« Zombies » star Milo Manheim will partner with Witney Carson in « Dancing with the Stars » Season 27.
Sept. 11 (UPI) — Disney star Milo Manheim is joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars .
Good Morning America announced Tuesday the 17-year-old actor will partner with Witney Carson in Season 27 of the ABC reality competition.
« When I first walked in I thought having a little bit of dance experience would help me, » Manheim said. « I have a little rhythm but once we started getting going, it was nothing like I ever imagined. It’s so much more difficult than I thought it would be. »
« I’ll feel like I’m doing a good job and look back at the video and I just look terrible, » he added.
Carson has appeared as a pro in Seasons 18 through 26, and won Season 19 with Alfonso Ribeiro. She voiced her confidence in Manheim’s potential.
« I feel like Milo has a lot of potential and I’m really excited, » the dancer said. « He’s got the personality, he’s got some rhythm so that’s all we really need. »
Manheim will be the youngest competitor in the season. He confirmed news of his casting in a tweet Tuesday.
« i’m on dancing with the stars so that’s cool, » the star wrote .
Manheim joins The Facts of Life alum Nancy McKeon, who will partner with Val Chmerkovskiy. The remaining Season 27 contestants will be announced Wednesday on GMA.
