Dancing With the Stars announced the second celebrity to join the Season 34 lineup on May 22, live on Good Morning America. There was much speculation about who could join the cast, with rumors that it could be one of the reality TV stars from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. However, the second person confirmed (after Robert Irwin) is Alix Earle.

But who is Earle, and how do fans feel about her joining the show? She is a big fan of DWTS and grew up watching it, but she has her own dancing skills, and fans are looking forward to seeing her compete in the upcoming season.

How Was Alix Earle’s DWTS Announcement Made?

“This is so surreal,” Earle said on Good Morning America. “I mean, I’ve always been a fan of Dancing With the Stars. I used to watch it when I was so young with my grandma … I was so in love with dance. When this opportunity came to me, it was like, ‘What can I do next? Where can I take this?’ I mean, I’m ready to challenge myself, I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun. It was a very obvious answer to say yes.”

We expect she will be a great competitor because she has a background in dance and will likely be a quick learner. “I would like to say I have some rhythm,” she said. “I’m excited to get back in there and get training.” She is not fussy about the pro partner she wants, and told the Good Morning America hosts that she would be “grateful to be with anyone.” She continued, “I think they’re all so talented. I’m looking for a partner who’s gonna be a good time, a good friend and really push me to be my best.”

Her answers suggest she will be humble and kind, and Dancing With the Stars will be a fantastic opportunity for a different audience to get to know Earle better.

What Do Fans Think Of Alix Earle’s Inclusion In ‘Dancing With The Stars?’

Earle is a 24-year-old model and influencer with a large online fan following. She initially rose to fame by posting “Get Ready With Me” videos on TikTok. She has 4 million followers on Instagram and 7.5 million followers on TikTok. She is also dating NFL player Braxton Berrios, and has worked as a model, including landing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.

Earlle shared a clip of her appearance on Good Morning America on Instagram on May 22. The post’s comment section was filled with reactions from celebrities and fans who were looking forward to seeing her compete for the Mirrorball Trophy.

“I AM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven’t watched in soooo long and now I will be glued Robert and Alix!!!!!!!” a comment reads. “I love her more and more. She’s so authentic down to earth and unlike so many other influencers,” another person shared. Other reactions include, “Definitely tuning in this season lol” and “YAYYYY congrats angel i can’t wait!!!”

Too Hot to Handle star Harry Jowsey (who also competed on DWTS in 32) also commented, writing, “Wow let’s go.” And DWTS professional dancer Julianne Hough reacted with, “Welcome to the fam.”