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'Dancing with the Stars' just revealed its celebrity-pro partners. Here are all the pairs hitting the ballroom floor on season 30.

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'Dancing with the Stars' just revealed its celebrity-pro partners. Here are all the pairs hitting the ballroom floor on season 30.
"Dancing with the Stars" season 30 is finally here.Danny Moloshok/Reuters; Craig Sjodin via Getty Images; Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
  • The new season of "Dancing with the Stars" premiered Monday.
  • The celebrity-dancing pro pairings were revealed on the season premiere.
  • This year's "DWTS" pairs include a history-making same-sex duo and a real-life couple.

Celebrity: Sunisa Lee

Celebrity: Sunisa Lee
Sunisa Lee competes in the individual all-around at the Tokyo Olympics.      REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Lee, an Olympic gymnast, announced on Twitter on August 26 that she'd be joining the cast of season 30 of "DWTS."

Lee won a gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for an all-around individual event. She also brought home a silver and bronze medal each in the all-around team event and uneven bars competition respectively.

Her dancing partner better have some impressive tricks up his sleeves as Lee puts her gold medal aside and sets her sights on the mirrorball.

Dance pro Sasha Farber is Sunisa Lee's partner.

Dance pro Sasha Farber is Sunisa Lee
Sasha Farber.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Farber has competed on eight previous seasons of "Dancing with the Stars." Some of his past partners include Nicole "Snooki" LaValle (née Polizzi), figure skaters Mary Lou Retton and Tonya Harding, and "One Day at a Time" star Justina Machado.

On season 24, his partner was Lee's teammate at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles. When Biles withdrew from most of her events for health reasons, Farber supported her in a statement to Entertainment Tonight. "I feel so much love for her," he said. "The pressure must be out of this world. Not only that, she's literally holding all of America on her shoulders."

Despite being paired with many talented stars in the past, Farber hasn't ever won the mirrorball; his highest placement so far on "Dancing with the Stars" is third place. He's married to fellow pro, Emma Slater.

Celebrity: Amanda Kloots

Celebrity: Amanda Kloots
Amanda Kloots joined "The Talk" as a permanent co-host in January.      Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty Image

TV personality Kloots, the wife of the late Broadway performer Nick Cordero, became a full-time host on the CBS show "The Talk" in January.

More recently, Kloots co-authored and published a memoir in June with her sister, Anna, titled "Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero."

Dance pro Alan Bersten is Amanda Kloots' partner.

Dance pro Alan Bersten is Amanda Kloots
Alan Bersten won "Dancing with the Stars" season 28 with bachelorette Hannah Brown.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Bersten's upbeat energy is a great match for his partner, Kloots.

He won "Dancing with the Stars" season 28 when he was partnered with "The Bachelorette" star Hannah Brown. His other previous partners include Alexis Ren, Mirai Nagasu, and Debbie Gibson.

Celebrity: JoJo Siwa

Celebrity: JoJo Siwa
JoJo Siwa is famous for her signature bows.      Danny Moloshok/Reuters

Siwa also announced on August 26 that she'd be appearing on the upcoming season of "DWTS."

A day later, executive producer Andrew Llinares said during a Television Critics Association panel that the "Dance Moms" star would be the first celebrity to compete on the show with a same-sex dancing partner.

Siwa revealed to E! ahead of the season that she would be paired with "DWTS" pro Jenna Johnson, Entertainment Tonight reported on September 2.

Dance pro Jenna Johnson is JoJo Siwa's partner.

Dance pro Jenna Johnson is JoJo Siwa
Jenna Johnson married a fellow "DWTS" pro in 2019.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Siwa is making history on "Dancing with the Stars" with Johnson. Season 30 will be Johnson's sixth season as a pro, but she's already a mirrorball champion. She won season 26 with figure skater Adam Rippon.

Johnson married fellow dancing pro Val Chmerkovskiy in 2019.

Celebrity: Matt James

Celebrity: Matt James
The former "Bachelor" lead was a rumored cast member prior to the official announcement.      Craig Sjodin via Getty Images

James is best known for being the star of season 25 of "The Bachelor." He was the first Black lead of the show.

Dance pro Lindsay Arnold is Matt James' partner.

Dance pro Lindsay Arnold is Matt James
Lindsay Arnold.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Arnold is returning to "Dancing with the Stars" season 30 after taking season 29 off to welcome her baby Sage Jill into the world. Sage is Arnold's first child with husband Samuel Lightner Cusick, whom she married in 2015.

James fits right in with Arnold's eclectic group of previous partners which includes Victor Ortiz, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Sean Spicer. She won season 25 of "DWTS" with former Disney star Jordan Fisher.

