Mischa Barton - Mischa on Dancing with the Stars #1: Dance, Mischa, dance!

**Cristofle** · 03-08-2016, 03:34 PM

Season 22 Dancing with the Stars

The full cast of DWTS season 22 was announced on Good Morning America, revealing The O.C.’s very own
Mischa Barton will compete for the Mirrorball trophy.

“I know it will push me to my limits, both emotionally and physically,” Barton, 30, says in the current issue
of PEOPLE. “You always learn something about yourself by doing that.”

As for what Barton hopes to get out of the experience?

“You always learn something about yourself when developing a new skill,” she says. “I’m going to learn
plenty because you physically and emotionally are pushing yourself to your limits and that’s both
terrifying and amazing.”

“When we first saw the pros dance I was like, ‘Oh my God! I’m never going to be that good. Let’s be real,’ ”
she adds. “But it will be an interesting transformation.”

Premieres March 21 on ABC

Logan · 03-08-2016, 04:08 PM

When i met her last September , at my nieces wedding she was in good shape and can dance up a storm ..

Not a show i really watch , but may watch a few ep to see her

**Cristofle** · 03-08-2016, 04:10 PM

Yeah, I was about to post the link to the interview!

Why Mischa Barton Kept Turning Down Dancing With the Stars—and Why She Finally Said Yes | E! Online

There's a video of her with her partner- I can't LISTEN to it yet, lol, because I'm at work and there's no sound on this computer, but it LOOKS cute!

Sam_MC · 03-08-2016, 05:28 PM

I don't really know anything about DWTS either, but my mum is obsessed. So there's that. But she only watches the Australian version, so I don't know how much more amped up the US one is.

I'm just waiting on HQs to arrive from the portraits and also the press announcement, so I'll edit the top post with that later.

**Cristofle** · 03-08-2016, 05:30 PM

I remember voting for Kelly Monaco ages ago, but only vaguely (soap fans UNITE!). I didn't even watch though, lol, I just voted for her. I know nothing. ACK. And I feel like this came on suddenly!

Sam_MC · 03-08-2016, 05:37 PM

Now with Hulu, I guess we can just skip everyone else and go straight to Mischa.

**Cristofle** · 03-08-2016, 05:41 PM

That is very true, lol. I like Jodie Sweetin, but I never would have watched for her.

Sam_MC · 03-08-2016, 05:44 PM

Wait, wait, wait, wait!

This thing premieres this month!?!?

I was bracing for September or something.

**Cristofle** · 03-08-2016, 05:48 PM

You talk like I know these things, lol! *googles*

YES, it does!

Quote:

Are you ready to go back to the ballroom? ABC’s Dancing with the Stars will return for its 22nd season in 2016 on MONDAY, MARCH 21 8|7c with a dynamic two-hour premiere. Dancing with the Stars prepares for more glitz, glamour and sequins in 2016. With an all-new cast of celebrities ready to take on the competition and hit the ballroom floor, it will be another season full of surprises and unforgettable dances. Len Goodman will return to join judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Julianne Hough and Bruno Tonioli to critique the Season 22 contenders. Of course, the co-hosts with the most Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will be back too to keep the show on track. Who will follow in Dancing with the Stars winner Bindi Irwin's footsteps and take come the coveted mirrorball trophy? Tune in MARCH 21 to see the competition in action.

Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Premiere Date Announced | Dancing With the Stars

Sam_MC · 03-08-2016, 06:04 PM

I wonder how this impacted The Malevolent filming, cause she seemed to finish that in 2 seconds.

Also, just sharing the Refinery article here too since it's great
Mischa Barton Joins Dancing With The Stars Cast

**Cristofle** · 03-08-2016, 06:32 PM

Hey, it's in my super well thought out main post, lol!

Sam_MC · 03-08-2016, 07:15 PM

LOL sorry. I somehow missed it.

Sam_MC · 03-08-2016, 08:13 PM


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