The second season of Dancing With The Stars: All Stars will premiere on Sunday, February 20.
Winners, finalists and fan favourites from the past 17 seasons of the show will be making their way back to the dancefloor for their chance to win the coveted mirror ball trophy.
The returning stars, as well as a few wild cards, will be facing the judgement panel of Todd McKenney, Helen Richey, Paul Mercurio and Mark Wilson. The show will be hosted by Daryl Somers and Sonia Kruger.
The 2022 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars cast includes:
Angie Kent, 2020 Favourite
Dancing for: Black Dog Institute
Why did you decide to do Dancing With The stars: All Stars and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I decided to do the show this time for myself. The first time I felt I had to do it. I was first asked fresh after The Bachelorette and the execs were so excited,I was so exhausted and in a fresh public relationship. So last time I did it for other people, this time I’m doing it for myself. I owe it to that fragile worn out bag of nerves back in early 2020!”
Angie Kent
Anthony Koutoufides. 2006 Winner
Dancing for: KIDS Foundation
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I had a wonderful experience on DWTS in 2006, memories that will last forever; I had to do it again.”
Anthony Koutoufides
Bridie Carter, 2014 Grand Finalist
Dancing For: Support Act
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I had quite an unexpected and incredible time when I first did the show. Initially, it was one of the most terrifying jobs I have ever done but it ended up being one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling. I got really fit and certainly enjoyed pushing my body to its limits. To be frank, I question my sanity in returning – why not just leave on a high? Why return? It will be so interesting to see how it is a second time around.”
Bridie Carter
Cameron Daddo, Wild Card
Dancing For: Ronald McDonald House
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I wanted to get out from behind the SmoothFM microphone and move. Challenge something I have long told myself – dancing is for others, not me.”
Cameron Daddo
Courtney Act, 2019 Runner up
Dancing For: Black Rainbow
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I had so much fun on my first season, I couldn’t wait to return. I can’t say that about most reality TV shows I have been on.”
Courtney Act
David Rodan, 2014 Winner
Dancing for: The Carly Ryan Foundation
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I really wanted to do it for my family. My sons were very young last time I was on show and had no real understanding of what I was doing. This time around they’re a lot older and are very excited to see their dad put his best foot forward on the dancefloor. I always encourage my boys to try new things outside of their comfort zone and apply themselves in all they do, so I really want to “practice what I preach” this season.”
David Rodan
Deni Hines, Wild Card
Dancing For: Oasis Africa Australia
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I decided to take on this fantastic experience because I love to dance and what better way to get fit and have fun.”
Deni Hines
Grant Denyer, 2006 Winner
Dancing For: The Smith Family
Why did you decide to do the show again? – “Dancing on this show was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Later when I hosted, I was reminded how much fun it is to be a contestant. I always wanted another shot of getting on the dancefloor. This show means the world to me. I love being part of this show whether I’m a contestant, host or changing a lightbulb in the lighting rig.”
Grant Denyer
Chris Smith, Wild Card
Dancing For: White Ribbon Australia
Why did you decide to do the show again and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “My two girls love dancing at the moment and I’ve never known if I could dance at all, so both those things made me decide it was a good idea. I want to make them proud to see dad dancing on TV and I wanted to overcome insecurities of my own.”
Chris Smith
Kylie Gillies, 2009 Grand Finalist
Dancing For: Melanoma Institute Australia
Why did you decide to do the show again and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “My first time around the dancefloor was in 2009. In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago and in others, just like yesterday. After finishing the first time, I also wished “If only I could do it all again, knowing what I do now!” Well I’m getting the chance to make that happen. It’s a dream, a really good one. I’m so happy and grateful because it’s an amazing experience.”
Kylie Gillies
Olympia Valance, 2019 Favourite
Dancing For: Dementia Australia
Why did you decide to do the show again? – “I had the most incredible experience in my first season. As hard as it was physically, I laughed a lot, I learnt a new skill, I wore the most incredible costumes, had the most beautiful (yet, at times, crazy) makeup and made friendships I still cherish to this day. Unfortunately, my time was cut shorter than expected. I want to prove to myself and to Australia that I do deserve to be out there with the best of the best.”
Olympia Valance
Ricki-Lee, 2014 Grand Finalist
Dancing For: Support Act
Why did you decide to do the show again? – “After spending the better part of the last two years binge watching serial killer documentaries and eating junk food in my pyjamas, the sassy showgirl in me was starving for a cheering audience! I’ve missed performing so much. It’s what I do and it’s so much of who I am. I was excited at the opportunity to get out there and have some fun, with the opportunity to win some money for my charity.”
Ricki-Lee
Rob Mills, 2009 Favourite
Dancing For: The Australian Children’s Music Foundation
Why did you decide to do the show again and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I wanted to show the judges that I have improved as a dancer/ mover and I wanted to prove to myself that I could possibly be a triple threat. I also was keen to lose a few COVID kilos.”
Rob Mills
Sam Mac, Wild Card
Dancing For: Sydney Dogs and Cats Home
Why did you decide to do the show and what do you want to get out of this experience? – “I’ve always felt that my innate dance talent and flair is under appreciated in bars and nightclubs. This is the platform I deserve. This is my moment. This is my destiny.”
Sam Mac
Dancing With The Stars: All Stars premieres on Sunday, February 20 on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Dancing With The Stars: All Stars is produced by Warner Bros International Television Production Australia and BBC Studios, from a format created by BBC and distributed by BBC Studios.