Pop star JoJo Siwa will compete as part of the first same-sex pairing on “Dancing With the Stars” for the show’s upcoming 30th season.

Like all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to Dancing With the Stars.The reality TV star who became a pop culture sensation with Netflixs docuseries Tiger King is joining the new crop of celebrity dancers that includes TV and film actress Anne Heche, former NBA star Charles Oakley and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean. On the Netflix series Tiger King, Baskin, who owns a big cat refuge, sought to shut down Joseph Maldonado-Passages for-profit breeding of big cats. In June, a federal judge awarded Baskin ownership of the private Oklahoma zoo run by Maldonado-Passage. Others slated to appear on the dancing show are cheer team coach Monica Aldama, Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe, NFL star Vernon Davis, actress Skai Jackson, actress Justina Machado, TV host Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, TV host Nev Schulman, real estate agent Chrishell Stause and Olympian Johnny Weir. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks will host the new season after longtime co-host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews announced their exits from the series in July.

NEW YORK The dance has ended for Dancing With the Stars hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. Bergeron has hosted Dancing With the Stars since its premiere in 2005. We can agree to disagree, as we do now, but ultimately its their call, Bergeron wrote. The network on Monday also said farewell to Andrews, who originally competed as a contestant back in 2010 and returned as co-host in 2014. "Her signature sense of humor has become a hallmark of the show, the statement read.

During week five of the dance competition show, Carrie Ann had an epic solo moment after Kate Flannery and her pro partner, Pasha Pashkov, performed a Mary Poppins-themed jazz for Disney Night. "Carrie Ann Inaba falling out of her chair, first time in Dancing With the Stars history!" And Carrie Ann, being the pro that she is, was able to laugh it off both on the show and later on social media. Hear more highlights from DWTS' Disney Night in the video below! RELATED CONTENT:'DWTS': Disney Week Shocks Viewers With Surprise Happy EndingJames Van Der Beeks Dawsons Creek Parents Visit DWTS, Take Their 1st Group Pic in 18 Years

Ray Lewis is opening up about his shocking withdrawal from Dancing With the Stars. At the top of the show, host Tom Bergeron announced that "an old injury flared up" for Lewis, which is why he wasn't dancing in the opening number. Former mirrorball champion (and fellow former NFL pro) Rashad Jennings stepped in last minute to dance a Cha Cha to the Beatles' "Twist and Shout" with Burke. The revelation came after Lewis and Burke both shared cryptic posts to their Instagram accounts just days apart. Four days prior, Burke revealed that she and Lewis were "working harder than ever" to get their Cha Cha "in good shape" for Monday's show.

Dancing With the Stars is officially back, but is running a bit differently this season! The beloved ABC series returned for its 28th season last week, debuting a new and improved set complete with a redesigned mirrorball trophy. Now, from the new voting tweaks to how eliminations will work, ET's breaking down everything you need to know about the new ballroom rules. We get to show people why we're on Dancing With the Stars, and I'm excited to do that." Let us know on Twitter (@desireemurphy_ and @etnow) and share your thoughts in our Beyond the Ballroom Facebook group.

Dancing With the Stars is about to send home its first celeb! The dancing competition show returned for week two on Monday, after introducing fans to their new cast of strutting stars last week. Host Tom Bergeron hinted to ET last month that the DWTS judges will have a "little extra oomph" this season. Sailor Brinkley-Cook stepped in for mom Christie Brinkley and held her own despite just a few days of practice. James Van Der Beek and Bachelorette Hannah Brown were early standout stars, while Sean Spicer and Lamar Odom struggled with their week one dances.

Dance pros Artem Chigvintsev and Sharna Burgess were recently cut from their roles on Dancing With the Stars, but that hasnt slowed the performers down one bit! Turns out, Sharna and Artem are teaming up to work on another hit dancing show, So You Think You Can Dance. Sharna announced the news on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday after a sweet lunch with DWTS host Tom Bergeron. Prior to sharing their SYTYCD news, Sharna posted a sweet photo of herself with DWTS host Tom Bergeron. Subsequently (and rather obviously), a decision was made to, as we often say in Hollywood, go a different direction.For more DWTS news, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Artem Chigvintsev Says Sharna Burgess Was 'Even More Shocked' Than Him Over 'DWTS' CutArtem Chigvintsev Says Being Cut From 'Dancing With the Stars' Is Like 'Going Through a Breakup''DWTS' Fans React to New Season Without Sharna Burgess and Artem Chigvintsev

During the dance competition shows panel at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, on Friday, executive producer Andrew Llinares revealed a change in the voting process. which prompted Bergeron to ask Llinares how the live voting element will affect viewers on Pacific time. Earlier in the panel, while discussing the unique tie-in DWTS has with Disney, Llinares also revealed the date of this season's Disney night. "You want the whole show to be magic, especially for Disney night. "Weve got a great and diverse cast," Llinares told ET in a statement at the time.

