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The cast was revealed on March 8, 2016 on Good Morning America.[1] Edyta Śliwińska returns as a professional dancer this season after an eleven-season hiatus.[2] Also returning to the pro roster are Artem Chigvintsev and Peta Murgatroyd, both of whom did not appear last season as professional dancers, as well as Sasha Farber, who is once again promoted from troupe member to pro dancer. Last season's champion Derek Hough is not returning for this season.[3] Also not returning are Allison Holker, Emma Slater, Anna Trebunskaya, and Louis van Amstel.
Actress Jodie Sweetin was the first celebrity revealed on Good Morning America on March 2, 2016, while TV meteorologist Ginger Zee was also revealed on GMA two days later, March 4.[4][5] The remaining celebrities and professionals dancers were later revealed on GMA on March 8.[1]
| Celebrity | Notability (known for) | Professional partner[a][6] | Status | Chosen by VFTG Moderator | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Rivera | Reporter & talk show host | Edyta Śliwińska | Eliminated 1st on March 28, 2016 |
Julia Passalt | [7] |
| Mischa Barton | Actress | Artem Chigvintsev | Eliminated 2nd on April 4, 2016 |
Julia Passalt | [8] |
| Marla Maples | Actress & businesswoman | Tony Dovolani | Eliminated 3rd on April 11, 2016 |
Ava Zinn & Kymberly Alvaraz | [9] |
| Doug Flutie | NFL quarterback | Karina Smirnoff Peta Murgatroyd (week 5) |
Eliminated 4th on April 25, 2016 |
Lanise White | [10] |
| Kim Fields | Actress & reality star | Sasha Farber Keoikantse Motsepe (week 5) |
Eliminated 5th on May 2, 2016 |
Julia Passalt | [11] |
| Von Miller | NFL linebacker | Witney Carson Lindsay Arnold (week 5) |
Ava Zinn & Kymberly Alvaraz | ||
| Jodie Sweetin | Actress | Keoikantse Motsepe Valentin Chmerkovskiy (week 5) |
Eliminated 7th on May 9, 2016 |
Ava Zinn & Kymberly Alvaraz | [12] |
| Antonio Brown | NFL wide receiver | Sharna Burgess Karina Smirnoff (week 5) |
Eliminated 8th on May 16, 2016 |
Ava Zinn & Kymberly Alvaraz | [13] |
| Wanyá Morris | Boyz II Men singer | Lindsay Arnold Witney Carson (week 5) | |||
| Ginger Zee | Broadcast meteorologist | Valentin Chmerkovskiy Mark Ballas (week 5) |
Third place on May 24, 2016Female Runner-Up |
Lanise White | [14] |
| Paige VanZant | UFC fighter & model | Mark Ballas Alan Bersten (week 2) Sasha Farber (week 5) |
Overall Runner-up on May 24, 2016Female Winner |
Ava Zinn & Kymberly Alvaraz | |
| Nyle DiMarco | Model & actor | Peta Murgatroyd Sharna Burgess (week 5) |
Winner on May 24, 2016 |
Lanise White |
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Dancing With the Stars' 2016: Season 22 Celebrity Cast Revealed Live on 'GMA'. ABC News (March 8, 2016). Retrieved on March 8, 2016.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Edyta Sliwinska Returning for 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 22. Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved on 3 March 2016.
- ↑ Lisa Respers France, CNN (2 March 2016). Derek Hough out for next 'Dancing With the Stars'. CNN. Retrieved on 3 March 2016.
- ↑ Jodie Sweetin 1st Cast Reveal DWTS Season 22 – GMA. Youtube (March 2, 2016).
- ↑ Corinthios, Aurelie (March 4, 2016). New Mom Ginger Zee Joins Dancing with the Stars with Val Chmerkovskiy!. People. Retrieved on March 10, 2016.
- ↑ Dancing With the Stars Switch Up Pairings Revealed. ABC News (April 13, 2016). Retrieved on April 17, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: Latin Night and the First Elimination. buddytv.com. Retrieved on March 28, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: The Stars' Most Memorable Years. buddytv.com. Retrieved on April 4, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: Disney Night with Guest Judge Zendaya. buddytv.com. Retrieved on April 11, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: The Couples Recreate Famous Dances. buddytv.com. Retrieved on April 25, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: Team Dances and a Double Elimination. buddytv.com. Retrieved on May 2, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: The Judges' Team-Up Challenge. buddytv.com. Retrieved on May 9, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: Semifinals, Trio Dances and 2 More Go Home. buddytv.com. Retrieved on May 16, 2016.
- ↑ 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 22 Finale Recap: Who Wins the Mirror Ball?. buddytv.com. Retrieved on May 24, 2016.
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