Alix Earle<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-2281-v1-68b84c9884606.jpg?crop=0.825xw:0.773xh;0.0714xw,0.152xh\" "\\"AILX")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nAlix Earle was the one of the first cast members announced ahead of season 34. Best known as a TikTok influencer, Alix is an entrepreneur and host of the Hot Mess podcast. She also just so happens to be a major DWTS fan. \u201cI love a good performance! I’m so intrigued,\u201d she said during an appearance on Good Morning America announcing her casting.<\/p>\n
\n- Known for: <\/strong>TikTok and Hot Mess<\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>Did competitive dance in high school<\/li>\n
- Partner: <\/strong>Valentin Chmerkovskiy<\/li>\n
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@alixearle<\/a>; @valentinchmerkovskiy<\/a>
Andy Richter<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-4760-v1-68b8540b4ac27.jpg?crop=0.798xw:0.747xh;0.112xw,0.175xh\" "\\"EMMA")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nYou might know him as Conan O’Brien’s side-kick, but comedian Andy Richter is so much more. He’s a writer, an actor, and now, a competitor on Dancing with the Stars. <\/p>\n
\n- Know for: <\/strong>Conan, Elf<\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>
- Partner: <\/strong>Emma Slater
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@emmaslater<\/a>
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\n\nDanielle Fishel<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-8035-v1-68b85749ade6e.jpg?crop=0.827xw:0.774xh;0.0799xw,0.175xh\" "\\"PASHA")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nDanielle Fishel, aka the Boy Meets World icon Topanga, is here to show off her best dance moves. Despite being a former child star and being BFFs with Lance Bass of NSYNC, she doesn’t have much dance experience. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nDylan Efron<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-5699-v1-68b84a728827c.jpg?crop=0.876xw:0.821xh;0.0595xw,0.122xh\" "\\"DANIELLA")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nTraitors season 3 winner and Zac Efron’s little brother, Dylan Efron<\/a>, was a reality TV breakout earlier this year, so DWTS feels like the most logical next step. Besides his undeniable charm, he’s most known as a travel influencer and YouTuber.<\/p>\n\n- Know for: <\/strong>Traitors, this viral photo<\/a><\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>Dylan isn’t a dancer\u2014at least, I couldn’t find any evidence of dance in his background. However, he is a major athlete who does a lot of outdoor sports, so at the very least, he should be able to pull off a lift. <\/li>\n
- Partner: <\/strong>Daniella Karagach
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@dylanefron<\/a>; @daniellakaragach<\/a>
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\n\nElaine Hendrix<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-9495-v1-68b8582796d68.jpg?crop=0.793xw:0.742xh;0.0935xw,0.209xh\" "\\"ELAINE")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nJustice for Meredith Blake will take on a whole new meaning this season, as actor Elaine Hendrix takes to the dance floor. Consider this part two in her Hollywood comeback\u2014step one was appearing in Freakier Friday opposite her almost on-screen step-daughter, Lindsay Lohan.<\/p>\n
\n- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>She previously worked as a dancer for a time in the ’90s.
- Partner: <\/strong>Alan Bersten<\/li>\n
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>
Hilaria Baldwin<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-6442-v1-68b84a03cf6d8.jpg?crop=0.793xw:0.744xh;0.0850xw,0.186xh\" "\\"GLEB")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nEven before it was officially announced, Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria, was already dropped a lot of hints on Instagram about her involvement in this season, posting plenty of dancing videos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\nJen Affleck<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-2482-v1-68b84b6d8d779.jpg?crop=0.716xw:0.671xh;0.126xw,0.251xh\" "\\"JENNIFER")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nThe Mormon housewife was another one of the first cast members announced this season, with Nick Viall breaking the news during the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunion.<\/p>\n
After revealing that \u201cmost\u201d of the cast had auditioned for the show, Nick asked Taylor Frankie Paul who she thought was most deserving. She named Jen, saying, \u201cIt’s her dream, since she was little.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Known for: <\/strong>The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and not being related to Ben Affleck.<\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>None that we know of\u2014other than participating in viral dance challenges on TikTok.<\/li>\n
- Partner: <\/strong>Jan Ravnik
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@jenniferaffleckk<\/a>; @janravnik<\/a>
Jordan Chiles<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-8775-v1-68b84d11d7170.jpg?crop=0.842xw:0.790xh;0.100xw,0.161xh\" "\\"JORDAN")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nOlympian Jordan Chiles is (temporarily) ditching Team USA for DWTS. The medal-winning gymnast is following in the footsteps of fellow Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Stephen Nedoroscik. And with her skills, there’s no doubt she’ll be one to watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\nRobert Irwin<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-1635-v1-68b84c40b8925.jpg?crop=0.867xw:0.813xh;0.0867xw,0.145xh\" "\\"ROBERT")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nGiven how much Robert Irwin<\/a>, son of famed wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin and brother to DWTS season 21 champion Bindi Irwin, has been dreaming of joining the show for years. \u201cThis has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid watching my sister’s incredible journey on the show back in 2016,\u201d he wrote on Instagram<\/a>. \u201cI cannot believe it is about to become a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n- Known for: <\/strong>Crikey! It’s the Irwins and co-host of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!<\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>No dance experience, but he does wrestle alligators for a living.<\/li>\n
- Partner: <\/strong>Witney Carson<\/li>\n
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@robertirwin<\/a>; @witneycarsonofficial<\/a>
