EARLIER this month, Dancing with the Stars announced that it wouldn’t reveal all the famous names joining its 33rd season until September 4.
After spotting a major clue on social media, some eagle-eyed viewers believe a former Bachelor will be one of the celebrity contestants vying for the competition series’ coveted Mirrorball trophy.
The winner of Dancing with the Stars will receive the show’s Mirrorball Trophy[/caption]
Joey Graziadei shared a bucket list of 30 things he wants to do before he turns 30 next year[/caption]
Joey Graziadei onstage at The Bachelorette booth at the CMA Fest 2024 held at Music City Center on June 6, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee[/caption]
Kelsey Anderson and Joey Graziadei attend the 2024 Disney Upfront at Javits Center on May 14, 2024, in New York City[/caption]
Fans of the popular reality TV show believe that former Bachelor Joey Graziadei will be the next celebrity to put on his dancing shoes.
Earlier this week, Joey posted a series of photos featuring him and his fiancé – and final rose recipient – Kelsey Anderson, at a WNBA game.
Included in the Instagram carousel of photos was Joey’s “30 before I turn 30” list.
Joey, 29, turns 30 next year on May 24, 2025.
He was able to check off number 19, “Sit court-side at a WNBA game,” after taking in a Connecticut Sun game at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
“Kelsey and I had the best time in Connecticut last week,” Joey wrote.
“Women’s sports are finally getting the recognition they deserve, and it was awesome to be able to catch a game up close,” he added.
Despite receiving over 80,000 likes – and counting – on the post, it wasn’t basketball that caught his fans’ and followers’ eyes.
Instead, it was another one of the 30 items on Joey’s bucket list.
Sandwiched in between “Go to Disneyland” and “Take a pottery class” was another major to-do: “Learn how to dance.”
Joey’s Instagram post quickly became flooded with comments, as his fans and followers speculated whether he’d be joining the iconic show.
“#27???? Can’t wait for the announcement next week…” one follower wrote.
“Why do I feel like #27 will be happening this fall??? #dwts?” another fan asked.
“Learn how to dance,” another follower commented, alongside several eye emojis.
Star Struck
The last 10 winners of Dancing with the Stars, and their partners, are:
Season 22: Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd
Season 23: Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy
Season 24: Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater
Season 25: Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold
Season 26: Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson
Season 27: Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess
Season 28: Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten
Season 29: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev
Season 30: Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach
Season 31: Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas
Season 32: Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy
Reddit user dancin_dreams_88 shared the post on the platform, asking members of the Dancing with the Stars subreddit if they believe this means Joey will be joining the show.
“Is Joey’s #27 about to come true?” they asked.
Joey Graziadei is best known for his starring role in The Bachelor’s 28th season.
He was also the runner-up of The Bachelorette’s 20th season, which featured Charity Lawson.
Dancing with the Stars has remained relatively quiet about who will appear in the show’s upcoming season.
So far, the show has only revealed one confirmed cast member, Olympic gymnast and bronze medalist Stephen Nedorosicik, aka “Pommel Horse Guy.”
Good Morning America host Robin Roberts announced the news during an episode of GMA earlier this month.
Robin also confirmed that the rest of the show’s 33rd season cast would be revealed on Wednesday, September 4.
Nedorosicik isn’t the only Olympian – or athlete – rumored to be joining the show.
Rumored DWTS Season 33 Contestants
Dancing With the Stars has only named one contestant on Season 33 – Olympic Bronze Medalist Stephen Nedoroscik. But, there are rumors swirling of who will be on the show, as the cast announcement on September 4 looms closer. Here is the rumored cast.
Jason Kelce – former NFL player, host Julianne Hough let it slip during a GMA interview
Joan Vassos – upcoming Golden Bachelorette
Tom Sandoval – Vanderpump Rules cast member
Leak Kateb – Love Island contestant
Rachel Recchia – The Bachelorette, Season 19
Ilona Maher – Olympic rugby player
Gerry Turner – Golden Bachelor
Caitlin Clark – WNBA player
Joey Graziadei – The Bachelor
Amy Robach and TJ Holmes – former GMA3 hosts
Sutton Stracke – Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star
Parvati Shallow – Survivor and The Traitors contestant
Other rumored cast members include Olympic bronze medalist and rugby player Ilona Maher, retired NFL star Jason Kelce, and fellow Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.
Other notable names rumored to be joining DWTS include actress Emma Roberts‘ dad, actor Eric Roberts, The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner, and conservationist and TV personality Robert Irwin.
Robert’s sister, Bindi, notably won the Mirrorball Trophy in the show’s 21st season.
The 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars is scheduled to premiere on ABC on Tuesday, September 17.
It will also be available to stream the following day on Hulu.
Joey Graziadei throws out the first ball at Citizens Bank Park on July 26, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[/caption]
Joey Graziadei proposed to Kelsey Anderson in the final episode of his season of The Bachelor[/caption]
Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson attend Paramount’s If New York premiere at the SVA Theater on May 13, 2024, in New York City[/caption]
