The season 30 contestants ofDancing with the Starsare sharing why they signed on to compete and what they hope to get out of it.
Ahead of week 2’s performances, PEOPLE has an exclusive clip of all the season 30 stars opening up about their expectations and experiences so far onDWTS.
“Dancing with the Starsis something I’ve always wanted to do,” shares Mel C, a.k.a. Sporty Spice, who is partnered with pro Gleb Savchenko.
“Mel B did an incredible job in 2007. She’s so excited, all the Spice Girls are so excited because I know it’s a wonderful experience,” the singer, 47, says hoping to follow in her bandmate’s footsteps.
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Suni Lee also says she wants to “follow in the footsteps” of the many Olympians who danced before her, including gymnasts Simone Biles and Mary Lou Retton — both of whom were also danced with 18-year-old Lee’s pro partner Sasha Farber.
And similar to Mel C, JoJo Siwa saysDWTSwas a bucket list goal as well.
“Being onDancing with the Starsis a project that I’ve dreamed of being a part of for as long as I can remember. It’s such an honor and such a cool experience that anybody who’d say no to this project is crazy,” theDance Momsalum and Nickelodeon star, 18, raves.
Olivia Jade Giannulli, the eldest daughter of Lori Loughlin, also shares: “I’m really grateful to have this opportunity and also I’m so nervous. I hope I don’t fall on my face during the live show, that’s all I keep thinking about. I’m like, please remember your dance and don’t fall on your face.”
For others,DWTScould be an opportunity to show personal growth.
“What it means to me, especially for my daughter, is to show her that I have courage, to put myself out there and make my dreams come true. And to not be afraid,“Real Housewives of AtlantastarKenya Mooreshares.
“Yes, there’s dance growth and everyone goes through that physical growth, and everyone grows abs all of a sudden,“Bling Empirestar Christine Chiu says. “But if you can measure your before and after where you were emotionally and mentally, and if you can see that expand, I think that’s the most valuable takeaway.”
The Talkco-host Amanda Kloots echoes similar thoughts. “I don’t think it’s always necessarily the best dancer. I think it’s more about your personal journey, and how you and your partner go through this experience together,” she says of winning.
Dancing with the Starsairs Mondays on ABC.
source: people.com
