Get ready for a Chmerkovskiy showdown! Fans of Dancing with the Stars are buzzing with excitement as Maksim “Max” Chmerkovskiy is set to make a sensational return to the ballroom for season 23. After a four-season hiatus from competing as a professional dancer, Max Dancing With The Stars is back, and this time it’s personal. He’s officially joining the cast to compete head-to-head against his younger brother, the reigning star of the show, Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
The highly anticipated announcement of Maks’ return ignited social media and was officially revealed on Good Morning America on Thursday morning. In his announcement, Maks expressed his enduring connection to the show, stating, “The last 12 years of my life had some sort of relationship to the show. I just wanted this to continue … the feeling and positivity.” He also addressed the exciting prospect of competing against his brother, acknowledging Val’s established success on the show. “We’ve done that before for a bit of time,” Maksim said of competing against Valentin. “He’s become the star of the star and that’s not going to change when I come in and do my thing … I’m excited. I never had this … the way everything came together as a pro this season.”
Rumors of Maks’ return began swirling when a captivating photo surfaced online featuring the charismatic dancer alongside TV personality Amber Rose. The snapshot, seemingly taken in DWTS wardrobe, sent fans into a frenzy of speculation. One fan enthusiastically tweeted on Wednesday, “Maks and Amber what I thought he was doooooonnne [I guess] I was wrong,” accompanying their tweet with the photo of Rose in a dazzling purple sequined dress and Chmerkovskiy in a sleek black suit.
Adding to the star-studded lineup of season 23, Maks and Val will be joined by a stellar cast of returning professional dancers. Fan favorites Witney Carson, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Lindsay Arnold, Sasha Farber, Allison Holker, and Gleb Savchenko were all confirmed to be returning on GMA earlier in the week. Furthermore, it has been confirmed by PEOPLE that Olympian Ryan Lochte will also be joining the competition, promising an unforgettable season.
Mark your calendars! Dancing with the Stars Season 23 is scheduled to premiere on September 12th on ABC. Get ready to witness the Chmerkovskiy brothers battle it out for the mirrorball trophy in what promises to be a season filled with incredible performances and intense sibling rivalry.
