BACHELOR's Chris Soules Officially Joins Season 20 of 'Dancing With the Stars'

Following weeks of rumors and speculation, THE BACHELOR's Chris Soules appeared on this morning's Good Morning America with his fiance Whitney Bischoff, and confirmed the news that he will be the final contestant on the upcoming season of DANCING WITH THE STARS.

"It's the worst kept secret ever," he joked of the network's attempt to create suspense around the 'mystery dance contestant.'

As the 12th celebrity contestant for the 20th season of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS, Soules will team with pro dancer and reigning champ, Witney Carson. He joins a tradition of Bachelors and Bachelorettes who have participated on the dance competition including Sean Lowe, Jake Pavelka and Melissa Rycroft, winner of the DWTS All-Stars competition.

Soules joins previously announced DWTS contestants Robert Herjavec (Shark Tank), singer Patti LaBelle, model Charlotte McKinney, football player MICHAEL SAM and Rumer Willis, and more.

Dancing with the Stars returns to the ABC line up this Monday, March 16th.

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