‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 31 Cast Makes History With Shangela and Gleb Pairing
usmagazine.comA momentous occasion. The season 31 cast of Dancing With the Stars includes a new kind of duo in the show’s history — professional dancer Gleb Savchenko and RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Shangela.Last season, JoJo Siwa and pro Jenna Johnson became the ABC reality series’ first same-sex duo.
During the September 2021 season premiere, Siwa, 19, shared what the historic pairing meant to her.“For the first time in Dancing With the Stars history, I am dancing with another female, and I’m really, really proud.
I came out in early 2021 and what I love to do is make truly being who you are easier for kids,” the Dance Moms alum said.The “Boomerang” singer and Johnson, 28, came in second in the competition, placing behind NBA star Iman Shumpert and pro Daniella Karagach.
Although Siwa didn’t snag the first place title, she felt proud of what she and her dance partner represented to the viewers at home.“I feel like for people to watch [the show] and see two girls together is really special because you’re not just seeing a female-male couple.
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