Celebrity: Olivia Jade

Celebrity: Olivia Jade
Olivia Jade arrives at the 5th annual People Magazine "Ones To Watch" party at NeueHouse Hollywood on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Los Angeles.      Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Olivia Jade, the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Massimo Giannulli, made headlines in 2019 when her parents were charged in connection with paying Rick Singer $500,000 to get Olivia Jade and her older sister, Isabella, into the University of Southern California. Prior to that, Olivia Jade was a popular YouTuber with a brand partnership with Sephora.

Massimo Giannulli served a five-month sentence in prison starting November 2020, while Loughlin was released from prison in December 2020 after serving a two-month sentence.

Dance pro Val Chmerkovskiy is Olivia Jade's partner.

Dance pro Val Chmerkovskiy is Olivia Jade
Val Chmerkovskiy is seen outside 'Dancing With The Stars' Rehearsal Studio on September 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.      JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Olivia Jade might be a serious contender to win "Dancing with the Stars" with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Chmerkovskiy has won the competition two times: first in season 20 with actor Rumer Willis and then again in season 23 with gymnast Laurie Hernandez.

Season 30 is Chmerkovskiy's 17th on "Dancing with the Stars." His brother, fellow dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, is a former cast member on the show. Chmerkovskiy will be competing against his wife Jenna Johnson, whom he married in 2019.

Celebrity: Kenya Moore

Celebrity: Kenya Moore
Kenya Moore.      Getty/Craig Barritt

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Moore is just the latest Bravolebrity to become a "DWTS" contestant.

Other popular housewives from the Bravo franchise to have participated in the dancing competition show include Lisa Rinna, Nene Leakes, Lisa Vanderpump, and Erika Jayne.

Moore is used to holding her own within groups of strong women. She needs a partner who will make her shine on the dance floor.

Dance pro Brandon Armstrong is Kenya Moore's partner.

Dance pro Brandon Armstrong is Kenya Moore
Brandon Armstrong on "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors"      ABC/Eric McCandless

Armstrong is a relatively new pro on "Dancing with the Stars." His previous partners include Tinashe, Mary Wilson, and Jeannie Mai — who had to exit the competition when she was hospitalized, as reported by People.

Armstrong is probably hungry for a win and Moore has the confidence to get him one.

Celebrity: Brian Austin Green

Celebrity: Brian Austin Green
Brian Austin Green shares three sons with ex Megan Fox.      Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

As soon as it was announced that the "Beverly Hills, 90210" star would compete in season 30 of "Dancing with the Stars," fans began speculating he'd be partnering with his girlfriend Sharna Burgess, who is a dance pro on the show.

Dance pro Sharna Burgess is Brian Austin Green's partner - and his real-life girlfriend!

Dance pro Sharna Burgess is Brian Austin Green
Sharna Burgess.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

And they were right! Green and Burgess will officially compete together as dancing partners on "DWTS" season 30.

Burgess won the competition in season 27 with radio personality Bobby Bones and was a close second with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter in season 21.

Celebrity: Iman Shumpert

Celebrity: Iman Shumpert
Iman Shumpert.      Bill Kostroun/AP

Shumpert is an NBA free-agent who previously played for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks.

He competes in a demanding sport for a living, so we expect he'll bring intensity to the dance floor.

Dance pro Daniella Karagach is Iman Shumpert's partner.

Dance pro Daniella Karagach is Iman Shumpert
Daniella Karagach outside the "Dancing with the Stars" studio.      JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Karagach has only competed on season 29 of "Dancing with the Stars," but she and her partner Nelly made it to the finals and placed third.

Celebrity: Martin Kove

Celebrity: Martin Kove
Martin Kove.      Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Kove is best known for portraying John Kreese in the classic "Karate Kid" series. He starred in the 1984 original film and reprised his role in two sequels. Kove now stars in the Netflix karate action series "Cobra Kai."

He's likely to be a fan favorite and bring nostalgic vibes to the show.

Dance pro Britt Stewart is Martin Kove's partner.

Dance pro Britt Stewart is Martin Kove
Britt Stewart is seen outside 'Dancing with the Stars' rehearsal studio on November 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.      fupp/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Stewart is another relatively new pro on "Dancing with the Stars." She placed sixth on season 29 with figure skater Johnny Weir.

Hopefully, her partnership with Kove will bring fun to the dance floor.

Celebrity: Melora Hardin

Celebrity: Melora Hardin
Melora Hardin.      David Livingston/Getty

Hardin starred as Jan Levinson — a former corporate manager and love interest of Steve Carrell's Michael Scott — on NBC's popular comedy "The Office."

In 2016, she picked up an Emmy nomination for her role in Amazon's TV series "Transparent." Most recently, you may have fallen in love with Hardin as Jacqueline Carlyle on "The Bold Type." She was the tough but fair editor-in-chief of Scarlet magazine.

