ABC announced last night that Chaz Bono will be joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars, which starts September 19.
The full cast also includes Ricki Lake, Ron Artest, Kristin Cavallari, Chynna Phillips, David Arquette, Carson Kressley, Nancy Grace, J.R. Martinez, Hope Solo, Rob Kardashian, and Elisabetta Canalis.
Watch interviews with Bono and the other cast members, AFTER THE JUMP…
GLAAD was thrilled that the show would have both a transgender and a gay participant, and released the following statement:
“With both gay and transgender contestants represented on this upcoming season, ABC will send viewers a strong message about the diversity within the LGBT community. At a time when transgender representation in the media is sorely lacking, Chaz Bono joining the cast of a series like Dancing With The Stars is a tremendous step forward for the public to recognize that transgender people are another wonderful part of the fabric of American culture,” said Herndon Graddick, Senior Director of Programs at GLAAD. “His documentary, “Becoming Chaz,” was a great chance for viewers to meet the man behind the headlines. Appearing on such a high profile show will allow millions of Americans to get to know him in a whole new light.”
Watch interviews with Bono and the other cast members, AFTER THE JUMP…
