The entire cast of "Dancing With The Stars" appeared on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, September 6. The premiere of Season 25 is on September 18. The milestone season includes a pretty little liar, an actress, a property brother, a former LA Laker, an actor from "Hamilton," a race car driver, a singer in 98 degree heat, a former NFL player, an 80s music icon, a reality star, a violinist, a real estate mogul, a wrestler, and an ESPN star.

Returning pros and their partners

Two pros are returning after taking seasons off. Mark Ballas took two seasons off to perform in Broadway's "Jersey Boys" and to get married.

His partner is Lindsey Stirling, a renowned violinist.

Cheryl Burke is returning after taking one season off. Her partner is former NFL star Terrell Owens. He pointed out that he is known by his initials T.O. Also, his real name rhymes with Cheryl, in case people don't know how to pronounce it.

Interesting tidbits

There are twins on the show, but not twins to each other. Pro wrestler Nikki Bella is dancing with Artem Chigvintsev, while her twin sister, Brie, will be watching from the sidelines. The reigning champion, Emma Slater, is partnered with the other twin, Drew Scott, while his identical twin brother, Jonathan, will offer his support.

Newly married couple Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are partnered with Nick and Vanessa Lachey.

Maks' brother Val Chmerkovskiy is dancing with former Paralympic swimmer and ESPN personality Victoria Arlen who couldn't walk a year ago. For ten years, she suffered from two rare autoimmune disorders that prevented her from speaking, eating, and moving.

Pro Keo Motsepe is usually partnered with older women. This season is no exception.

He is dancing with 68-year old real estate mogul and "Shark Tank" investor Barbara Corcoran. Barbara is the third shark to appear on "Dancing with the Stars." Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec were also contestants in previous seasons.

Fans always like to see athletes on the show. Other than Owens, former NBA star Derek Fisher is competing and dancing with Sharna Burgess.

Race car driver Frankie Muniz is dancing with one-time champion Witney Carson.

"Hamilton" actor, Jordan Fisher, is dancing with Lindsay Arnold. Actress Sasha Pieterse is partnered with Gleb Savchenko. She follows her "Pretty Little Liars" co-stars Brant Daugherty and Janel Parrish, who have also competed.

Debbie Gibson, a music icon from the 80s, is partnered with Alan Bersten during his first season after being promoted from the troupe.
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