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Who is Shangela Fans go gaga over the contestants list which includes DWTS first drag queen
By Sukriti Makhija Modified 09 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Drag superstar Shangela to participate in DWTS Season 31 (Image via Instagram/@itsshangela) DWTS is set to return with another glamorous season on Monday, September 19 at 8 pm ET on Disney+. After being on ABC for three decades, the show is set to switch platforms and start fresh. One of the celebrities set to put on their dancing shoes and take to the stage is drag superstar, Shangela. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star will be partnered up with pro dancer Gleb Savchenko in the latest season. Celebrities joining her in the race to win the Mirrorball trophy include Jordin Sparks, Gabby Windey, Vinny Guadagnino, Teresa Giudice, and TikTok influencers Charli and Heidi D’Amelio. Dancing with the Stars #DWTS@officialdwtsMiss @itsSHANGELA is here and ready to strut her stuff on #DWTS! @Gleb_Savchenko19932Miss @itsSHANGELA is here and ready to strut her stuff on #DWTS! @Gleb_Savchenko https://t.co/Gf2bkdNG8U DWTS Season 31 will be co-hosted by the sensational Tyra Banks and season 19 Mirrorball champion Alfonso Ribeiro, and joining them as judges will be Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Shangela is set to dance her way to the top in DWTS Season 31
View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Former RuPaul’s Drag Race star Shangela is an actor, drag performer, and co-host of the Emmy-nominated HBO series, We’re Here. The drag diva is famously known for her phrase "Halleloo" and has also been a guest star in Glee, The Mentalist, X-Files, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. The performer, born D.J. Pierce, is originally from Texas and currently lives in Los Angeles. He graduated with honors from Southern Methodist University, where he is currently an advisory Board Member. Shangela is the first ever drag superstar to be on DWTS USA, and his presence makes it one of the first steps the show has taken towards inclusivity. Last year, JoJo Siwa was the first ever female dancer to compete with another female dance partner on the show. In a video uploaded by US Weekly, Shangela and Gleb spoke about the show and the drag superstar said: "We really are our biggest competition." He went on to talk about the internal struggle with self-doubt and said that they: “Really just want to have fun.” The DTWS couple were asked what it felt like to make history and the two collectively implied that they were over-the-top. Gleb said “sign me up” while Shangela spoke about being on the show since he grew up loving dancing and was grateful to be able “to have this amazing platform to compete.” He recalled that his “jaw was on the floor” when he found out and said that he was living his best life. Shangela also said that visibility is a vital part of the opportunity. He said: "I am the first person to ever be able to compete in drag on Dancing With The Stars in the history of the show." The actor hopes to show people that “it’s all about the heart and the soul.” It shouldn’t matter if it's two men dancing together or a “man and a drag entertainer.” He went on to remind viewers about the spirit of the art of dancing. Shangela@itsSHANGELAGood morning America (and world)! I’m so EXCITED to announce that I’m the newest contestant on @officialdwts !!! From the backyard in Paris, TX to the ballroom on @DisneyPlus time to TURN IT!7429412Good morning America (and world)! I’m so EXCITED to announce that I’m the newest contestant on @officialdwts !!! From the backyard in Paris, TX to the ballroom on @DisneyPlus time to TURN IT! https://t.co/lf8yUCeDWh The drag queen took to Twitter to announce his participation in the show. Fans went gaga about Shangela s presence on DWTS
As Shangela announced his presence on the show, fans took Twitter by storm, sending messages of support and love. raging liberal @Nadia20Shangela may literally be the most relevant right NOW non Housewives person they’ve ever casted on Dancing with the Stars! #DWTS3Shangela may literally be the most relevant right NOW non Housewives person they’ve ever casted on Dancing with the Stars! #DWTS ?? m ??@BITCHYOUMYSONShangela really had the career glow ups since Rupaul #DWTS11Shangela really had the career glow ups since Rupaul #DWTS https://t.co/CtsAAwJLuu Flop E. Lance@Chappells_ShowShangela about to cook on this season of #DWTS31Shangela about to cook on this season of #DWTS fairy boy@gaypoetaltShangela is going to eat UP this #DWTS season. I don’t watch it but that’s MY winner.4Shangela is going to eat UP this #DWTS season. I don’t watch it but that’s MY winner. Christen Ross@isthatchanelShangela is on #DWTS and I am GEEKED.Shangela is on #DWTS and I am GEEKED. Other celebrities to compete in DWTS include Selma Blair, Trevor Donovan, Daniel Durant, Cheryl Ladd, Jason Lewis, Wayne Brady, Jessie James Decker, Joseph Baena, and Sam Champion. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Somava × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी