Dancing With The Stars NZ 2022 judges revealed as Camilla Sacre-Dallerup, James Luck and Lance Savali

  • 10/04/2022

Camilla Sacre-Dallerup will return as a judge on the new season of Dancing With The Stars NZ and is joined by two new faces: Performer James Luck and choreographer Lance Savali.

The series will tango back to Three at 7pm on Sunday nights and 7:30pm on Mondays, premiering April 24.

Camilla Sacre-Dallerup.
Camilla Sacre-Dallerup. Photo credit: Discovery

Sacre-Dallerup, a professional dancer with over two decades of experience, will judge the show for her third season this year.

"I'm as excited as the audience to go on the journey with this year's fabulous contestants," she said.

"I'm also looking forward to meeting my fellow judges James and Lance, it's clear we share a passion for dance and performing. I just can't wait to get started."

James Luck.
James Luck. Photo credit: Discovery

Luck will be recognisable to many by his drag star persona Elektra Shock, having competed on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and the second season of House of Drag.

He's worked with a host of global superstars including Sia, Elton John and Annie Lennox, choreographed for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and taught classes and workshops all over the world. 

"Being recognised as an expert in your chosen field is such a huge honour - and to be in the fantastic company of Camilla and Lance is incredible," said Luck.

"With such a diverse wealth of experience on the panel, the stars and pro-dancers this season are sure to be pushed harder than ever before."

Lance Savali.
Lance Savali. Photo credit: Discovery

Savali is a world-renowned hip-hop dancer who has travelled the globe and performed with some of the biggest names in the industry including Beyonce, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Brown.

"I'm looking forward to being on the judging panel of Dancing with the Stars. When you're competing to raise money for a charity that means a lot to you, you definitely want to work extra hard in the competition, so I'm really excited to see what all the celebs bring to the dance floor," said Savali.

The full line-up of contestants includes Alex Vaz, Brodie Kane, David Letele, Eli Matthewson, Eric Murray, Jazz Thornton, Kerre Woodham, Rhys Matthewson and Sonia Gray.

Sharyn Casey and Clint Randell will host the show.