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The new season of “Dancing With the Stars” is just a couple of weeks away and the show has been dropping some serious updates about what fans can expect. On Tuesday, September 3, production confirmed that Ezra Sosa has been promoted to a pro.
“Oh my goodness gracious! You guys, I can finally say that I am a pro on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 33,” Sosa said in a video posted to the official DWTS Instagram page.
“It has been three years in the making and, to say the least, I’m freakin’ shocked, but, most importantly, I’m just so honored and grateful. And thanks to literally every single person that has supported me to get here. This first season isn’t just going to be for me. It’s going to be for all of you, too,” he continued.
The full cast for the new season of “Dancing With the Stars” will be announced on Wednesday, September 4.
Fans Reacted to the News That Ezra Sosa Has Been Promoted
Sosa first inked a deal to appear on “Dancing With the Stars” as part of the show’s troupe on season 30. He got his first taste of being a pro on season 32 when he danced with Charity Lawson on a week that her pro partner, Artem Chigvintsev, was sick. Many fans of the show have wanted Sosa to be promoted and are thrilled that his time has come.
“Congratulations! You were always incredible on the show. I’m hoping you get a powerhouse partner,” one person wrote.
“I can’t wait he’s gonna be soooo good,” someone else added.
“SO EXCITING!!!! Ezra will be fantastic,” a third comment read.
“Let’s goooo! You deserved it! Bravo and congratulations,” another Instagram user said.
Sosa also received a warm welcome from other DWTS cast members, including Julianne Hough, Rylee Arnold, Pasha Pashkov, and Sasha Farber.
Ezra Sosa Said He Was ‘in a State of Shock’ When DWTS Producers Called Him
Sosa had no idea that he was going to be promoted on season 33.
“It hasn’t hit me yet,” Sosa told GLAAD. “When I got the call, I honestly was in a state of shock from the news. But I think the moment I do meet my partner and the moment I step in the ballroom, that’s when I’ll be like, ‘oh my gosh. Wait. This is actually happening right now,'” he continued.
Sosa went on to say that being a part of the “Dancing With the Stars” cast marked the first time he “truly felt accepted.” He credits the show with shaping the person he has become.
The newest DWTS pro went through a bit of an epiphany of sorts where he realized a lot about the “power of just being yourself.” He also credits DWTS season 30 runner-up — and his pal — JoJo Siwa for helping him navigate some of those feelings and changes.
“She knew I was in the closet. She knew I was gay, but she also knew how uncomfortable I was in my own skin,” he explained. He ended up going on tour with Siwa and she was able to get him to feel more comfortable.
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