March 1, 2017
PopUps: 'DWTS' Cast Includes Charo, Male Model, 'Glee' Star & Mr. T
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It might not be the most exciting cast announcement of the long-running competition show (how can you top Rick Perry?), but there are some fun surprises among the new crop of celebs set to appear on Season 24 of "Dancing with the Stars."
Most notably is iconic actress and comedian Charo, who is teamed up with professional dancer Keo Motsepe. Bull rider and male model Bonner Botlon will also compete (he's teamed up with Sharna Burgess) as will "Glee" star Heather Morris and - Mr. T!
Fifth Harmony member Normani Kordei, "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and singer Erika Jayne, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, former "Saturday Night Live" member Chris Kattan, and Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan are also vying for the Mirror Ball Trophy.
Rounding out the cast is NFL running back Rashad Jennings, former MLB catcher David Ross and Nick Viall, who is the current star of "The Bachelor."
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