Jojo Siwa will dance with a female professional, it was announced at a press conference Thursday during a press tour of the Television Critics Association. This is the first time the two women have starred together in the show’s 30 seasons.
Siwa said she prides herself on choosing to dance with a woman who “breaks a wall that has never been broken before” and tells younger people that you can “dance with whom you want to dance.” .”
Siwa, a singer and social media star, Open about her gender in January, stating that she is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and in a relationship.
Gymnast Suni Lee, a three-time Olympic medalist gymnast, joins the program after taking home a gold medal in the all-around competition at the recent Tokyo Olympics.
Additional members – and associates of Siwa and Lee – will be announced on September 8.
The new season premieres on September 20.
