Seven has confirmed the celebrity cast lineup for the news series Dancing With The Stars which returns shortly with new a co-host, Shane Bourne, alongside Edwina Bartholomew.
The new celebrity dancers includes stars of the NRL and AFL, an Olympic Gold Medalist and a married couple vying for the coveted mirror ball:
Ash Pollard – My Kitchen Rules, dancing with Jarryd Byrne
Emma Freedman – TV and radio Star, dancing with Aric Yegudkin
Kelly Cartwright – Paralympic champion, partnered by Damian Whitewood
Lynette Bolton – Wedding planner and WAG, partnered by Carmelo Pizzino
Samantha Harris – Supermodel, partnered by first timer Josh Keefe
John Paul Young – Aussie pop icon, partnered with newcomer Giselle Peacock
Jude Bolton – AFL legend, dancing with first timer Dianne Buswell
Larry Emdur – TV star, dancing with Alana Patience
Mat Rogers – Rugby superstar, dancing with Ash–Leigh Hunter
Matthew Mitcham – Olympic gold medalist, dancing with Masha Belash
Tim Robards – Celebrity Bachelor, partnered with newcomer Camille Webb
Special Guest Judge Bruno Tonioli will join the judging panel this year joining Todd McKenney, Helen Richey, and fresh from her recent success in the 20th series of the US show, Kym Johnson.