Stevie Wonder’s Son Mandla Morris Joins The ‘DWTS: Juniors’ Cast — Plus Meet The Other Kids!

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Sep 25, 2018 10:45 pm·

By Julia Birkinbine

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The Dancing With the Stars spin-off, Dancing With the Stars: Juniors, is almost here! On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the very first DWTS: Juniors cast was announced and, after seeing the line-up, we can’t wait to watch the new show!

Though there are 12 celeb kids in the cast, we’re super excited to see Stevie Wonder‘s 13-year-old son Mandla Morris hitting the dance floor when the series premieres on ABC on Oct. 7 at 8/7c.

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So happy to announce that I’ll be on the first season of dancing with stars Juniors!! Can’t wait for you guys to see

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Mandla is an aspiring fashion designer and has been paired with mini pro dancer Brightyn Brems. The duo will be mentored by fan-favorite DWTS alum Cheryl Burke.

The teen is just one of 68-year-old Stevie’s nine children. In December 2014, the “Superstition” singer welcomed baby No. 9, daughter Nia, with his now wife, Tomeeka Robyn Bracy. Stevie is additionally a dad to Aisha Morris, Keita Morris, Mumtaz Morris, Kwame Morris, Kailand Morris, Sophia Morris, and another child with Tomeeka whose name has never been revealed.

Scroll down to meet the rest of the Dancing With the Stars: Juniors cast!

1 of 12

Hudson West and Kameron Couch

Hudson, 10, plays Jake Spencer in ABC’s General Hospital and has also appeared in Grace and Frankie, Grey’s Anatomy, and Modern Family. He’s paired with pro partner Kameron and they pair is being mentored by Hayley Erbert.

2 of 12

Ariana Greenblatt and Artyon Celestine

Ariana, 11, is an actress most known for playing Young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War. She’s also starred in A Bad Moms Christmas and Stuck in the Middle and just wrapped the new movie The One and Only Ivan with Angelina Jolie and Bryan Cranston. She’s paired with pro Artyon and the duo is being mentored by Brandon Armstrong.

3 of 12

Mackenzie Ziegler and Sage Rosen

Mackenzie, 14, is a singer and the sister of Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler. She’s dancing with pro Sage and the pair are being mentored by Gleb Savchenko.

4 of 12

Miles Brown and Rylee Arnold

Miles is known for playing Jack Johnson in ABC’s hit show black-ish. The 13-year-old actor is paired with pro Rylee and the couple is being mentored by Rylee’s older sister Lindsary Arnold.

5 of 12

Sky Brown and JT Church

Sky is a 10-year-old pro skateboarder. She and her pro partner, JT, are paired with mentor Alan Bersten.

6 of 12

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and Tristan Ianiero

The 13-year-old reality star first appeared on TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras when she was five years old and then starred with her family on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: From Not to Hot. Alana and pro dancer Tristan are paired with mentor Artem Chigvintsev.

7 of 12

Addison Osta Smith and Lev Khmelev,

Addison, 13, was just 10 years old when she became the first girl and youngest contestant to win MasterChef Junior. She and pro dancer Lev are paired with mentor Keo Motsepe.

8 of 12

Jason Maybaum and Elliana Walmsley

Jason, 10 — who is most recognized for starring in the Disney Channel show Raven’s Home — is paired with pro dancer Elliana. The couple is being mentored by Emma Slater.

9 of 12

Mandla Morris and Brightyn Brems

Mandla, 13, is the son of singer Stevie Wonder and an aspiring fashion designer. He’s dancing with pro Brightyn and the duo will be mentored by Cheryl Burke.

10 of 12

Tripp Palin Johnston and Hailey Bills

Tripp is the son of Bristol Palin and grandson of Sarah Palin. The nine-year-old is dancing with pro Hailey and the couple will be mentored by Jenna Johnson.

11 of 12

Sophia Pippen and Jake Monreal

Sophia is the nine-year-old daughter of NBA star Scottie Pippen. She’s paired with pro Jake and the duo will be mentored by Sasha Farber.

12 of 12

Akash Vukoti and Kamri Peterson

Akash, 9, is known for being the youngest boy ever — he was just two years old! — to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He and pro dancer Kamri are paired with mentor Witney Carson.

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