Scott Hoying<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-3997-v2-68b850cc0ba4b.jpg?crop=0.854xw:0.800xh;0.0629xw,0.117xh\" "\\"SCOTT")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nPentatonix member Scott Hoying is best known for singing a cappella, and the group isn’t exactly famous for their fancy footwork. \u201cWe’ll do a step-touch every here and there,\u201d Scott said during the cast appearance on GMA. <\/p>\n
\n- Known for: <\/strong>Pentatonix<\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>He’s used to performing in front of big crowds as part of a group.<\/li>\n
- Partner: <\/strong>
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@scotthoying<\/a>; @ryleearnold<\/a>
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\n\nWhitney Leavitt<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dancing](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/178793-3327-v1-68b84c018c9e2.jpg?crop=0.898xw:0.842xh;0.0204xw,0.126xh\" "\\"WHITNEY")
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\nSecret Lives of Mormon Wives villain, Whitney Leavitt, is also part of this season’s cast. As Taylor noted at the season 2 reunion, Whitney has a lot of dancing experience. \u201cYou’ve danced your whole life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\n- Known for: <\/strong>The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/li>\n
- Dance\/relevant experience: <\/strong>Lifelong dancer and professional TikToker.<\/li>\n
- Partner: <\/strong>Mark Ballas<\/li>\n
- Follow on TikTok: <\/strong>@whitneyleavitt<\/a>; @markballas1 <\/a>
Eliminations<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"linebreak\"](\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/line1-1665424504.jpeg?crop=0.920xw:0.734xh;0.0408xw,0.117xh\" "\\"linebreak\\"")
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Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShow status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Alix Earle was the one of the first cast members announced ahead of season 34. Best known as a TikTok influencer, Alix is an entrepreneur and host of the Hot Mess podcast. She also just so happens to be a major DWTS fan. \u201cI love a good performance! I’m so intrigued,\u201d she said during an appearance on Good Morning America announcing her casting.<\/p>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n You might know him as Conan O’Brien’s side-kick, but comedian Andy Richter is so much more. He’s a writer, an actor, and now, a competitor on Dancing with the Stars. <\/p>\n Advertisement – Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Danielle Fishel, aka the Boy Meets World icon Topanga, is here to show off her best dance moves. Despite being a former child star and being BFFs with Lance Bass of NSYNC, she doesn’t have much dance experience. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Traitors season 3 winner and Zac Efron’s little brother, Dylan Efron<\/a>, was a reality TV breakout earlier this year, so DWTS feels like the most logical next step. Besides his undeniable charm, he’s most known as a travel influencer and YouTuber.<\/p>\n Advertisement – Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Justice for Meredith Blake will take on a whole new meaning this season, as actor Elaine Hendrix takes to the dance floor. Consider this part two in her Hollywood comeback\u2014step one was appearing in Freakier Friday opposite her almost on-screen step-daughter, Lindsay Lohan.<\/p>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Even before it was officially announced, Alec Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria, was already dropped a lot of hints on Instagram about her involvement in this season, posting plenty of dancing videos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advertisement – Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n The Mormon housewife was another one of the first cast members announced this season, with Nick Viall breaking the news during the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 reunion.<\/p>\n After revealing that \u201cmost\u201d of the cast had auditioned for the show, Nick asked Taylor Frankie Paul who she thought was most deserving. She named Jen, saying, \u201cIt’s her dream, since she was little.\u201d<\/p>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Olympian Jordan Chiles is (temporarily) ditching Team USA for DWTS. The medal-winning gymnast is following in the footsteps of fellow Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Stephen Nedoroscik. And with her skills, there’s no doubt she’ll be one to watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advertisement – Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Given how much Robert Irwin<\/a>, son of famed wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin and brother to DWTS season 21 champion Bindi Irwin, has been dreaming of joining the show for years. \u201cThis has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid watching my sister’s incredible journey on the show back in 2016,\u201d he wrote on Instagram<\/a>. \u201cI cannot believe it is about to become a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Pentatonix member Scott Hoying is best known for singing a cappella, and the group isn’t exactly famous for their fancy footwork. \u201cWe’ll do a step-touch every here and there,\u201d Scott said during the cast appearance on GMA. <\/p>\n Advertisement – Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Show status:<\/strong> Top 11<\/p>\n Secret Lives of Mormon Wives villain, Whitney Leavitt, is also part of this season’s cast. As Taylor noted at the season 2 reunion, Whitney has a lot of dancing experience. \u201cYou’ve danced your whole life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Advertisement – Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Andy Richter<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Danielle Fishel<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDylan Efron<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Elaine Hendrix<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Hilaria Baldwin<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJen Affleck<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Jordan Chiles<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRobert Irwin<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Scott Hoying<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Whitney Leavitt<\/h2>\n
Andrew Eccles<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Disney<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Eliminations<\/h2>\n
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