On Wednesday morning, ABC revealed the season 29 cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars (DWTS),’ and we are pleasantly surprised by the diversity.
The reveal also confirmed that Tyra Banks will be the new host of DWTS, making her the first African American woman to do so.
Six out of fifteen contestants on the new season are Black or a person of color. They are:
“Hot in Herre” rapper Nelly
Former Chicago Bull Charles Oakley
Child star Skai Jackson
Former NFL Star Vernon Davis
The Real Co-Host Jeannie Mai
Six Feet Under Actress Justina Machado
Another surprising addition to the line up is quirky and potentially murderous Carole Baskin from Netflix’s infamous docuseries, Tiger King.
Tell Us: Who are you rooting for?