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If there is anyone who knows the ins and outs of Dancing With the Stars, it's Julianne Hough. Julianne went from a pro dancer to a judge to full-time co-host starting in Season 32. The acclaimed dancer has a long history with the reality TV dance competition, and it was only fitting that she shared the stage with co-host Alfonso Ribeiro.

Julianne replaced Tyra Banks as co-host after the model wanted to pursue other business opportunities. Fans were elated to hear that a veteran pro (and back-to-back mirrorball trophy winner) would hold hosting duties.

Despite being a part of DWTS for nearly 20 years, Julianne began receiving a ton of backlash for her hosting style. In fact, one experienced television host wanted to give her a few tips and tricks.

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The full Dancing With The Stars Season 33 cast list is out. This year, two Bachelor Nation figures will compete for the Mirrorball Trophy. Joey Graziadei and Jenn Tran are putting on their dancing shoes and headed to the ballroom.

While rumors swirled for weeks that Joey had signed on, the decision to cast Jenn came as a huge surprise to many. On top of that, her pro dancer partner Sasha Farber wasn’t supposed to be part of the main cast this season.

Did the network cast Jenn and Sasha at the last second?

Jenn Tran’s Casting Shocked Even Top DWTS Insiders

In a shocking turn of events, The Bachelorette star Jenn Tran is competing on Dancing With The Stars this year. She will team up with pro dancer Sasha Farber to compete for the Mirrorball Trophy. The pair appeared together on GMA with the rest of the Season 33 cast.

As fans wait for news and updates regarding DWTS Season 33, rumors continue swirling that this season will have a remarkably smaller cast.

Many are interested in potential celebrity contestants, including Joey Graziadei and Anna Delvey. But which pro dancers reportedly made the cut?

DWTS Season 33 Features Many Returning Dancers

Nothing is ever official until the full cast list comes out on Good Morning America. However, plenty of familiar faces are reportedly joining the competition this fall.

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Jenna Johnson’s hairstylist accidentally leaked that she will be on the upcoming season. More than likely, her husband Val Chmerkovskiy will come back with her. Val and Jenna are sort of a package deal and frequently choreograph group numbers together. On top of that, Val is the reigning champion and always draws in viewers.

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In a surprise turn of events, Witney Carson will be back in the ballroom this fall.

Cheryl Burke may have officially retired from Dancing With The Stars, but she’s still invested and connected to the series. On her podcast, Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, she invites insiders and former contestants to discuss their opinions and experiences.

Ahead of the Season 33 premiere, Cheryl has been speaking frequently with DWTS reporter Kristyn Burtt. But in a recent episode of the podcast, the women might have shared more than they meant to.

Former Pro Cheryl Burke Accidentally Spills The Beans

Cheryl Burke may not be a pro dancer with DWTS any longer, but many of the pros and insiders still depend on her to keep their secrets. The official Season 33 cast list comes out on September 4, but Cheryl and Kristyn Burtt seem to have leaked some insider information on Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans.

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The pro dancers change from year to year. Season 33 will reportedly...

Is DWTS Season 33 going to have a much smaller cast than usual? According to one insider, that’s most likely the case. Nothing is official until the cast list comes out next week, but fans are preparing themselves for fewer episodes and a smaller talent pool.

Over the last few years, Dancing With The Stars has featured around 15 competitors. So what could these changes look like? And what do fans think? Read on to get the scoop.

An Insider Gives Fans The Scoop On DWTS Season 33

The official DWTS Season 33 cast list comes out on September 4. So far, Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik is the only confirmed cast member. Rumors indicate that execs are scouting talent from Bachelor Nation and other Olympians, but nothing is set in stone yet.

But according to one source, this could be the smallest cast that Dancing With The Stars has seen in several years.

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Former Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke believes Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval will be one of the celebrity contestants of Season 33. As Burke discussed casting rumors on her podcast Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, the two-time mirrorball champion said she wouldn’t be “shocked” to see someone like Sandoval in the ballroom. However, Cheryl’s guest, Kristyn Burtt, responded with an opposite take. “I feel like we’re so over the Scandoval of it all,” Burtt said. “I think he’s perfect for Traitors because he’s been a villain on Vanderpump Rules for so long. But, I feel that just after Ariana [Madix] just did this particular season, we’ve moved on.” Burtt added that The Valley stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright would be better contenders because of their “crazy separation” drama. “I feel they’re more newsworthy than Sandoval actually is,” she said. Dancing with the Stars...

Casting rumors suggest Tom Sandoval could join DWTS; producers love controversial figures. Despite her run on the show, it would be shocking for Sandoval to follow Ariana on DWTS. Sandoval is likely to say yes to DWTS if asked, as he loves being in the spotlight.

Ariana Madix might not be the only Vanderpump Rules star to compete on Dancing with the Stars. In the aftermath of Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss (formerly Raquel) affair, Arianas career reached a new level of stardom. She landed the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, became the new host of Love Island USA, and successfully opened her and Katie Maloneys Los Angeles-based sandwich shop, Something About Her. Before all of those accomplishments, Ariana was cast on Dancing with the Stars season 32, where she finished third.

