Dancing With Stars Adds Influencer Alix Earle Season 34

Social media influencer Alix Earle has been announced as a contestant on Season 34 of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, joining wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin as one of the first confirmed participants. Earle, known for her TikTok "Get Ready With Me" videos and hosting the Hot Mess podcast, has gained significant recognition including spots on Forbes’ Top Creators list and Allure’s Beauty Creator of the Year. She expressed excitement about the opportunity, noting her past dance experience but highlighting ballroom dancing as a new challenge. The show, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and enjoyed strong ratings in Season 33, will continue to air on ABC and Disney+ with episodes streaming on Hulu. Fans have shown mixed reactions to Earle's casting, with some enthusiastic and others unfamiliar with her work. The full cast and premiere date will be announced closer to the fall launch.