The full line-up of contestants in the 2022 season of Dancing With The Stars NZ has been announced.
Competing on this year's dancefloor and raising money for their respective charities are Alex Vaz, Brodie Kane, David Letele, Eli Matthewson, Eric Murray, Jazz Thornton, Kerre Woodham, Rhys Matthewson and Sonia Gray.
Dancing With The Stars NZ is returning to Three this month after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet the stars of Dancing With The Stars NZ 2022:
Eric Murray
Olympic gold medal-winning rower
Partner: Loryn Reynolds
Brodie Kane
Broadcaster
Partner: Enrique Johns
Eli Matthewson
The Edge Breakfast co-host
Partner: Jonny Williams
Jazz Thornton
Author and mental health advocate
Partner: Brad Coleman
Alex Vaz
Reality TV star
Partner: Brittany Coleman
Kerre Woodham
Broadcaster
Partner: Jared Neame
David Letele
Former professional boxer
Partner: Kirstie Williams
Sonia Gray
TV and film star
Partner: Aaron Gilmore
Rhys Mathewson
Comedian
Partner: Phoebe Robb
Dancing With The Stars NZ will be hosted by Sharyn Casey and Clint Randell. The judging panel will be announced in the near future.
The show has raised more than $1 million in the past two seasons on Three in 2018 and 2019, as contestants align with their chosen charity and the public contribute money via text voting or individual contributions.