Her placement on the competitive reality TV show stimulated much conversation during Vanderpump Rules season 11. Scheana Shay...

Cheryl Burke parted ways with Dancing With The Stars, but she’s eager to keep talking about the hit competition show. The dancer hosts her very own podcast, Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, where she dishes about her experience on DWTS and makes predictions about upcoming seasons.

In a recent episode, she sat down with DWTS analyst Kristyn Burtt. Of course, the women discussed possible competitors for Season 33. And Cheryl believes one particular Vanderpump Rules star will receive an invite.

Cheryl Burke Thinks An Infamous Vpr Star Will Get An Invitation

In recent years, reality TV stars have been staples of Dancing With The Stars. Of course, Bravo has innumerable cast members eager to put on their dancing shoes.

Ariana Madix came in third place last season. Could another Vanderpump Rules star be next?

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According to Cheryl, The Traitors also uses the same casting directors that work on Dancing With The Stars.

Will professional dancer Witney Carson ever return to Dancing With The Stars?

The pro last competed in DWTS Season 31 where she teamed up with entertainer Wayne Brady. The pair came in third place that year and were remarkably popular with fans.

But in the Season 31 finale, Witney announced her second pregnancy. She opted to sit out Season 32 to focus on raising her two sons, which included a big move to Florida.

Life has been incredibly hectic, yet fulfilling, for Witney. So, will DWTS Season 33 be in the cards for her?

Witney Carson’s Family Takes Priority Over Ballroom Dance

As the mother of two sons, Witney Carson has her hands full pretty frequently. She and her husband Carson McAllister also recently moved their family to Florida, leaving behind their family in Utah.

In other words, the family has gone through several changes over the past year. And since the boys are still so young,...

Cheryl Burke spoke about whether or not “Dancing With the Stars” should postpone season 32 amid the ongoing Hollywood strikes in a new interview with Et Canada.

Burke — who has been promoting her new iHeartRadio podcast “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” — spoke to Sangita Patel about the show’s costume designers, before talk turned to the strike.

“I think in order for us to really make changes, we have to stick together 100%.”

Entertainment reporter Kristyn Burtt took to social media to post about “DWTS” only breaking WGA rules and still being in compliance with SAG.

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Burtt posted on Monday, “Cast is in compliance with their SAG contract. The show is also a WGA signatory show & ABC will have to clarify how they are or are not using writers during the strike.

Cult comic book ElfQuest - created by Wendy and Richard Pini in 1978 - is experiencing a resurgence of interest thanks to a new fan trailer.

Wendy and Richard joined the trailer's production team and cast on a panel discussion - ElfQuest: From the Woods to the Web - at San Diego Comic-Con.

New media producers/actors Stephanie Thorpe (Gold: Night of the Zombie King) and Paula Rhodes (A Good Knight's Quest) collaborated to create the fan-made, non-profit trailer ElfQuest: A Fan Imagining, which has been gathering support since launching in April at the Screen Actors Guild new media premiere. You can watch the clip below.

Lifelong fans of the comic, Thorpe and Rhodes pooled their skills and resources, along with a cast of 'women of the web' and donations from other devoted fans, to create a live-action exploration of the world of Two Moons.

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A new full length trailer has been released for the Stephanie Thorpe and Paula Rhodes' fan-made film Elfquest. They also have also announced that they will be bringing their Elfquest project to Comic-Con this year. The original teaser trailer for the film blew up online, and it will be interesting to see how this project turns out. The fan-film has got some solid production value, and the actual film could end up being pretty cool.

Here's the synopsis:

ElfQuest tells the tale of a tribe of elves who find themselves driven from their forest by humans and must find a new home. It’s known for its magical artistry and for being a vanguard of the indie/fantasy scene. Originally self published by the Pini’s, the comic book series was later picked up by Marvel and DC Comics respectively.

The Comic-Con panel will take place on Friday, July...

Los Angeles – Elves are descending on San Diego at Comic-Con International 2011 for the panel ElfQuest: From the Woods to the Web on Friday, July 22nd at 8pm.

New media producers/actors Stephanie Thorpe (Gold: Night of the Zombie King) and Paula Rhodes (A Good Knight’s Quest) are responsible for the current phenomenon of fan resurgence in the mystical comic book series ElfQuest, created by Wendy and Richard Pini in 1978.

Thorpe and Rhodes collaborated to create the fan-made, non-profit trailer ElfQuest: A Fan Imagining which has been earning high praise from the media and enormous fan support since launching in April at the Screen Actors Guild New Media premiere. Lifelong fans of the comic book, Thorpe and Rhodes pulled together their skills and resources, along with a cast of famed ‘women of the web’ and donations from other devoted fans to create the world of Two Moons.

ElfQuest tells...