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21 celebrities you probably forgot competed on 'Dancing With the Stars'
21 celebrities you probably forgot competed on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Olivia SinghSep 12, 2020, 00:12 IST
Kim Kardashian, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Zendaya competed on "Dancing With the Stars."Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; Charles Sykes/Invision/AP
"Dancing With the Stars" premiered on ABC in 2005 and has aired 28 seasons, with another season on the way.
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Zendaya have competed on the reality TV show.
"Dancing With the Stars" premiered on ABC in 2005 and has featured a variety of celebrities since. This includes singers, actors, reality TV stars, athletes, and even politicians.
With more than 25 seasons — plus a new round of stars set to premiere on Monday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET — it might be hard to keep track of all the names who have appeared.
From two Kardashian members to '80s and '90s stars like Melissa Joan Hart, here are 21 celebrities who you probably forgot competed for the mirrorball trophy.
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In 2006, Vivica A. Fox participated on season three of the show.
Vivica A. Fox starred as Jasmine Hiller in the "Independence Day" movies.
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Actor Joey Lawrence was also on the third season.
Joey Lawrence landed his first role in the '80s.
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"Saved by the Bell's" Mario Lopez concluded season three in second place.
Aside from acting, Mario Lopez is also a host on "Extra."
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Billy Ray Cyrus landed in fifth place with Smirnoff in 2007.
Billy Ray Cyrus is a Grammy-nominated singer.
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NSYNC member Joey Fatone also danced his way through season four.
He returned for the all-star season in 2012.
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In 2008, Priscilla Presley competed on season six.
Priscilla Presley starred on the '80s show "Dallas."
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One year after "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" premiered, Kim Kardashian West appeared on "DWTS."
KIm Kardashian founded her own cosmetics line.
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Reality star Steve-O and Lacey Schwimmer were eliminated halfway through season eight.
Steve-O's real name is Stephen Gilchrist Glover.
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"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" star Melissa Joan Hart finished season nine in ninth place.
Melissa Joan Hart and fellow "DWTS" competitor Joey Lawrence starred on a sitcom together.
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On season nine, singer Aaron Carter and Smirnoff finished in fifth place.
Aaron Carter guest-starred on "Lizzie McGuire."
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Actress Pamela Anderson partnered with Damian Whitewood for season 10.
Pamela Anderson's first role was on "Days of Our Lives."
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Anderson's "Baywatch" co-star David Hasselhoff participated on "DWTS" the following year.
David Hasselhoff played Mitch Buchannon on "Baywatch."
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Actress and comedian Margaret Cho was eliminated after three weeks.
Margaret Cho was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
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One year after "Jersey Shore" hit MTV, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, competed on the dance floor.
Mike Sorrentino has appeared on several reality TV shows.
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Actor David Arquette finished in sixth place on season 13.
David Arquette is also a producer.
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"The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari competed on the show in 2011.
Kristin Cavallari has her own reality TV show titled "Very Cavallari."
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More than one Kardashian has tried their luck on "DWTS." Rob Kardashian competed on season 13.
Rob Kardashian has a daughter named Dream.
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On season 14, singer Gladys Knight participated.
Gladys Knight is a Golden Globe-nominated actress.
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In 2013, Zendaya, and Val Chmerkovskiy finished in second place.
She was still part of Disney Channel at the time, starring alongside Bella Thorne on "Shake It Up."
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On season 16, Lisa Vanderpump and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated after the third week.
Lisa Vanderpump appeared on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
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During season 17, Bill Nye was cut after week two.
Bill Nye stars on his own Netflix show called "Bill Nye Saves the World."
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