The 23rd cycle of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” is almost upon us, and as usual the rumor mill is working overtime with regard to the new season’s celebrity competitors. Although the official celebrity casting announcement doesn’t happen until August 30 on the network’s "Good Morning America," some of the celebrity names circulating include Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, ABC’s most recent "Bachelorette" alumna JoJo Fletcher, "Wizards of Waverly Place" star Jake T. Austin, actress/model Amber Rose, Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps and former "General Hospital" and "Dynasty" star Emma Samms, along with recent Rio-gate bad boy Ryan Lochte, whose involvement in this feel-good franchise could provide the damage control the Olympian so desperately needs.
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