We FINALLY know when Dancing with the Stars 2025 begins

Channel Seven confirmed that Shaun Micallef would be taking part in the new season in November 2024 at their annual Upfront event, which showcases their new year programming line-up.

Speaking with New Idea shortly after, a television insider said that he was a “great casting choice.”

“Shaun is a bit of a surprising pick, but a really good name nonetheless. Viewers love him and he’s guaranteed to put on a good show.”

“Who knows how he’ll fare with learning the actual steps and dance technique, but his popularity could help him go far.”

“He is going to have good banter with the judges too, especially Helen [Richey] if she’s coming back.”

Notably, this is the first time Shaun has opted to take part in a reality show. He has previously acted in popular TV shows such as SeaChange and Offspring but is best known for hosting the satirical news comedy series Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell. He also hosted Network 10’s game show Talkin’ Bout Your Generation.

Olympic bronze medallist boxer Harry Garside was the second celebrity confirmed to be taking to the dance floor on Dancing with the Stars.

No stranger to reality television, the 27-year-old previously starred in the 2023 season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! where he finished in second place behind Liz Ellis.

But does he have what it takes to win the fight for the Mirrorball Trophy? He said he’s ready to go outside his comfort zone and challenge himself so we know he’s one to watch.

The Bachelor alumni Brittany Hockley will be strapping on her dancing shoes to compete for the Mirrorball Trophy.

Already a familiar face on reality television, the 37-year-old also previously starred in the 2024 season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! where she came fourth.

She follows in the footsteps of her Life Uncut and The Pick Up host Laura Byrne who competed in 2023, but it remains to be seen if she is able to follow in her dance shoes.

Brittany is due to tie the knot and has already joked the competition could be preparation for her big day!

Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney will dive into a variety of dance genres as she competes in Dancing with the Stars.

It is not the first time the Logies Hall of Fame inductee is stepping into reality TV – she also competed in Celebrity MasterChef Australia.

Speaking to Stellar, she confessed she has turned down being part of the dancing show several times before, but decided to throw caution to the wind.

Following her 60th birthday, she said she wanted to say yes to more things.

 7NEWS presenter Karina Carvalho is swapping the news desk for the dance floor!

Can the Cricket Australia ambassador and former ABC journalist take it all the way? She loves to dance so what can possibly go wrong?

“I am the person you’ll catch dancing in the aisle of the supermarket while pushing their trolley. I am definitely not the most talented dancer but I am a hard worker and I will give it my all,” she said to Channel Seven.

She is not the only 7NEWS presenter joining this year’s line-up – find out who else is below!

Michael Usher is joining Karina as a competitor on Dancing with the Stars from Channel Seven.

He is used to presenting the news bulletin, but will he be presented with the trophy?

Only time will tell!

Comedian and writer Felicity Ward is joining the line-up for Dancing with the Stars in 2025.

Without a doubt, the lead of the Aussie spin-off of The Office will entertain viewers and the judges.

Leading up to the competition, she said she isn’t intimidated by the stage given her extensive comedy career. So we are excited to see what she does!

Kyle Shilling is saying goodbye to Summer Bay for a little while as he competes on Dancing with the Stars.

The hip-hop artist and Home and Away star’s professional career began at Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Lore, so his musical theatre background will be beneficial on the dance floor!

The collaborating choreographer has also released original tracks such as Brown Eyes, Do My Dance, and Gimme.

Mia Fevola is following in her parent’s footsteps to compete for the Mirrorball Trophy.

Alex and Brendan came third when they competed in separate seasons, can their model and influencer daughter make it all the way?

Mia also founded the brand MALLT Collective.

Swimming legend Susie O’Neill already has a collection of Olympic medals, will she also be adding a Mirrorball Trophy to her awards?

Throughout her swimming career, she won two gold, four silver, and three bronze medals.

“When I broke the longest standing 200m butterfly world record at the Sydney Olympic swimming trials in 2000, I hopped out and did a dance on the pool deck,” she told Channel Seven.

“For ages after, when I went to functions, people would ask me to do my world record dance. I think now that it is 25 years since that dance, it is a good time to try dancing.”

Instead of roses, podcaster Osher will be surrounded by lights and a glitzy disco ball.

Will The Bachelor and The Masked Singer host take home the trophy?

Trent Cotchin has won three premierships as an AFL captain, but can he take out Dancing with the Stars?

The father-of-three and Brownlow medal winner played 305 games throughout his career and retired from the sport in 2023.