Is Ilona Maher joining ‘DWTS’ Season 33? Olympic medalist’s Instagram activity sparks rumors
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Dancing with the Stars' always attracts high-profile individuals to partner with the talented professional dancers on the show. Each season brings new surprises and exciting partnerships that captivate audiences and keep fans eagerly anticipating.
Despite no official casting announcement, fans have speculated that Olympic medalist Ilona Maher may be joining the upcoming Season 33 of the popular dance show. This speculation was fueled by fans noticing clues on Instagram, such as Ilona following the official 'DWTS' account.
A Reddit user @teddivan96 shared this news, adding to the excitement surrounding Ilona potentially joining Season 33 of the reality competition series.
As of now, there is no official confirmation of her casting, and ABC and Ilona have yet to address the speculation. However, the rumor has sparked a wave of anticipation among fans of the show and the Olympian.
One social media user commented, "Yes yes yes yes yes."
Followed by a user who penned, "I love her! She is awesome!"
A user exclaimed, "YESSSS NO WAY I LOVE HER I HOPE SHES ON THIS SEASON."
Another user chimed in, "If this ends up happening and they give her a partner that doesn’t suck…PREPARE TO BE SICK OF ME."
A user wrote, "She would be so fun!! Such a bad a** woman."
Another user quipped, "The way I would be voting for her so fast."
Ilona Maher wins Bronze medal at 2024 Paris Olympics
Ilona Maher, an American rugby union player, made her debut for the United States women's national rugby union team in 2018. She also represented the United States in rugby sevens at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she played a key role in helping the team win a bronze medal.
The rugby champion gained popularity three years ago for her humorous behind-the-scenes posts from the Tokyo Olympics. In the bronze medal match against Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ilona was instrumental in the team's victory with a thrilling finish that saw Alex “Spiff” Sedrick scoring a last-minute try and converting the kick for the win.
'The Bachelor' alum Joey Graziadei is rumored to join 'DWTS' Season 33
Joey Graziadei has been teasing fans with subtle clues suggesting that he might be participating in the upcoming Season 33 of 'Dancing With the Stars.'
In a recent interview, Joey hinted at his excitement for future projects, leading many to speculate that one of those projects could be a stint on the popular dance competition show. These potential hints were dropped during a podcast appearance alongside Kelsey Anderson on Jason Tartick's Trading Secrets podcast.
The fans were not only intrigued by a comment hinting at a potential increase in wealth that Joey was anticipating, but they were also left pondering the possibility of the show being in the works when it seemed that the couple's initial intention to relocate to New York City following the conclusion of the summer had undergone a shift.
“We know that’s where we want to end up and do a few years there, we’re not sure exactly when yet. We know hat we’re going to be leaving New Oreans sometime in August, we’re trying to get a little bit of an idea of what we’re going to be doing after that," Joey said.
“So it’s up in the air, but I think I would be shocked that by the end of the year we’re not living in New York City,” he further added.
'The Bachelor' alum added, "We might have some in between stuff we’re still trying to figure out, because again we have so much going on right now. But if we’re not living in New York by Christmas time, I’d be pretty shocked.”
When will 'DWTS' Season 33 premiere?
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 33 is set to make its grand debut on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 on both ABC and Disney+. Fans of the popular dancing competition can expect an official announcement regarding the cast members in the upcoming weeks leading up to the premiere. With the show scheduled to hit the airwaves next month, excitement is building as viewers eagerly await to see which celebrities will be hitting the dance floor this season.
