DANCING with the Stars always manages to get some notable names to pair up with the show's professional dancers. While no official casting announcement has been made, eagle-eyed fans believe they've figured out at least one recent celebrity joining the show's upcoming season. This year's Summer Olympics have featured the world's best athletes, and some of them are also making a name for themselves outside of the sports world.
It comes as no surprise, then, for Dancing with the Stars to swoop in and feature at least one Olympian in their upcoming season. On Monday, Reddit user @teddivan96 revealed some major news about one of the stars rumored to be joining the reality competition series. Just days after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, rugby union player Ilona Maher reportedly followed the official DWTS Instagram account.
Read More On Ilona Maher Her casting isn't confirmed, and while neither ABC nor Ilona have commented on the follow, fans of both the show and the Olympian are buzzing with excitement at the rumor. "Yes yes yes yes yes," one Reddit user commented, alongside a raised hands emoji. "I love her! She is awesome!" another user added.
"If this ends up happening and they give her a partner that doesn’t suck...
PREPARE TO BE SICK OF ME," another user joked. Most read in Reality "YESSSS NO WAY I LOVE HER I HOPE SHES ON THIS SEASON," another fan exclaimed. "She would be so fun!! Such a bad a** woman," another user added.
"The way I would be .