Go Behind The Scenes of DWTS With Olympian Suni Lee

Will the gold medalist take home the mirror ball?

Olympian Suni Lee took home the gold medal at the Olympics for her epic gymnastics routine, but now she’s competing for a very different kind of award. Suni announced last month that she’d be competing on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars 30th season. The 18-year-old champion will compete against stars like JoJo Siwa, Olivia Jade, and Spice Girl Melanie C. See the full cast here.

Last week, Suni attended the 2021 Met Gala in New York City on Monday, dressed in a clever gold ensemble.

Everything @sunisalee_ touches turns to GOLD ⭐️ #MetGala2021 pic.twitter.com/rALbvcv4uR

— ysbnow (@ysbnow) September 14, 2021

Suni was excited to announce to her fans that she’d be competing on the show and tweeted a very excited “SURPRISE” when the season’s cast was announced. Fans have been supportive about Suni’s appearance on the show and can’t wait to start voting for her to win.

SUPRISE 🙈🙈🙈 https://t.co/cnIks7LwlJ

— Sunisa lee (@sunisalee_) August 26, 2021

The first episode of the season premieres TONIGHT, September 20th on ABC. The cast have already had time to get to know each other ahead of the premiere. Suni posed with her co-stars and competitors, Matt James from The Bachelor and influencer Olivia Jade in this behind-the-scenes shot.

Grabbed a stool for Suni 🕺🏾💫 pic.twitter.com/b2DEY9gvm1

— Matt James (@mattjames919) September 8, 2021

Dancing With The Stars fans have high hopes for the Olympic medalist’s success on the show. Suni’s athleticism and gymnastics background will be a strength when the season starts tonight.

so excited !!🤍 https://t.co/Au3XIapUsY

— Sunisa lee (@sunisalee_) September 11, 2021