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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]
- ↑ 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' 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.