Karamo Brown has shut down his Twitter account after responding to critics who feel that he shouldn't be appearing on Dancing With the Stars alongside former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. I'm very saddened by what my cast mate @Karamo is having to deal with today." Berk also lambasted ABC for the position they put Brown and his DWTS competitors in by including Spicer. And Bobby Berk has deleted all but one of the tweets he posted in a thread defending his Queer Eye costar Karamo Brown. RELATED CONTENT:Sean Spicer Reacts to Donald Trump's 'DWTS' Support, Says Cast and Crew Have Been 'Gracious' (Exclusive)Karamo Brown Responds to Fan Who Is 'Disappointed' He Joined 'DWTS' Cast With Sean SpicerTom Bergeron Slams Decision to Have Sean Spicer on 'DWTS'

It's been an eventful 24 hours for Sean Spicer. One person, however, who proudly supported Spicer was Donald Trump, who tweeted, "Just heard that Sean Spicer will be on Dancing with the Stars. Just heard that Sean Spicer will be on Dancing with the Stars. He will do great. Spicer also noted that the cast and crew that he's interacted with "have been overwhelmingly gracious." RELATED CONTENT:Karamo Brown Responds to Fan Who Is 'Disappointed' He Joined 'DWTS' Cast With Sean SpicerTom Bergeron Slams Decision to Have Sean Spicer on 'DWTS''Dancing With the Stars' Season 28 Cast Revealed -- See Who's Competing!

CNN image(CNN) - Tom Bergeron isn't the only person who's unhappy about the casting of Sean Spicer on "Dancing With the Stars." Some staffers at ABC News are "up in arms," as one source put it, over the decision by ABC's entertainment division. The network is casting the former White House press secretary, best known for his obfuscation on behalf of President Trump, for what's supposed to be a delightful dance-off. But for "GMA" to lean into it -- by setting up a faux White House podium for his intro on Wednesday -- is problematic. Responding to Bergeron's statement, Spicer told CNN Business, "I think Tom has been a great host.

Karamo Brown is speaking out. "But Ill tell you this... Im excited to sit down w/ him and engage in a respectful conversations. But Ill tell you this... Im excited to sit down w/ him and engage in a respectful conversations. Karamo Brown (@Karamo) August 21, 2019In another tweet, Brown also expressed how he "cant stand people" who post things "just to flame the fire and get a reaction. "I'm excited.

Dancing With the Stars co-host Tom Bergeron is throwing shade at the recent announcement that former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has joined the recent cast. The season 28 cast was announced Wednesday morning on Good Morning America. Among the names was Spicer, which caused much shock and awe. Bergeron later took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to subtly protest the decision, though he did not name Spicer specifically. Other members of the new cast include Christie Brinkley, The Office star Kate Flannery, Lamar Odom and James Van Der Beek. Hannah Brown moves from The Bachelorette to Dancing With the Stars, and 75-year-old Mary Wilson of the Supremes was introduced as the last cast member.

The Dancing With the Stars contestants for season 28 have been announced, but Tom Bergeron didn't sign off on all of them. "A few months ago, during a lunch with DWTS' new executive producer, I offered suggestions for season 28. Referring to Spicer joining the cast, Bergeron adds, "Subsequently (and rather obviously), a decision was made to, as we often say in Hollywood, 'go a different direction.'" Some thoughts about today pic.twitter.com/aCQ4SHrGCI Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) August 21, 2019While on GMA, Bergeron made a little dig at Spicer. Dancing With the Stars returns for its all-new season Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m ET/PT on ABC.

Bindi Irwin is engaged, and her Dancing With the Stars family are coming out in force to congratulate her. Host Tom Bergeron added his two cents to the slew of sweet sentiments, writing, "Congratulations to you both (hes a lucky guy!)" Irwin shared the news on Wednesday morning -- which also happens to be her 21st birthday -- with a pair of smiling snapshots showing her and Powell hugging, while Irwin flashed her shiny new sparkler. So, I hope dad would love Chandler. RELATED CONTENT:Get All the Details on Bindi Irwin's Gorgeous Engagement RingA Look Back at Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell's Young LoveBindi Irwin on the Sweet Sign Her 'Person' Chandler Powell Is Part of the Family Now (Exclusive)