‘Dancing With the Stars’ announces Alix Earle as Season 34 contestant
By Desiree Murphy
Published May 22, 2025, 8:39 a.m. ET
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Alix Earle is making her way to the ballroom!
The social media star is the second celebrity guest who has officially signed on for Season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
“Oh my gosh, so surreal. I’ve always been a fan of ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ I used to watch it when I was so young with my grandma,” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model said during the big reveal on “Good Morning America” Thursday. “She would always say to me, ‘Maybe one day you could be on there.’ I was so in love with dance … I’m ready to challenge myself. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun!”
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Alix Earle is joining Season 34 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
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The TikTok star is the second celebrity who has officially been announced for the new season of the dance competition series, returning this fall on ABC and Disney+.
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The casting news was revealed Thursday on “Good Morning America.”
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Earle, 24, is one of the most popular social media personalities in the US with over 7.5 million followers on TikTok and 4.3 million on Instagram.
The “Hot Mess” podcast host has made plenty of headlines in recent years, for everything ranging from her authentic fashion, lifestyle and beauty tips (including her very relatable struggle with acne) to her sweet relationship with NFL star Braxton Berrios.
Now, the University of Miami alum is ready to take on a whole new challenge with her upcoming “Dancing With the Stars” gig.
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Earle, who boasts over 7.5 million followers on TikTok, gained popularity for her authentic beauty, style and lifestyle tips.
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She’s also made plenty of headlines for her adorable romance with NFL star Braxton Berrios.
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Earle will compete for the coveted Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy against previously announced cast member Robert Irwin.
The wildlife conservationist — who is the son of late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin and his wife, Terri — was the first celebrity guest announced for the upcoming season by ABC last month.
“This is the ultimate dream come true,” he said in an announcement video. “Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I’m so grateful.”
Robert, 21, will notably be following in the footsteps of sister Bindi Irwin and her impressive ballroom journey from 2015.
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Earle will be joining previously announced Season 34 cast member Robert Irwin (pictured here with pros Rylee Arnold and Ezra Sosa in Los Angeles last month) in the ballroom.
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The wildlife conservationist is the son of late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin (pictured) and his wife, Terri Irwin.
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Bindi won Season 21 with her pro partner-turned judge, Derek Hough, and penned a sweet message to her brother via Instagram shortly after news broke.
“Robert, you are going to absolutely shine in the ballroom. I wish I could express the magnitude of how proud I am of you and everything you have achieved,” the zookeeper, 26, gushed.
“Can’t wait to cheer you on each week as you inspire so many with your strength, kindness and determination. Here’s to an extraordinary journey ahead.”
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Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, previously competed on the dance competition show in 2015.
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The zookeeper won Season 21 with her pro partner, Derek Hough, who now judges the series.
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The full list of celebrities and the pro dancers they’ll be competing with for the upcoming season will be announced at a later date.
Last year’s cast included Brooks Nader, Dwight Howard, Phaedra Parks, Danny Amendola, Jenn Tran and more, with “Bachelor” alum Joey Graziadei securing the Season 33 mirrorball with Jenna Johnson.
“I really don’t know how I’m feeling right now, it’s a crazy, crazy process,” the shocked reality TV star told us in the ballroom after the finale. “We are finally out of it so now we get to celebrate and enjoy it!”
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“Bachelor” alum Joey Graziadei took home last year’s Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with Jenna Johnson.
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“Now we get to celebrate and enjoy it!” he exclusively told Page Six in the ballroom after their Season 33 win.
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In a new interview with Page Six, Graziadei’s fiancée, Kelsey Anderson, shared that she, too, would be down to show off her dance moves — if producers were to call her up for Season 34.
“That’s an opportunity that’s so amazing. I think I couldn’t say ‘no’ to it,” the influencer told us earlier this month. “All the people that work on the show, from in front of the screens to behind the screens, are all so amazing, so yeah, I would definitely say ‘yes’ if they came to me and were like, ‘Please.'”
“Dancing with the Stars” returns this fall on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes streaming the next day on Hulu. In the meantime, stay tuned to Page Six for all the latest news on your favorite “DWTS” contestants and pros — past and present.
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