‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 Cast Rumors: Is Tom Sandoval Joining?

Dancing with the Stars fans can hardly wait for Season 33 – and yet they must.

The latest season of the hit ABC dancing competition show is slated to return in the fall of 2024. As of now, only rumblings of who will be doing the rumba in Season 33 have surfaced, but there is some strong contenders being discussed by people in the know.

Who will compete? Let’s share what we know!

"Dancing With The Stars" Season 28 Finale - November 25, 2019 - Arrivals
(L-R) Gleb Savchenko, Lauren Alaina, Alan Bersten, Hannah Brown, Kel Mitchell, Witney Carson, Sasha Farber and Ally Brooke pose at “Dancing with the Stars” Season 28 Finale at CBS Television City on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 Cast: When Will ABC Announce?

Within the fan community, there are quite a few names being tossed around for competitors this coming season. Some are keen to see Jesse McCartney. Having already done the Masked Singer, the early 00’s pop star has shown he’s open to reality TV and this would fit right into his wheelhouse.

Some other names that are being thrown around are the most recent Bachelors – Joey Graxiadei and Gerry Turner – as well as other reality stars, like Sutton Stracke and Parvati Shallow. 

But there is one name that keeps coming up in conversation time and time again, even amongst the DWTS pros: Tom Sandoval.

Yes, just one season after his ex Ariana Maddox came in third, there are rumors Tom may follow suit in season 33.

Tom Sandoval at the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras performance at Hotel Cafe on November 14, 2021 ((Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images))

Former Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke discussed the casting rumor of the  Vanderpump Rules star  her podcast Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans over the summer, saying she wouldn’t be “shocked” to see someone like Sandoval in the ballroom.

However, Cheryl’s guest, Kristyn Burtt, felt quite differently. “I feel like we’re so over the Scandoval of it all,” Burtt said. “I think he’s perfect for Traitors because he’s been a villain on Vanderpump Rules for so long. But, I feel that just after Ariana [Madix] just did this particular season, we’ve moved on.”

Suppose we’ll see!

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Judges: Who Is Returning This Season?

Not to fear. While the dance floor might look different, the judges panel will be familiar and welcoming!

Judges Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough will all be reaching for their judging paddles this season.

Co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are also expected to return

"Dancing With the Stars" judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Julianne Hough
“Dancing With the Stars” judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Julianne Hough arrive for Disney’s 2024 Upfront presentation at North Javits Center on May 14, 2024 in New York. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

When will ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 air?

ABC’s popular competition show does not have an premiere date quite yet, but fans shouldn’t expect to wait longer than mid-September to bust back into the ballroom.

If it helps, fans on Reddit have shared that producers are already hard at work developing the theme nights, which will include the return of Disney night.

So, not to fear. The premiere date should be announced closer to the end of summer!

What About That David and Victoria Beckham Rumor?

Ah yes, that!

There is a theory going around the internet that Victoria and David Beckham will be joining Dancing With The Stars in season 33. Again, no official announcement has been made on casting. Still, it’s not a wild idea.

Especially because DWTS legend and judge Derek Hough stirred the pot with a post on his Instagram.

He posted a video of the Beckhams dancing together. In his caption, he went straight to the matter. “Are @davidbeckham and @victoriabeckham getting ready for @dancingwiththestars? How about a couples salsa night you two ??” he captioned the photo.

Not going to say no to that!

Who Won ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Last Season?

Last season, Marvel star Xochitl Gomez was paired with Val Chmerkovskiy. The duo won it all and took home The Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Jason Mraz nabbed second place with his partner, Daniella Karagach. And Ariana Madix and her partner, Pasha Pashkov, came in third.

Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars will return this fall on ABC, Disney+, and Hulu.

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