Sean Spicerhas a new job two years after resigning from the White House.
ABC revealed theDancing with the Starsseason 28caston Wednesday, introducing a new crop of celebrities into the world of ballroom dancing. From reality stars and athletes to country singers and supermodels, the series tapped stars from every corner of Hollywood.
But perhaps the most surprising contestant?President Donald Trump’s former press secretary.
“The nice thing is Sean will be in charge of assessing audience size,”DWTShost Tom Bergeron joked onGood Morning America.
And the humor wasn’t lost on Spicer. The journalist, who admitted to being dancing-impaired, said he plans to “work really, really, really hard every day,” in order to stay in the competition.
Spicer, 47, resigned in July 2017 after Trump appointed New York financier Anthony Scaramucci to fill the job of communications director. Spicer had beendoing double dutyas press secretary and acting as White House communications director since Michael Dubke resigned earlier that year.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer calls on a member of the media during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 27, 2017. Spicer discussed former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, Trump’s tax overhaul plan and other topics.
Spicer’s time at the lectern didn’t come without controversy. He famously came under fire forlying about the size of the crowd at Trump’s inauguration— he drew harsh criticism for his claim that “this was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period” — andscolding veteran White House correspondent April Ryan for shaking her headafter she asked a question related toTrump’s connections to Russia.
Social media also reacted wildly when Spicer hid from reporters “among” the bushes outside the White House following news of the president’sfiring of FBI Director James Comey.
Karamo Brown,The Bachelorette‘sHannah Brown, supermodelChristie Brinkley, country starLauren Alaina, actorJames Van Der Beek, NFL legend Ray Lewis,The Officestar Kate Flannery, pop starAlly Brooke,Lamar Odom,Kel Mitchelland Mary Wilson round of the contestants for season 28 ofDWTS.
This season, the pro dance partner pairings won’t be unveiled until the premiere.
And on Tuesday, ABC confirmed to PEOPLE thatDWTSalum and fan-favorite proPeta Murgatroydwill returnafter leaving the show in 2017.
Season 28 ofDancing with the Starspremieres Sept. 16 on ABC.
source: people.com
