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Meet the cast of Dancing With The Stars Australia 2023

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Get ready to put on your tap shoes because Dancing With The Stars Australia is set to make a grand comeback on Channel Seven.

This highly anticipated 2023 series marks the show’s second instalment on the network, having originally aired from 2004 to 2015 before briefly moving to Channel 10. Now back on Channel Seven, the upcoming season is poised to be even more spectacular than ever before.

During an interview on The Morning Show, the show’s host, Sonia Kruger, shared some exciting insights about what fans can expect in the new season.

“We have a fresh batch of celebrities,” she revealed, clarifying that “it’s not just celebrities…These are individuals who have never participated before. They are all completely new to this.”

With production already underway, rumours about the star-studded cast have started to emerge and now we know for certain four contestants! 

Meet the cast of Dancing With the Stars 2023

Laura Byrne
Laura will be competing on this year’s Dancing With The Stars. (Credit: Instagram) (Credit: Instagram)

Laura Byrne 

Laura made the exciting announcement on The Pickup alongside co-host Brittany Hockley. 

“Laura, we have been on the edge of our seats for months now, wondering what this big excitement is, wondering why you’re scurrying around in secret, taking secret phone calls,” began Brittany. 

“I’m not pregnant,” clarified Laura before dropping some hints. “I know that you guys think I’m particularly sexy and I’m very, very coordinated…like these limbs were made for moving baby!”

“I know that you guys describe me as having rhythm in my body…” she continued before making her announcement.  

“I’m doing Dancing with the Stars!”

Charlie Albone
Charlie Albone has also been named a contestant. (Credit: Instagram) (Credit: Instagram)

Charlie Albone

Australian landscape designer and television presenter, Charlie Albone also announced his role in the new season of Dancing With The Stars. The Selling Houses Australia host made the exciting announcement on The Morning Show. 

Matt Preston
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Matt Preston

Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston will be dancing up a storm on this year’s season!

Sally Pearson
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Sally Pearson

Aussie Olympic champion Sally Pearson has also been announced as part of the 2023 cast.

James Magnussen
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James Magnussen

It looks like we’re getting double the Olympic talent on this year’s season, with Aussie swimmer James Magnussen dancing for his chosen charity.

Virginia gay
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Virginia Gay

Australian actress, Virginia Gay, who is most known for her work on Winners & Losers and All Saints will also be competing this year.

Christie Whelan Browne
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Christie Whelan Browne

Aussie actress Christie Whelan Brownie will also be putting her performing talents to good use, as she competes for her chosen charity.

Phil Burton
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Phil Burton

Human Nature’s very own Phil Burton will be competing for the prized Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophy.

Paulini
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Paulini 

Australian Idol Icon Paulini has been named as a contestant on this year’s season of Dancing With The Stars.

Emily Weir
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Emily Weir

Home and Away star Emily Weir will be competing for her chosen charity on the upcoming season.

Gavin Wanganeen
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Gavin Wanganeen

AFL royalty, Gavin Wanganeen will be swapping the footy boots for dancing shoes as he prepares to compete in this year’s season.

The Chaser Dancing With The Stars
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Issa Shultz

Issa Schultz, best known for being one of the “chasers” on The Chase Australia and affectionately nicknamed “The Supernerd” will also be competing. 

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