Another Contestant Revealed for New Season of DANCING WITH THE STARS!
By: Caryn Robbins Aug. 26, 2015
On last night's SPORTS NATION on ESPN, it was revealed that Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza will be among the contestants cutting a rug on the upcoming 21st season of DANCING WITH THE STARS.
During his appearance on last night's show, the jockey revealed that while he has no prior dancing experience and lacks rhythm, he hopes that his professional dance partner will be able to turn things around.
In June, Espinoza rode race horse American Pharoah into the history books by winning the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes. The achievement was last attained 37 years. Watch the official announcement below:
Earlier this week, it was announced that Bindi Irwin,daughter of the late ANIMAL enthusiast Steve Irwin, would also be competing on the upcoming season. On Monday she joked to GMA, "The judges scare me more than crocodiles." Two additional contestants will be revealed on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT on Thursday while the remaining contestants will be announced on ABC on Sept. 2. The new season premieres on Sept. 14.Videos