‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2017 Cast: Meet the Season 24 DWTS Contestants

Mr. T

Mr. T is on board and he is dancing with with Kym Herjavec, formerly Kym Johnson. The duo is rumored to be performing a Cha Cha routine for the season's opening episode. Mr. T started out in Hollywood, working as a bouncer and major nightclubs, until he became a bodyguard for celebrities including Steve McQueen, Diana Ross and Muhammad Ali, as reported by ABC. Eventually, Mr. T was noticed by Sylvester Stallone, who decided to cast him in his movie Rocky III. It was in the making of this movie that Mr. T became known for his signature phrase, "I pity the fool." Mr. T went on to become a television star, most famously known for his role on “The A-Team.” He was also a professional wrestler, who was a tag-team partner for Hulk Hogan. In recent years, Mr. T has been putting efforts towards being a motivational speaker. According to People, the former wrestler has already dropped 12 pounds while training for his Dancing With the Stars debut. He posted this message on Twitter about the weight loss: This Dancing is really making Me Sweat off the Lbs. I’ve already lost 12! I am Lean, Mean and 219. I am Agile, Mobile and Hostile. Grrr! Mr. T is competing on the show to benefit children battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Shriner Hospital for Children. And, if he wins, Mr. T said he will shave off his legendary mohawk. (Instagram/KymHerjavec5678)