The Dancing with The Stars: All Stars 2022 contestants have been revealed, with household names being paired with former winners to vie for the coveted mirror ball trophy.
Right off the back of its 2021 season, Seven Network has announced the star-studded cast for the second All Stars season, which will return to our screens next year.
Daryl Somers and Sonia Kruger will return as hosts, and the cast include winners, finalists and all-time fan favourites, who will compete alongside four wildcard entrants.
Scroll on to see which of your favourites are returning to the dance floor and which wildcards will be joining them.
Angie Kent
Former Bachelorette and Gogglebox star Angie Kent will be hitting the dance floor once more, after she first appeared on season 17 of Dancing With The Stars in 2020.
“If we can dance as well as how awkward I am and how much smack we talk…then we are in for a solid shot!” she said on Instagram.
Anthony Koutoufides
Season 5 winner Anthony Koutoufides is back for another chance to take the mirror ball trophy home, after making his debut on the dance floor in 2006.
“15 years ago I had one of the greatest experiences of my life and now I have the privilege of doing it all again with the very talented @jessraffa.dancefit as my dance partner,” the AFL star said on Instagram.
“This will certainly test the old body but looking forward to the challenge again. Bring it on!!”
Ricki-Lee Coulter
Singer-songwriter Ricki-Lee showed what she was made of back on season 14 in 2014, and now she’s ready to do it all over again.
“I’m coming for that mirror ball 🏆 After coming 7th on Idol & 3rd on DWTS in 2014…I’m hoping this upward trend continues & I can actually win something for once in my life 🤣🤣🤣 Let’s go get this @jarrydbyrne,” she said on Instagram.
The Aussie singer said she is “excited to get out of the house” after spending most of the past 18 months at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I feel like I’ve been a sloth on the couch for a couple of years throughout lockdown, so it’s nice, I’m excited!” she said.
Bridie Carter
Actress Bridie Carter is ready to heat up the dance floor after she won season 7 in 2007, where she left the judges in total awe of her final dance.
Will she be able to take home the win once more? We’ll just have to wait and see!
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Grant Denyer
Grant Denyer, who won the show back in 2006, will return for a second shot at the title, as well as 2007 winner, McLeod’s Daughters star Bridie Carter.
“When I did this 15 years ago it was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life, it’s so magical,” Grant told Seven.
“Last time it was so hectic that I barely remember it, so this time I just want to savour it.”
Cameron Daddo
Coming in as one of the season’s wildcards is none other than actor Cameron Daddo, who is set to shake things up on the dance floor.
“Challenge myself? Don’t mind if I do!! Nothing like stepping into a world I know NOTHING about! @dancingau #dancingAU @channel7 oh yes, stay with me here, there’ll be plenty of giggles and adventures,” he said on Instagram.
Courtney Act
Also looking to claim victory is entertainer Courtney Act, who first appeared on season 16 in 2019.
“I’m doing All Stars… Dancing With The Stars All Stars that is! @joshuakeefedancer and I are rip-roaring and ready to take to the d-floor!” she said on Instagram.
David Rodan
Former AFL player David Rodan won the trophy during his stint on season 14 in 2014, and now he’s back to reclaim the winning title.
“Time to dust of the dancing shoes and get back on the d-floor! Pumped to be joining the cast of @dancingau All Stars,” he said on Instagram.
“There’s an incredible line up of past winners, finalists and wild cards = very tough competition. Just hoping these old knees hold up.”
Deni Hines
Music artist Deni Hines is another wild card for the 2022 season of Dancing With The Stars, and is ready to show these All Stars what she’s got.
“Due to COVID-19, I wasn’t able to do any dancing at all and when this opportunity came up I thought, absolutely, l can dance,” she told the Sunday Telegraph.
“I just turned 51 and I wanted to show Australia that just because you’re 51 or 50, 49 you don’t have to stop being active.”
Kris Smith
Model, TV presenter and former footballer Kris Smith is coming in as a wildcard to the dance floor, and will fight to prove he has what it takes to win.
“Having never danced a step in my life, why did I think this was a good idea? 🕺🏽🤣…. @siobhanlpower you have a tough task ahead teaching me to dance…” he said on Instagram.
Kylie Gillies
The Morning Show presenter Kylie Gillies, who placed third on the 2009 series, said it’s “so exciting” to be back on the dancefloor.
“They didn’t have to ask twice, I was just so excited to do it again,” she said.
“My heart wants to do it, I just hope my body can keep up. That’s my big worry.”
Olympia Valance
Actress Olympia Valance will be putting her best foot forward this season, after first appearing on the dance floor for season 16 in 2019.
Rob Mills
After finishing second last back in 2009 on season 9, actor and entertainer Rob Mills said he’s back and he’s got something to prove.
“If I’m going to be Musical Theatre’s Rob Mills, I want that triple-threat title,” he said on Instagram.
Sam Mac
Another wildcard entrant for this season is Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac, who will show Australia and the judges what he’s got on the dance floor.
This story was originally published on our sister site New Idea.