Dance pro Artem Chigvintsev is Melora Hardin's partner.

Dance pro Artem Chigvintsev is Melora Hardin
Artem Chigvintsev.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Hardin should channel the confidence of her character Jacqueline Carlyle for her "Dancing with the Stars" appearance. She's paired with Artem Chigvintsev, a pro with a history of being tough on his partners who has expectations of winning the mirrorball.

Some of his notable partners include Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan and his fiancée Nicki Bella, whom he met when the reality star competed on season 25 of "Dancing with the Stars." Chigvintsev and Bella's son Matteo turned one in August.

Chigvintsev and "The Bachelorette" star Kaitlyn Bristowe won "Dancing with the Stars" Season 29.

Celebrity: Cody Rigsby

Celebrity: Cody Rigsby
Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby      Peloton

Rigsby is one of Peloton's star instructors, with 791,000 followers on Instagram. He is also the company's cycling director. Before joining Peloton, Rigsby was a professional dancer and performed with A-list musicians including Katy Perry.

We don't even have to tell you Rigsby is slated to be a top contender for this year's mirrorball trophy. You know.

Dance pro Cheryl Burke is Cody Rigsby's partner.

Dance pro Cheryl Burke is Cody Rigsby
Cheryl Burke presents onstage at the “See Us Unite for Change - The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) in service of the AAPI Community” Broadcast Special at the La Palmas in Los Angeles, California.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for See Us Unite

Rigsby should feel great about the fact that he's paired with Burke, a seasoned "Dancing with the Stars" veteran. She won the show in season 2 with former 98 Degrees member Drew Lachey and repeated the feat the very next season with former NFL star Emmitt Smith.

She took a break after participating after season 19 of the show with Antonio Sabàto, Jr. but returned in season 23. Some of Burke's other notable partners include AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Rob Kardashian, and Ian Ziering of "Beverly Hills, 90210" fame.

Celebrity: The Miz

Celebrity: The Miz
The Miz.      Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE SummerSlam After Party

The Miz is a professional wrestler. He has performed as part of the WWE's "Raw" franchise for 15 years. He has also had small acting roles in films like 2019's family-wrestling drama "Fighting with My Family."

If his day job is any indication, The Miz needs a formidable partner who will fight as hard as he does for the mirrorball trophy.

Dance pro Witney Carson is The Miz's partner.

Dance pro Witney Carson is The Miz
Witney Carson returns to "DWTS."      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Carson memorably won "Dancing wth the Stars" season 19 with her partner, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum Alfonso Ribeiro.

She's returning to the show after giving birth to her son Leo in January, as reported by Us Weekly.

Celebrity: Jimmie Allen

Celebrity: Jimmie Allen
Jimmie Allen.      Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capital Concerts

Allen is a country music singer from Nashville, Tennessee, best known for the hit singles "Best Shot" and "Make Me Want To" from his 2018 album "Mercury Lane." Last year, he picked up the New Male Artist of the Year gong at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Dance pro Emma Slater is Jimmie Allen's partner.

Dance pro Emma Slater is Jimmie Allen
Emma Slater.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Slater is set to be a sweet and encouraging partner for Allen. She won the competition in season 24 with former football player Rashad Jennings, but has a history of being placed with partners who have better personalities than they do dance moves. Slater is married to fellow pro Sasha Farber.

Celebrity: Christine Chiu

Celebrity: Christine Chiu
Christine Chiu      Amy Sussman/Getty

Chiu is a producer and cast member of the Netflix series "Bling Empire." The show features a group of successful Asians and Asian Americans living in Los Angeles.

Dance pro Pasha Pashkov is Christine Chiu's partner.

Dance pro Pasha Pashkov is Christine Chiu
Pasha Pashkov is seen outside 'Dancing With The Stars' Rehearsal Studio on September 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.      JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Chiu's partner Pashkov previously appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" season 28, when his partner was "The Office" star Kate Flannery.

Celebrity: Mel C

Celebrity: Mel C
"Spice Girl" Melanie C.      Jo Hale/Getty Images

Mel C is a member of the iconic '90s British girl group the Spice Girls. Often dubbed Sporty Spice, Mel C and her bandmates released three hit studio albums and a 1997 film.

As a solo artist, Mel C has released eight studio albums.

We expect her to spice up our lives on the dance floor with her partner.

Dance pro Gleb Savchenko is Mel C's partner.

Dance pro Gleb Savchenko is Mel C
Gleb Savchenko.      ABC/Craig Sjodin

Savchenko has been on "Dancing with the Stars" since season 16. He's had notable partners like Jana Kramer, Lisa Vanderpump, and Erika Jayne.

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