dancing with the Stars" season 23. But rumors have it that former "Bachelor" New Zealand Jordan Mauger and ESPN's "The Coach" cohost and former WWE talent Jonathan Coachman are both open to the idea of strutting some killer moves on the "DWTS" dance floor.
According to Stuff, Mauger admitted that he's not exactly good at dancing but he's willing to join "Dancing with the Stars" season 23. Coachman, on the other hand, also wanted a "DWTS" spot as it's one of his favorite shows, Miami Herald revealed.
Mauger and Coachman are the latest rumored personalities who will be joining "Dancing with the Stars" season 23 after Earn the Necklace hinted the possible participation of Pitbull and Shakira. As for the show's air date, ABC's hit dance reality competition is set to premiere on Sept. 12, Monday at 8 p.m. on ALC, The Epoch Times learned.
Dominic Bowden Making A 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 23 Comeback?
Television personality Dominic Bowden has hosted "X Factor" and "Dancing with the Stars." He is currently doing E! network's "The Hype" but according to Spy, he may be making a "DWTS" comeback this season.
Aside from Bowden, former "DWTS" judges Len Goodman and Julianne Hough might also be making a comeback in "Dancing with the Stars" season 23. But Hough told Access Hollywood that fans may not be seeing her on the dance floor in the upcoming season.
Keeping The 'Dancing With The Stars' Format Fresh
Meanwhile, TV Formats recently revealed that creative exchange is what making the "Dancing with Stars" format fresh. In fact, "DWTS" has become a global pop culture phenomenon with over 3,500 episodes and 299 seasons to date and has reached six continents.
"This Creative Exchange is a brilliant opportunity to bring teams from around the world together in one place to share fresh and innovative ideas about the show," BBC Worldwide head of international production Norman Lockhart said. "We've developed a community of creatives who come together and showcase best practice in television production to ensure we're at the forefront of the format's development and success."
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