{"id":12514,"date":"2026-07-21T11:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=12514"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:36:34","slug":"dancing-with-the-stars-the-next-pro-cast-dancers-judges-mentors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=12514","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro\u2019 Cast: Dancers, Judges, Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"post-1236648870\">\n<header class=\"a-article-grid__header\">\n<p class=\"article-excerpt \/\/ a-content-link-style a-font-secondary-xl lrv-u-margin-tb-1 lrv-u-margin-t-050@mobile-max\">Plus, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down all the judges and mentors who will appear on the spinoff.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column@mobile-max lrv-u-justify-content-space-between u-align-items-center@tablet lrv-u-margin-b-1@tablet lrv-u-margin-b-0@desktop-xl\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<time itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-20T22:28:46-07:00\"><br \/>\n\tPublished on July 20, 2026<\/time>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a-article-grid__main lrv-u-border-color-grey-light u-padding-t-150\\@tablet u-padding-t-050@desktop-xl lrv-u-padding-t-00@mobile-max\">\n<article class=\"lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<div class=\"featured-image\">\n<figure class=\"o-figure   lrv-u-max-width-100p\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  \">\n<div class=\"lrv-a-crop-16x9\" style=\"\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro' cast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1 2910w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=1500%2C845 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=125%2C70 125w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=200%2C113 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=295%2C166 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=435%2C245 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=1000%2C564 1000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=681%2C383 681w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=450%2C253 450w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=1440%2C810 1440w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_3541-e1784082388306.jpg?w=2000&amp;h=1126&amp;crop=1&amp;resize=2000%2C1126 2000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\" height=\"\" width=\"\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption class=\"c-figcaption  lrv-u-padding-tb-025\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"a-font-secondary-s lrv-u-margin-r-025\">&#8216;Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro&#8217; cast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"a-font-accent-uppercase-xs lrv-u-color-grey-dark\">Disney\/Vince Valitutti<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"a-content a-content--left-space lrv-a-floated-parent lrv-u-font-family-body lrv-u-line-height-normal lrv-u-font-size-20  u-font-size-22@tablet a-icon-endbug lrv-u-position-relative\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>[This story contains spoilers for episodes one and two of <em>Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro<\/em>.]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em>Dancing With the Stars <\/em>is getting ready to welcome the addition of a new professional dancer at the end of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-news\/watch-dancing-with-the-stars-the-next-pro-live-stream-free-1236646622\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Next Pro<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tThe <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-news\/watch-dancing-with-the-stars-the-next-pro-live-stream-free-1236646622\/\">spinoff<\/a> stars a group of 12 dancers who must compete in weekly challenges for a shot at becoming the next pro dancer on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/lists\/dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-cast\/\">season 35<\/a> of <em>Dancing With the Stars.<\/em> Only time will tell who will win the series, securing a spot in the main series\u2019 recurring cast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tWith new episodes airing Mondays, <em>The Hollywood<\/em> <em>Reporter<\/em> is breaking down all the details on the cast of dancers, who was eliminated each week, the judges and mentors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em>This story was originally published on July 14, and has been updated after each elimination.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"pmc-gallery-vertical\">\n<div class=\"c-gallery-vertical-loader u-gallery-app-shell-loader\">\n<ul class=\"pmc-fallback-list-items lrv-a-unstyle-list lrv-u-margin-t-2\">\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Robert Irwin<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Robert Irwin\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Robert Irwin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_13748_v2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tSeason 34 champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-features\/robert-irwin-dwts-win-interview-bindi-terri-legacy-all-stars-1236437784\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Irwin<\/a> serves as the host of <em>Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Mark Ballas<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mark Ballas for 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.'\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg 2590w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=1500,843 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=125,70 125w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=200,112 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=295,166 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=435,244 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=1000,562 1000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=681,383 681w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=450,253 450w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=1440,810 1440w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mark Ballas for 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.'\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg 2590w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=1500,843 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=125,70 125w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=200,112 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=295,166 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=435,244 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=1000,562 1000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=681,383 681w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=450,253 450w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_08444_v2-e1784068501778.jpg?resize=1440,810 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tThree-time Mirrorball Champion <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-features\/dancing-with-the-stars-next-pro-mark-ballas-judge-season-35-1236648553\/\">Mark Ballas<\/a> is one of two permanent judges on <em>Next Pro<\/em>. He joined <em>Dancing With the Stars\u2019 <\/em>season five cast as a pro, and has become a mainstay on the recurring pro cast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Shirley Ballas<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Shirley Ballas\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Shirley Ballas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_15791_v1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tShirley Ballas, mother to Mark, is the second recurring <em>Next Pro<\/em> judge. She is a staple in the ballroom dance world, and also serves as the head judge of <em>Strictly Come Dancing<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Derek Hough<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mark Ballas, Shirley Ballas and Derek Hough on 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.'\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=1500,846 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=125,70 125w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=200,113 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=295,166 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=435,245 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=1000,564 1000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=681,383 681w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=450,253 450w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=2000,1126 2000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mark Ballas, Shirley Ballas and Derek Hough on 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.'