Meet the 'Dancing With the Stars: Juniors' Pairs Taking on the Ballroom
The Dancing With the Stars: Juniors competitors may be young, but they're ready to bring the heat [...]
Addison Osta Smith with Lev Khmelev
Master Chef Junior winner Addison Osta Smith will be kicking up her heels with Pro Dance LA performer Lev Khmelev during the new season. The duo will be mentored by Keo Motsepe, currently dancing with Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch in the adult season of DWTS.
prevnextAlana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson with Tristan Ianiero
The former star of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, who now appears on Mama June: From Not to Hot on WE Tv, will be dancing alongside Art & Soul Dance Company member Tristan Ianiero this season. The duo will be mentored by Artem Chigvintsev, currently paired with Paralympic alpine skier Danelle Umstead in the ongoing season of DWTS. Umstead is the first blind competitor to ever dance in the ABC reality show, and she and Chigvintsev have formed a special bond that have allowed the two to dance even with her limited sight.
prevnextAkash Vukoti with Kamri Peterson
Akash Vukoti, who in 2016 made history as the youngest competitor ever in the National Spelling Bee at age 6, will be dancing alongside pro dancer Kamri Peterson this season. The dancers will be mentored by Witney Carson, who is currently dancing alongside Disney star Milo Manheim in DWTS.
prevnextAriana Greenblatt with Artyon Celestine
Ariana Greenblatt, who played young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War, will be taking on a new challenge with the help of partner Artyon Celestine, who appeared in A Christmas Story Live! last year. The two are mentored by Brandon Armstrong, a pro newcomer to DWTS currently competing alongside singer Tinashe.
prevnextHudson West with Kameron Couch
General Hospital actor Hudson West will be taking his skills from the hospital to the ballroom this season alongside Westside Dance Project member Kameron "Kami" Couch. The two will be mentored by Hayley Erbert, who is a member of the DWTS dance troupe, but has yet to make her premiere as a pro lead.
prevnextJason Maybaum with Elliana Walmsley
Raven's Home actor Jason Maybaum is putting in the work this season alongside partner Elliana Walmsley, who appeared on Dance Moms alongside coach Abby Lee Miller. The dance pair is going to be mentored by Emma Slater, who is currently competing with Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider on DWTS.
prevnextMackenzie Ziegler with Sage Rosen
Another Dance Moms alum, singer Mackenzie Ziegler will be paired with Bloc LA pro dancer Sage Rosen, who previously appeared on Disney's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. The dance team will be mentored by Gleb Savchenko, who alongside partner and comedian Nikki Glaser, was the first duo to be sent home during the ongoing season of DWTS last week.
prevnextMandla Morris with Brightyn Brems
Icon Stevie Wonder's son, Mandla Morris, will be trying to bring his dad's musical skills to the ballroom alongside World of Dance alum Brightyn Brems. The two will be mentored by Cheryl Burke, who is currently working with Fuller House actor Juan Pablo Di Pace during the ongoing season of DWTS.
prevnextMiles Brown with Rylee Arnold
Black-ish actor Miles Brown will be testing his chops in the ballroom as a duo with pro dancer Rylee Arnold, who is the younger sister of DWTS pro Lindsay Arnold. Big sister Lindsay will be guiding the two through the competition, and is currently working with former NFL player DeMarcus Ware during the ongoing season of the adult DWTS.
prevnextSky Brown with JT Church
Pro skateboarder Sky Brown is trading her skateboard for a pair of heels during the upcoming season, working with So You Think You Can Dance: Next Generation alum JT Church in their quest for the Mirrorball Trophy. The two will be mentored by Alan Bersten, who is working with model Alexis Ren during the ongoing DWTS season.
prevnextSophia Pippen with Jake Monreal
Sophia Pippen, the daughter of legendary NBA player Scottie Pippen, is hoping her time on DWTS: Juniors will be a slam dunk alongside So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation alum Jake Monreal. The two will be mentored by Sasha Farber, who is currently paired with Olympian Mary Lou Retton in the ongoing season of DWTS.
prevnextTripp Johnston with Hailey Bills
Tripp Johnston, whose mother Bristol Palin just joined the cast of Teen Mom OG, will be showing off his stuff alongside young pro dancer Hailey Bills, whose aunt, Jenna Johnson, will be mentoring the pair during their time on DWTS: Juniors. Johnson is currently competing on the adult season of DWTS alongside The Bachelorette alum Joe "Grocery Store Joe" Amabile.
But which of these pairs will rise to the top?
Dancing With the Stars: Juniors premieres Sunday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Photo credit: ABC/Ed Herrera
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