'Dancing With the Stars' 2016: 'America's Next Top Model' Winner Joining Season 22 This Spring?
Model Nyle DiMarco is expected to compete in the upcoming season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars.
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DiMarco is reportedly slated to participate in season 22 of Dancing With the Stars, according to a new Entertainment Tonight article. The 26-year-old is best known as the winner of the most recent season of America's Next Top Model.
Additionally, DiMarco is deaf and would be the second deaf celebrity in Dancing With the Stars history to compete on the show, after Marlee Matlin in season 6.
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DiMarco himself has yet to comment on this report.
ABC has not commented on this or any other casting rumors that have come thus far for Dancing With the Stars. It has also been reported that Real Housewives of Atlanta and sitcom star Kim Fields will also be competing, in addition to Fuller House star Jodie Sweetin. However, neither has been officially announced.
The official cast of Dancing With the Stars will be released on Tuesday, March 8 on ABC's Good Morning America. The lineup of pros is also expected to be announced at that time. Will Derek Hough return and win for the second season in a row or will another pro take home the Mirrorball trophy?
Dancing With the Stars season 22 begins on Monday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
