The Triple Crown-winning jockey joins Bindi Irwin as a celebrity contestant for the next edition of the competition series.
- August 26, 2015
AceShowbiz -
"Dancing with the Stars" has announced another celebrity contestant for its upcoming cycle. Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza has been added to the cast for the 21st season, joining Bindi Irwin, the 17-year-old daughter of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin.
Victor's participation in the dancing competition was announced on SportsNation on Tuesday, August 25. The full line-up of contestants as well as the pairing will be revealed Wednesday, September 2 on "Good Morning America".
#DWTS welcomes our second star of the season, Triple Crown Winner @EspinozasVictor! Will he win the mirror ball?
https://t.co/1RCs2bLGhq
— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) August 25, 2015
In related news, HollywoodLife.com reports that Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter and actress Alexa Vega will also participate in the reality show. The rumor has not been confirmed by ABC.
"DWTS" will kick off the new season on September 14 at 8 P.M. ET on ABC. Pro dancers Derek Hough, Karina Smirnoff, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas, Artem Chigvintsev, Allison Holker, Sharna Burgess, Peta Murgatroyd and Witney Carson have signed up for this coming edition.
