“Dancing with the Stars” is about to get a little more social.
Vine sensation Hayes Grier is joining the cast of “DWTS” for Season 21, the show announced on Thursday morning.
Welcome to #dwts, @HayesGrier! Follow him on Twitter and Vine for more updates. #HayesDWTS pic.twitter.com/jK4ZRdJbJa
— Official DWTS (@DancingABC) August 27, 2015
“Welcome to #dwts, @HayesGrier!” the show’s official Twitter account posted early Thursday.
Hayes also broke the news to his millions (he boasts more than 12 million followers on social media!) as well on Thursday.
Hey guys I made my big announcement a little early go watch the video on ! http://t.co/O97EmzT2pd Hope you will support me through this!
— Hayes Grier (@HayesGrier) August 27, 2015
Hayes – the 15-year-old brother of fellow social media star Nash Grier – joins a growing list of competitors for the upcoming season of the ABC reality competition series.
Previously announced contestants include Bindi Iriwn, Nick Carter, Paula Deen and jockey Victor Espinoza.
“Dancing with the Stars” Season 21 debuts September 14 at 8 PM on ABC.
— Eric Anderson
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