'Dancing with the Stars' cast 2020: Pairs for season 29 revealed
"Dancing with the Stars" fans have been wondering which pros will be paired with which celebrity contestants on season 29 -- and now we have the answers!
This season on "DWTS," "Tiger King" star Carole Baskin is partnered with Pasha Pashkov while Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean is paired with Cheryl Burke.
Additionally, "Hot in Herre" rapper Nelly is partnered with new pro Daniella Karagach, while figure skater Johnny Weir is paired with new pro Britt Stewart -- who is also the first Black female pro.
Other duos include "Selling Sunset" favorite Chrishell Stause with Gleb Savchenko, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis with Peta Murgatroyd, actress Anne Heche with Keo Motsepe, "The Real" co-host Jeannie Mai with Brandon Armstrong, actor Jesse Metcalfe with Sharna Burgess, Disney Channel alum Skai Jackson with Alan Bersten, "Bachelorette" star Kaitlyn Bristowe with Artem Chigvintsev, "Catfish" host Nev Schulman with Jenna Johnson, "One Day at a Time" actress Justina Machado with Sasha Farber, NBA Great Charles Oakley with Emma Slater and "Cheer" coach Monica Aldama with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
This season's biggest addition is Tyra Banks. The "America's Next Top Model" icon is taking over hosting duties from Tom Bergeron, who has hosted "DWTS" since season 1. Co-host Erin Andrews also departed ahead of season 29.
On top of that, six-time Mirror Ball trophy winner Derek Hough is switching things up this season by joining the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Len Goodman will take part in a "different capacity" from the United Kingdom.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "DWTS" is implementing new procedures to keep everyone safe -- and that includes more than just regular testing.
During the season, all participants will live apart -- including the dance pros who are married to each other -- to prevent the elimination of multiple pairs should the member of one pair get sick. All participants also relocated to Los Angeles, where "DWTS" is filmed, for the duration of the season to eliminate any travel.
Below are all the pairings for "DWTS" season 29:
Monica Aldama and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Carole Baskin and Pasha Pashkov
Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev
Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatroyd
Anne Heche and Keo Motsepe
Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten
Justina Machado and Sasha Farber
Jeannie Mai and Brandon Armstrong
AJ McLean and Cheryl Burke
Jesse Metcalfe and Sharna Burgess
Nelly and Daniella Karagach
Charles Oakley and Emma Slater
Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson
Chrishell Stause and Gleb Savchenko
Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart
"Dancing with the Stars" airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
