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Brant Daugherty has just been named as a new celebrity contestant for the 17th season of Dancing With the Stars. Here’s the run-down on Daugherty and his new gig.
1. Daugherty Will Be Partnered With Sexy Peta Murgatroyd
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Peta Murgatroyd is one of the hottest and sexiest dancers on Dancing With the Stars. This season she will team up with Brant Daugherty to fight for the Mirrorball trophy.
I couldn't be happier to be paired with @PetaMurgatroyd! She's an incredible dancer and I have so much respect for her #DWTS
— Brant Daugherty (@brantdaugherty) September 4, 2013
Good times at GMA this morning with my new protege @brantdaugherty and of course Bill Nye! What an… http://t.co/NeDjBUMmiA
— Peta Murgatroyd (@PetaMurgatroyd) September 4, 2013
2. He Should Have a Lot of Voters Amongst Pretty Little Liars’ Fans
From 2010-2012, Daugherty played Noel Kahn, Aria’s (Lucy Hale) ex-boyfriend. Check out this little video of the two characters’ romance.
Did you hear the exciting news? #PLL's @brantdaugherty will be on the upcoming season of #DWTS! We're so proud! http://t.co/v4g070Dc5A
— Pretty Little Liars (@ABCFpll) September 4, 2013
3. Daugherty Has a Ton of Projects in the Works Right Now
Since I have to wait to watch @brantdaugherty on Army Wives, I'll definitely be watching him on Dancing With the Stars!
— Erika Martinez (@ermartinez09) September 4, 2013
Currently, Daugherty has three projects in post-production: The Starving Games, Oranges, and The Michaels. Daugherty also has recurring roles on shows including Army Wives and Days of Our Lives.
He once told Seventeen Magazine that acting is in fact his dream job.
Acting was the only thing that ever really kept my attention, and I’m very fortunate that I can have a career doing something I love.
4. The Man Loves a Good Selfie
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Check out some of his latest work on the selfie front. He’s also a Twitter junkie and proud of it! His other addiction is In-N-Out Burger.
Selfies with snooki http://t.co/vMKjPufqMG
— Brant Daugherty (@brantdaugherty) September 4, 2013
On a random yet sweet note, the actor just celebrated his 28th birthday.
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thanks so much for all the birthday love! you guys are the best
— Brant Daugherty (@brantdaugherty) August 20, 2013
5. Daugherty Dishes About His Love Life
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In an interview with Seventeen, Daughtery dished all about his love life. For example, this is what he said about his first kiss:
I think I was in fifth grade. A girl surprised me with a kiss. I was so shocked that I forgot to close my eyes. I’m a lot better at it now, I promise.
He also confessed that his celebrity crush is Natalie Portman.
