{"id":1976868,"date":"2025-08-24T03:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T03:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1976868"},"modified":"2025-08-24T03:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T03:33:14","slug":"colton-underwood-hints-at-joining-dancing-with-the-stars-says-he-wants-a-male-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/colton-underwood-hints-at-joining-dancing-with-the-stars-says-he-wants-a-male-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Colton Underwood Hints At Joining &#8216;Dancing With The Stars,&#8217; Says He Wants A Male Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Could fans be seeing <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Colton-Underwood\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Colton Underwood;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Colton Underwood<\/a><\/strong> trading roses for rumba? The former &#8220;Bachelor&#8221; star recently revealed that his time filming season 4 of Peacock\u2019s hit competition series &#8220;The Traitors&#8221; has him seriously considering a future stint on <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/dancing-with-the-stars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Dancing with the Stars,&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;Dancing with the Stars,&#8221;<\/a><\/strong> and he already has his ideal partner in mind.\u00a0The 33-year-old reality TV personality, who came out as gay in 2021, opened up about bonding with longtime &#8220;DWTS&#8221; pro <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Mark-Ballas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mark Ballas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mark Ballas<\/a><\/strong> during filming for &#8220;The Traitors.&#8221; Their friendship, Colton Underwood admits, has sparked a new dream of taking the ballroom floor together as a same-sex dancing couple.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Colton Underwood Wants To Join &#8216;DWTS&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Jeffrey Mayer\/JTMPhotos, Int&#8217;l. \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a recent interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/colton-underwood-on-traitors-wanting-to-dance-with-mark-ballas-on-dwts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Us Weekly,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Us Weekly,<\/a> Underwood confessed, &#8220;I would be so terrified. I would want to do it, because I love pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. But I have tight hips. My mobility is not the best, but what I lack in my flexibility, I make up for in strength.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Underwood didn\u2019t hesitate when naming his preferred partner. \u201cI want to dance with Mark, because I know him from &#8216;Traitors,&#8217;\u201d he said, confirming their close connection.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">&#8216;DWTS&#8217; Has A History Of Breaking Boundaries<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"JoJo Siwa singing\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1266\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/a9.KI.ByITR3.dvYsb8CFQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNjY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/b5272b234ef89f51e84420389e3fc538\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>APEX \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If Underwood joins the show, he wouldn\u2019t be the first to perform as part of a same-sex pairing on the long-running ABC competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Dancing with the Stars&#8221; has increasingly embraced inclusivity over the years, featuring several groundbreaking partnerships. In 2021, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/JoJo-Siwa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:JoJo Siwa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">JoJo Siwa<\/a><\/strong> and pro <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/jenna-johnson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jenna Johnson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jenna Johnson<\/a><\/strong> competed together and quickly became instant fan favorites. <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Shangela\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shangela;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Shangela<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Gleb-Savchenko\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Gleb Savchenko;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Gleb Savchenko<\/a><\/strong> also made waves as the show\u2019s first drag performer and partner pairing, while Nyle DiMarco and Keo Motsepe delivered the American version\u2019s first-ever same-sex dance back in 2016.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Colton Underwood\u2019s Journey To Living Authentically<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Before hinting at a potential run on &#8220;Dancing with the Stars,&#8221; Underwood made headlines in 2021 when he publicly came out as gay during an emotional interview with Robin Roberts on &#8220;Good Morning America.&#8221; The former &#8220;Bachelor&#8221; star revealed that it took him years to accept his identity and be honest with both himself and the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI\u2019ve ran from myself for a long time. I\u2019ve hated myself for a long time,\u201d Underwood admitted <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmorningamerica.com\/culture\/story\/bachelor-star-colton-underwood-gay-77057551\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:during the interview;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">during the interview<\/a>. \u201cAnd I\u2019m gay. I came to terms with that earlier this year and have been processing it. And the next step in all of this was sort of letting people know.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Underwood explained that the challenges of 2020 forced him to reflect deeply on his life, describing it as a turning point where he could no longer run from his truth. \u201cIt made people look at themselves in the mirror and figure out who they are and what they\u2019ve been putting off,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Underwood Reflects On Dark Past And Finds Joy With Husband Jordan C. Brown<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The reality star also opened up about a dark period leading up to his coming out, admitting that he had experienced \u201csuicidal thoughts\u201d before reaching a moment of clarity and deciding to take back control of his life. \u201cThere was a moment in L.A. that I woke up and I didn\u2019t think I was gonna wake up,\u201d he recalled. \u201cI didn\u2019t have the intentions of waking up. And I did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following his announcement, Roberts noted she could \u201csee the joy\u201d and \u201csee the relief\u201d in Underwood, something he confirmed, sharing that he\u2019s now \u201cemotional in such a good, happy, positive way\u201d and feels \u201cthe happiest and healthiest\u201d he\u2019s ever been.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That happiness has only grown since marrying Jordan C. Brown, a political strategist and entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Colton Underwood Calls Husband Jordan C. Brown His &#8216;Biggest Supporter&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The couple tied the knot in May 2023 during a romantic three-day celebration in Napa Valley, surrounded by family and friends. Underwood has often credited Brown with helping him embrace his authentic self and supporting him through this new chapter of life. The pair frequently share glimpses of their adventures together, and Underwood has described Jordan as his \u201csafe space\u201d and \u201cbiggest supporter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Underwood has acknowledged that his journey may have been confusing or even painful for others, particularly the women from his Bachelor season, admitting, \u201cI do think I could\u2019ve handled it better, I\u2019ll say that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Today, Underwood says he\u2019s focused on living authentically, embracing new challenges, and stepping fully into this chapter of his life, which might just include hitting the ballroom floor on &#8220;Dancing with the Stars.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Could fans be seeing Colton Underwood trading roses for rumba? 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