Robert Irwin believes ‘DWTS’ competition was an ‘honor’
Dancing with the Stars winners Robert Irwin and Witney Carson spoke about their experiences on the show and how one thing made Robert “nervous.”
LOS ANGELES — Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars” is heating up with the announcement of the first cast members.
Two “Traitors” alums were revealed as contestants for the upcoming fall season at Hulu’s Get Real House event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 22nd.
Maura Higgins, a famously betrayed finalist on the recently aired Season 4 of Traitors who made a name for herself in the UK as a fierce Love Island contestant, and Summerhouse star Ciara Miller, who has been in the news for her apparent betrayal in her personal life, will be competing on the next season.
The professional dancers who will be paired with the entire cast will be announced at a later date. The season will premiere this fall on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
‘Traitor’ and ‘Love Island’ star Maura Higgins has ‘two left feet’
According to Higgins, the “DWTS” call was the result of a manifestation.
“I expressed it really hard. It’s on my vision board,” the 35-year-old told USA TODAY. “This is the only show I really want to do. This is the last show I really want to do as a contestant.”
The Irish-born reality star turned down appearances on the Irish version of Dancing with the Stars and the popular British competition show Strictly Come Dancing in hopes of catching the eye of American producers.
“We turned down anything that would jeopardize Dancing with the Stars in America,” Higgins says. “Honestly, I really wanted this.”
As for her partner, we wish her long-time professional partner, Mark Ballas, all the best. But in the meantime, she says her plan is to rest her “two left feet” until rehearsals begin in August.
“I’m not going to start working seriously now because by the time August rolls around, I’ll be completely destroyed,” she confesses. “I’m going to take a nap because I’m going to need one.”
‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller finishes ‘unfinished business’
Miller was unable to attend the Los Angeles event due to other commitments, but she sent a video expressing her excitement about joining “DWTS.”
“I wanted to go there. I wish I could, but I had some unfinished business in New York that I needed to finish,” she said. “But I’m so excited to be joining Season 35. This feels like the perfect moment. A new chapter begins. I can’t wait to bring my energy to the dance floor.”
