The “Dancing With the Stars” cast is speaking out ahead of the reality show’s season 34 premiere and sharing a sneak peek inside the ballroom.
“I've never done anything like this before and it's always been a dream of mine,” Jen Affleck, who is also one of the stars of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” said.
Despite her newbie status, though, Affleck’s pro partner, Jan Ravnik, who danced with Taylor Swift on her history-making Eras tour, has her back.
“We are ready. I think we’re ready so there’s just excitement,” Ravnik said.
Alongside Affleck and Ravnik, Olympian Jordan Chiles is also getting ready to make her ballroom debut and said she’s preparing to showcase a variety of moves.
“I would probably say expect a lot of sass and very energetic movement,” Chiles said.
“Girl, so many flicks, tricks, splits, everything,” Chiles’ pro partner, Ezra Sosa, added.
The dancing pairs are putting their final touches on their first routines.
“I love to run stuff like over and over and over again until I get it perfect, and [pro partner Brandon Armstrong’s] OK with that,” Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui said.
Danielle Fishel and pro partner Pasha Pashkov said they’ve been “locked in” and in sync nearly from the start.
“She came in locked in. She came in today so focused,” Pashkov said. “What did I say right away? I was like, ‘Your energy – on point.’”
“The vibes are immaculate,” Fishel agreed. “Pasha and I are just super locked in. It feels great.”
“I didn’t think there was a match to my perfectionism but there is,” the actress added of her and Pashkov’s working styles.
“She has everything to be a dancer. She’s flexible, strong, balanced, coordinated,” Pashkov said of Fishel.
But as the premiere gets closer, the contestants are also trying to shake off some pre-dance jitters.
“I'll definitely be at home tonight, like just running the routine,” social media star Alix Earle said.
“Bruises everywhere, blisters on my feet, my back hurts, but still happy to be here,” Affleck added.
Season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars" premieres Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET and PT on ABC and Disney+.
The new season cast includes “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jen Affleck with partner Jan Ravnik; author and influencer Hilaria Baldwin with partner Gleb Savchenko; Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles with partner Ezra Sosa; NBA All-Star Baron Davis with partner Britt Stewart; social media personality Alix Earle with partner Val Chmerkovskiy; social media and reality TV star Dylan Efron with partner Daniella Karagach; actor and musician Corey Feldman with partner Jenna Johnson; “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel with partner Pasha Pashkov; actress Elaine Hendrix with partner Alan Bersten; Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying with partner Rylee Arnold; wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin with partner Witney Carson; “Fifth Harmony” singer Lauren Jauregui with partner Brandon Armstrong; “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Whitney Leavitt with partner Mark Ballas; and last but not least, comedian Andy Richter with partner Emma Slater.
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