\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=1500,846 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=125,70 125w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=200,113 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=295,166 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=435,245 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=1000,564 1000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=681,383 681w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=450,253 450w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181454_1689-e1784068367236.jpg?resize=2000,1126 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Vince Valitutti\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em>Dancing With the Stars<\/em> judge and six-time Mirrorball Champion Derek Hough was the first <em>Next Pro<\/em> guest judge. He taught the dancers jive and samba numbers, where judging technique was at the forefront of the premiere week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Brandon Armstrong<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Brandon Armstrong\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=1500,1200 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=200,160 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=295,236 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=435,348 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=1000,800 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Brandon Armstrong\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=1500,1200 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=200,160 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=295,236 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=435,348 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181568_0817.jpg?resize=1000,800 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Vince Valitutti\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<em>Dancing With the Stars<\/em> pro Brandon Armstrong joined as the second guest judge, where during episode two, the dancers\u2019 storytelling abilities were on full display. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Briar Nolet<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Briar\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Briar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_05214_R4.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>27<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Los Angeles\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Commercial dance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tBriar Nolet was eliminated during the first episode of <em>Next Pro<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Jake Monreal<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Jake\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Jake\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_07364_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>22<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Miami<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tJake Monreal was eliminated during the first episode of <em>Next Pro<\/em>. Before appearing on the show, Jake joined the <em>Dancing With the Stars<\/em> family as a junior pro dancer on the <em>Juniors<\/em> spinoff, where he was mentored by Sasha Farber.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Benjamin \u201cBenji\u201d Castro<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Benji\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?w=1001\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg 2001w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=1001,1500 1001w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=133,200 133w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=197,295 197w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=290,435 290w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=667,1000 667w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?w=1001\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Benji\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg 2001w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=1001,1500 1001w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=133,200 133w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=197,295 197w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=290,435 290w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_04141_R2.jpg?resize=667,1000 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>25<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Miami<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY <\/strong>Latin\/Commercial Dance<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tBenjamin \u201cBenji\u201d Castro was eliminated during episode two of <em>The Next Pro<\/em>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Adele Zaikman<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Adele\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Adele\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02214_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>24<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>AJ Pritchard<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"AJ\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"AJ\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_00852_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>31<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>London<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY <\/strong>Ballroom\/Latin<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tAJ Pritchard is the brother to <em>Love Island<\/em> alum Curtis Pritchard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Allen Genkin<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Allen\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=1500,1030 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=200,137 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=295,203 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=435,299 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=1000,687 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Allen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=1500,1030 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=200,137 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=295,203 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=435,299 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_02999_R3.jpg?resize=1000,687 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>36<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>San Jose, California\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY <\/strong>Latin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Erik Linder<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Erik\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Erik\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_06610_R1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>26<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Tampa, Florida\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Natalie Jolley<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Natalie\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Natalie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_09909_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>20<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>New York, New York<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Ballroom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Nina Mayster<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Nina\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Nina\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_10913_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>28<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Selena Hamilton<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Selena\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Selena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_14567_R1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>21<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY <\/strong>Commercial<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Stephani Sosa<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Stephani\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Stephani\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_16689_R2.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>26<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY <\/strong>Ballroom\/Latin<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tStephani Sosa was part of <em>Dancing With the Stars<\/em>\u2019 season 33 troupe. She is also the sister to pro dancer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-features\/ezra-sosa-dancing-with-the-stars-social-media-jordan-chiles-1236366793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ezra Sosa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Tristen Sanders<\/h2>\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-hollywoodreporter-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Tristen\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?w=1500\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?w=1500\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Tristen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=1500,1001 1500w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=295,197 295w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=435,290 435w, https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/181361_18193_R1.jpg?resize=1000,667 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\"\/><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Disney\/Maarten De Boer\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>AGE <\/strong>28<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>FROM <\/strong>Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\t<strong>SPECIALITY<\/strong> Ballroom\/Hip-hop<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/  a-font-body-m     \">\n\tDancing With the Stars: The Next Pro <em>airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC, with episodes available to stream Tuesdays on <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_thehollywoodreporter?q=https%3A%2F%2Fdisneyplus.bn5x.net%2Fc%2F256585%2F564546%2F9358%3FsubId1%3DTHR%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.disneyplus.com%252Fbrowse%252Fentity-f0baf99d-f7a6-4c3e-8634-3c01b30f2b72&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Flists%2Fdancing-with-the-stars-next-pro-cast-judges%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Disney+ and 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