{
  "id": 5198226,
  "title": "Dancing with the Stars contestants Amber Glenn, Ezra Frech are 2 of this year’s best athletes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dancing-with-the-stars-contestants-amber-glenn-ezra-frech-are-2-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:17:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/everything-is-sports/1126895/dancing-with-the-stars-contestants-amber-glenn-ezra-frech-are-2-of-this-years-best-athletes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amber Glenn, an Olympic gold medalist figure skater, and Ezra Frech, a Paralympic gold medalist and world-record holder, are among the most athletic contestants on the upcoming season of \"Dancing with the Stars.\" Both athletes have overcome significant challenges to reach the top of their respective fields, demonstrating incredible athleticism and resilience.\n\nGlenn, who identifies as bisexual and pansexual, has faced bigotry, mental health issues, and illness throughout her journey to Olympic success. Despite the hate she has received, Glenn remains focused on her goal of becoming the next figure skater to win Dancing With the Stars' version of gold.\n\nEzra Frech, born missing his left knee and fibula as well as several fingers, is the first above-the-knee amputee to commit to a Division I college track and field program at USC. He has won multiple Paralympic gold medals and holds high jump world records and Paralympic Games records. Frech is also a disability advocate and founded Angel City Sports to provide adaptive equipment and support for children with disabilities.\n\nThe new cast also includes some sports-adjacent stars, such as Ciara Miller, a reality star known for her appearances on Bravo's Summer House and Love Island Aftersun. Maura Higgins, a Love Island alum and Love Island Aftersun host, is also part of the cast. Other contestants include actress and director Julia Stiles, social media personality Connor Wood, and entertainers Jenna Dewan, Tatyana Ali, Taylor Hanson, and Sarah Jane Nader.",
  "summary": "The new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ premieres in a couple of weeks, and the cast announcement on Wednesday features some incredible athletes — a hallmark of the show in its first 34 seasons. Just look at the list of winners over the years. Dancing well requires excellent timing, anticipation, and athleticism. It’s not […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}