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Mick Joest

Dancing With The Stars Is Adding A Popular Athlete, And It's Someone I Never Saw Coming

Jackson Olson DWTS Derek Hough Banana Ball Disney The Savannah Bananas
Carrie Ann and Derek hold up their "10" paddles while Alfonso stands between them in a lavender suit. .

Dancing with the Stars is certainly known for recruiting a myriad of public figures from different disciplines to join seasons. Among those typically chosen to take part in the competition for the Mirrorball Trophy are athletes. However, I wasn't expecting to hear that a member of the Savannah Bananas would be in the ballroom when DWTS returns for its 35th season amid the 2026 TV schedule. And the star in question is baseball player and influencer Jackson Olson!

This confirmation comes after it recent rumors saying that the Olson might be joining the show, and the news was met with a lot of excitement. Check out the announcement:

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