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Fans will now know who the five pairs competing in the Dancing With the Stars 2016 Semi-Finals show will be. Each couple is very happy to be part of the show, and will give it their all. The bar is set high as the contestants get ready to dazzle the audience with their dance moves. Don’t miss it!

The moment fans of Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) are waiting for has finally come. The Dancing With the Stars cast 2016 for the semi-finals has been announced. People are very keen to know the names of the Dancing With the Stars season 23 semi-final cast. Keep reading, because we will tell you the who the DWTS 2016 semi-final cast is right here.

The Show

Dancing With the Stars is an American dance competition television series that is aired on ABC, taken from the original British television show, Strictly Come Dancing. It is currently on its 23rd season, and the show seems to get more popular every year. There is huge curiosity every year to know who the stars will be, and this year is no exception.

The 2016 Cast

The semi-finalists of DWTS were announced, with five pairs dancing their way closer to finale night. Below is the list of the five couples who will perform some smooth dance moves in the upcoming episodes of DWTS.

1) Laurie Hernandez & Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Olympian Laurie Hernandez is thrilled to be paired with experienced dancer, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and the two are increasing their lead on their competitors. Hernandez knows a thing or two about dancing and says she is not called “Baby Shakira” for nothing! Chmerkovskiy is patient and he is a strategist, so this combination looks really strong to win.

Laurie Hernandez & Valentin Chmerkovskiy in DWTS

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2) James Hinchcliffe & Sharna Burgess

James Hinchcliffe is a daredevil on the race track and he has danced his way into the semi-finals on DWTS. Though he suffered a near-fatal crash earlier this year, Hinchcliffe came back strong. He brings the same fighting spirit with him as he dances with pro partner, Sharna Burgess who has also appeared on DWTS several times before.

James Hinchcliffe & Sharna Burgess in DWTS

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3) Jana Kramer & Gleb Savchenko

Kramer’s work and her new born baby have not stopped the actress from dancing into  this year’s DWTS semi-finals! She is paired with Russian dancer, Gleb Savchenko who knows all there is to know about performing on DWTS. Kramer is one of the most-liked stars on this show.

Jana Kramer & Gleb Savchenko in DWTS

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4) Calvin Johnson & Lindsay Arnold

After a successful nine seasons in the National Football League, Calvin Johnson has hung up his cleats only to don his dancing shoes. He is paired with American professional ballroom dancer, Lindsay Arnold, who is excited that she gets to teach Johnson how to dance. Johnson has done a great job getting this far.

Calvin Johnson & Lindsay Arnold in DWTS

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5) Terra Jole & Sasha Farber

Jole is the first little person to compete on DWTS. The star of Little Women: LA has made big strides to get this far. She will be dancing with experienced Russian-Australian dancer, Sasha Farber to make her attempt at winning the show.

Terra Jole & Sasha Farber in DWTS

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Where to Watch?

What time is Dancing With the Stars tonight? DWTS is being broadcast at 8:00 pm EST, on Monday, November 14, 2016, on ABC. Make sure you tune in!

You can also watch it on ABC’s web site by clicking here.

Don’t Miss It

These are the five pairs of stars who are going to be in the DWTS semi-finals this season, to showcase their dance moves and delight you with their skills. It’s an exciting mix of youth and experience, amateurs and professionals. So, don’t miss out!

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