Dancing with the Stars 2021 has landed on screens, with the launch show kicking off on Monday, September 20. During the highly-anticipated first live episode, the official pairings for the competition were announced, including the debut of the show's first same-sex couple.
Newsweek has the full list of who is partnered with who for Season 30 of Dancing with the Stars.
Meet the 'Dancing with the Stars' Couples
YouTube Star JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson
Youtuber and actor JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson made an historic debut as the first-ever same-sex couple on Dancing with the Stars.
During the premiere, they performed the foxtrot receiving 29 out of 40 for their first dance.
Speaking about the history-making pairing to People Siwa said: "For the first time in Dancing with the Stars history, I am dancing with another female, and I'm really, really proud. I came out in early 2021 and what I love to do is make truly being who you are easier for kids."
Singer Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater
During the first live show, Jimmie Allen and professional dancer Emma Slater performed the Tango to Timbaland's "The Way I Are", receiving a score of 22 out of 40.
Spice Girl Melanie C and Gleb Savchenko
For her Dancing with the Stars debut, Melanie C danced the Cha-Cha to the Spice Girls' classic song, Wannabe.
Melanie is paired with Russian dancer, choreographer, and model Gleb Savchenko for the competition.
Bling Empire's Christine Chiu and Pasha Pashkov
Bling Empire's Christine Chiu is partnered with DWTS veteran Pasha Pashkov for the competition.
During the live show, Christine revealed she had broken a rib during rehearsals, joking "without pain, there is no gain."
Actor Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess
Actor Brian Austin Green, best known for his roles as David Silver in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sean Healy in Anger Management, is competing with Sharna Burgess on Dancing With the Stars.
Actor Melora Hardin and Artem Chigvintsev
Emmy-nominated actor Melora Hardin has been paired with Artem Chigvinstev.
For their first routine, they performed the Tango, earning a score of 26 out of 40.
Youtuber Olivia Jade and Val Chmerkovskiy
Olivia Jade has been partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy for Dancing with the Stars.
Ahead of their first performance, Olivia said: "For the past few years, I guess you can say I've been wrapped up in a scandal... After everything happened, I did step back from social media and just soak in what everybody was saying. I'm not trying to pull a pity card, but I just need to move forward and do better."
Olivia Jade was embroiled in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, resulting in her leaving University of Southern California.
Chmerkovskiy added: "I got your back. I'm not really looking at your past. It's what you do here for me that's important. Dancing with the Stars is a perfect opportunity for the world to see another side of Olivia."
The Bachelor's Matt James and Lindsay Arnold
Matt James is dancing with professional Lindsay Arnold in a bid to lift the Mirrorball Trophy this Season.
Television Presenter Amanda Kloots and Alan Bersten
Amanda Kloots has been paired with professional dancer Alan Bersten.
Kloots is no stranger to dancing, having performed as part of the ensemble in several Broadway musicals. She is also a former member of the Rockettes troupe.
Actor Martin Kove and Britt Stewart
Martin Kove is dancing with professional Britt Stewart, who came in sixth place last season.
For their first dance, Martin and Britt performed the Paso Doble.
Olympian Suni Lee and Sasha Farber
Olympic gold-winning gymnast Suni Lee is partnered with Australian-American professional dancer, Sasha Farber.
WWE Wrestler Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and Witney Carson
Mike "The Miz" Mizanin is dancing with professional Latin ballroom dancer and choreographer Witney Carson.
They performed the Cha Cha for their first performance, receiving praise from the judges and a score of 24 out of 40.
Reality Star Kenya Moore and Brandon Armstrong
Kenya Moore, best known for starring in The Real Housewives of Atlanta is dancing with professional Brandon Armstrong.
Fitness Personality Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke
Fitness personality and Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby has been paired with professional Cheryl Burke.
For their first performance, they danced the Tango, receiving a score of 24 out of 40.
NBA Player Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach
Professional NBA player Iman Shumpert is dancing with American professional dancer Daniella Karagach.
For their first dance, Iman and Daniella performed the jive to Outkast's "Hey Ya".
Dancing With the Stars airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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