In a separate post, it also throws Paula Deen’s name in the mix, though ABC is still to confirm she’ll be on board when the popular dancing competition returns to the small screen next month.
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“They did ask me and I said no”, Deen told Extra at the time “Fat girls don’t look good sweating”.
Caitlyn Jenner was rumored to have signed on for the season amid her transition to a woman but according to E!, the I Am Cait star was approached, but turned the offer down.
All of that seems to be in the past now, at least enough for Deen to come back to television for the next season of Dancing With The Stars.
The Backstreet Boys singer announced on his Twitter on Wednesday morning (08.26.15) that he will be starring on season 21 of the celebrity dancing contest this autumn. Since then, Deen has launched her own digital network.
Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza will join the cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 21.
Carter will appear alongside the rest of the Dancing with the Stars cast when the show kicks off on Monday, September 14.
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The duo join wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin – daughter of Crocodile Hunter stars Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin – as the first three celebrities set for this year’s dancing line-up. “I am used to wrangling crocodiles”, she said. He also added got advice from N’Sync’s Joey Fatone, who danced on seasons four and 15.
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And if you’re wondering how the Queenslander is feeling about trading in her Khakis for ball gowns, “We always say khaki is an attitude”. The full cast of celebrity dancers and their pro dance partners will be revealed on “Good Morning America” on September 2, but there are all kinds of rumors swirling out there to keep fans wondering who will be doing the Fox Trot.
