'Dancing with the Stars' Season 30: Release date, spoilers and about ABC dance reality show
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 29 concluded on November 22, 2020, with 'The Bachelorette' star Kaitlyn Bristowe winning the Mirrorball Trophy. The previous season sure managed to draw a lot of attention despite the ongoing global pandemic and its impact on television production. After yet another season, filled with some of the most spectacular performances by famous celebrities, fans are now eager to learn about the next installment.
With Tyra Banks making her comback as the host, this season has quite the list of contestants. Curious to know who they are? Continue reading to find out everything about 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 30.
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Release date
'Dancing With the Stars' premieres Monday, September 20, 2021 at 8pm ET on ABC.
Where to watch
You can catch Season 30 of 'Dancing With The Stars' on ABC or Hulu. Episodes can also be streamed on the official ABC website.
Plot
As per the official synopsis -- " 'Dancing with the Stars' is the hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. Hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks, the series returns to the ballroom with an all-new lineup of celebrities.
Contestants
While ABC has announced the contestants and pro-dancers for Season 30, they still haven't confirmed the partner list for the same. However, as per Dance Dish With KB, an online source with accurate leaks about the show, fans can expect to see the following pairs.
Amanda Kloots
The host of 'The Talk', Amanda Kloots will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Alan Bersten.
Melora Hardin
'The Office' Star Melora Hardin will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev.
Kenya Moore
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Brandon Armstrong.
Iman Shumpert
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Iman Shumpert will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Daniella Karagach.
Jimmie Allen
Famed country singer Jimmie Allen will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Emma Slater.
Melanie C
'Sporty Spice', Melanie C who is a part of the 'Spice Girls' will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Gleb Savchenko.
JoJo Siwa
YouTuber, singer and former 'Dance Moms' star JoJo Siwa will be a part of Season 30.. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Jenna Johnson.
Matt James
'The Bachelor' season 25 star Matt James will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Lindsay Arnold.
Christine Chiu
'Bling Empire' star Christine Chiu will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Pasha Pashkov.
Suni Lee
American artistic gymnast abd 2020 Olympic all-around champion Sunisa "Suni" Lee will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Sasha Farber.
Brian Austin Green
Actor, producer, and former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Brian Austin Green will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Sharna Burgess.
Olivia Jade Giannulli
YouTuber and a daughter of actress Lori Loughlin, Olivia Jade Giannulli will be a part of Season 30. Her partner for this season is pro-dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
Martin Kove
Kove, best known for his role as John Kreese in 'The Karate Kid' franchise and the 'Cobra Kai' TV series will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Britt Stewart.
Cody Rigsby
Peloton cycling instructor and social media influencer Cody Rigsby will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Cheryl Burke.
Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin
Professional wrestler and actor Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin will be a part of Season 30. His partner for this season is pro-dancer Witney Carson.
Judges
Season 29 of 'Dancing with the Stars' had Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli in the panel as returning judges. Derek Hough replaced the previous judge Len Goodman, who reportedly couldn't make it to the show due to coronavirus-induced restrictions on traveling. For Season 30, the judges are -- Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba as well as Derek Hough.
Host
Tyra Banks
The other major change as seen in Season 29 of 'Dancing with the Stars' was Tyra Banks's new role on the show as the host and executive producer. She replaced the previous host Tom Bergeron and will be returning for Season 30.
Trailer
With Trya Banks announcing the line-up, Season 30 has quite the interesting selction of celebs. As per the caption shared alongside the trailer - "The future of #DWTS just got even brighter. 🌟 See these stars in the ballroom Sept 20 on ABC!"
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