Dancing With the Stars season 33: List of cast members explored

Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, September 17, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available on Hulu the next day. Celebrities will compete for the Mirrorball Trophy, showcasing their ballroom dancing skills with professional partners. The show continues to entertain fans with its mix of competition and diverse celebrity cast.

Actors, reality TV personalities, professional athletes, and even past scammers are among the celebrities who have taken part. Their professional dance partners have also been unveiled, ensuring fierce competition. The cast members competing in Dancing with the Stars season 33 are listed alphabetically below.

Meet the cast of Dancing With the Stars season 33

Anna Delvey

Anna Delvey, also known as Anna Sorokin, is one of the newcomers this season. She became known as a "fake heiress," scamming high-profile New Yorkers, as featured in Netflix's Inventing Anna. Delvey served time after being convicted of grand larceny in 2019. She was released on good behavior. For season 33, she will collaborate with professional dancer Ezra Sosa.

Brooks Nader

Brooks Nader, a well-known model, will compete with professional dancer Gleb Savchencko. Nader rose to prominence after winning the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Swim Search in 2019 and has since appeared in several issues of the magazine. In 2023, she took part in a Baywatch-inspired photo session for the magazine's cover.

Chandler Kinney

Chandler Kinney, best known for her roles in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Disney's Zombies franchise, will make her debut in Dancing with the Stars alongside pro partner Brandon Armstrong. Kinney has had a background in dance since she was in infancy, which may offer her an advantage in this challenge. She did, however, admit feeling "nervous" and "excited" about joining the show.

Danny Amendola

Danny Amendola, a former NFL wide receiver, will team up with professional dancer Witney Carson for Season 33. Amendola, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, will retire from the NFL in 2022 after 13 seasons. In preparation for the ballroom, he performed a touchdown dance on Good Morning America to give viewers a sense of his excitement.

Dwight Howard

In season 33, NBA legend Dwight Howard will team up with Daniella Karagach in the ballroom. Howard, a former NBA champion, has spent the past few years playing professional basketball in Taiwan. His shift to ballroom dancing, however, will necessitate a distinct skill set, as he stated,

"I've been dancing my whole life, but not ballroom dancing."

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts, an acclaimed actor, will dance alongside pro-Britt Stewart. Roberts is known for his roles in films such as Runaway Train and Star 80, and he has received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. He admitted that his choice to join Dancing with the Stars was "like a mile and a half" out of his comfort zone.

Ilona Maher

Ilona Maher, an Olympic rugby player, is paired with Alan Bersten for this season of DWTS. Maher, who helped the United States women's rugby team win a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, also appears on the Digital Cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has been a vocal supporter of body positivity and women's sports.

Jenn Tran

Jenn Tran, fresh off her season of The Bachelorette, is ready to swap roses for ballroom gowns. Tran, who co-stars with Sasha Farber on Dancing with the Stars, is the first Asian American to head the Bachelor franchise. Although her time on The Bachelorette ended in sadness, she sees it as motivation for her performance on the show, saying,

"Heartbreak is the best motivator for success."

Joey Graziadei

Joey Graziadei, a tennis teacher and runner-up on The Bachelorette, is collaborating with professional dancer Jenna Johnson. Graziadei went on to become the lead on The Bachelor and was engaged to Kelsey Anderson by the end of the season. He's now focused on competing in Dancing with the Stars, with the goal of reaching the final.

Phaedra Parks

Phaedra Parks, widely known for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is dancing alongside Val Chmerkovskiy. Parks was on RHOA for seven seasons and also acted in The Traitors. She announced her comeback to RHOA for the 16th season in July.

Reginald VelJohnson

Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow on Family Matters, is dancing with Emma Slater this season. VelJohnson has had a long career in television and film, most notably playing police officers in both Die Hard films. His fatherly roles have earned him a devoted following.

Stephen Nedoroscik

Stephen Nedoroscik, an Olympic gymnast who won a bronze medal, will compete against Rylee Arnold on Dancing with the Stars. Nedoroscik excels in pommel horse and has several U.S. gymnastics records. His athletic background, however, may not translate well to the ballroom, as he admitted,

"I've never danced, so I'm really nervous."

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling, famous for her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210, will be dancing with Pasha Pashkov. Spelling’s acting career spans decades, and she has also penned a New York Times bestselling memoir. She reflected on her experience, sharing that her former co-stars have encouraged her to embrace the competition.

Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars debuts on Tuesday, September 17, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.

Edited by Divya Singh