ABC's hit show "Dancing With The Stars" would be debuting its nineteenth season soon, and names of celebrities purportedly joining in the competition have been circulating heavily on social media.
The latest celebrities who are expected to be announced in the lineup are fashion designer Betsey Johnson and 76-year-old comedian and pot enthusiast Tommy Chong, according to the New York Daily News. Former contestant Erin Andrews is expected to return to the show as host, but told E! Online that her boyfriend-athlete Jarret Stoll would not be among the athletes who would be joining the competition. "Pretty Little Liars" star Janel Parrish and "Duck Dynasty" sweetheart Sadie Robertson are also reported to join as new competitors for the show.
The complete list of competitors for the upcoming television show would be announced on September 4 on "Good Morning America", as reported by Christian Post. Meanwhile, the site has disclosed several other celebrities and their supposed partners who would be in the show, citing the list being used by multiple media sites:
Lolo James (partnered with Keo Motsepe) - is a 32-year old track and field Olympian superstar, who rose her fame after winning 3 NCAA titles. Moreover, she joined the US National Bobsled Team in October 2012; it has given her the chance to compete on the recent 2014 Sochi Olympics as the brakewoman for Team-3 sled.
Antonio Sabato Jr. (partnered with Cheryl Burke) - is a 42-year old "General Hospital" show alum who rose fame for his modeling contract with Calvin Clein. The Italian hunk appeared on "Celebrity Wife Swap" in 2012 and "Baby Daddy", played as Gerard, in 2013.
Bethany Mota (partnered with Derek Hugh) - is a fashion video blogger on Youtube. She used to travel to expose her senses in the fashion industry; in which had given her a job for Aeropostale as one of the designers.
Jonathan Bennett (partnered with Allison Holker) - is the "Mean Girls" star, who played as Aaron Samuels. He was the receiver of the Best Actor award on the 2003 Palm Beach International Film Festival for "Season of Youth", where he played as Taylor.
Randy Couture (partnered with Karina Smirnoff) - is a retired mixed martial artist, who is also known for his three UFC Heavyweight Championship titles.
Alfonso Ribiero (partnered with Witney Carson) - is a performer together with Michael Jackson on a Pepsi commercial and Carlton Banks on the NBC sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
Michael Waltrip (partnered with Emma Slater) - is a renowned professional race car driver, who rose fame on NASCAR.
Lea Thompson (partnered with Artem Chigvintsev) - 53, is a co-star in ABC Family's "Switched at Birth" with star Kathryn Kennish since 2011. She will be appearing on the big screens as Mrs. Miracle on "Ping Pong Summer", which will premiere on June 6 of this year.
Carrie Ann Inaba, Lea Goodman, Bruno Tonioli are expected to return as judges. Julianne Hough, would be back on the show as the fourth judge.
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