Jamie Lynn Spears joins Dancing with the Stars and has unusual plan for salary
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Jamie Lynn Spears has just been unveiled as a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), ahead of its premiere in the US later this month.
The actor, 32 - whose credits include shows like Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias - was announced as part of the line-up on Tuesday. The news was shared on Good Morning America (GMA), where she spoke about the opportunity.
Jamie Lynn - who is the younger sister of Britney Spears - was unveiled as a contestant whilst sat beside professional dancer Alan Bersten, 29. They're paired up for the ABC show, which will also be broadcast through Disney Plus.
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Jamie Lynn revealed during her appearance on GMA that she will be donating her weekly salary to the actors' union SAG-AFTRA and the writers' union WGA amid members being on strike at the moment in the film and TV industry.
She said on the show: "[I'm] able to do it for a reason that means a lot to me. While everybody in my community is on strike, I've had this unique opportunity where I was offered this chance to work when my community can't work."
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The performer continued earlier: "So I figured I'll do this and I will donate my weekly salary to SAG [and] WGA." Jamie Lynn concluded about the donations: "And just give back to them at a time when they can't even give to themselves."
And asked if she's prepared, Jamie Lynn said about being a part of DWTS: "I don't know if one can ever be 100 percent ready to take on something this big. I didn't realise what a commitment it is [but] I'm ready to challenge myself."
Footage has also been shared on X - formerly known as Twitter - of Jamie Lynn and Alan in a rehearsal studio. She said: "I'm so excited because I'm joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars and I can't wait to show you my moves."
The full line-up for the new season is set to be announced on Wednesday, ahead of the premiere on September 26. Jamie Lynn isn't the only celebrity to have already been unveiled as a contestant for the upcoming season.
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Ariana Madix - who is best known as a cast member on the Bravo reality show Vanderpump Rules - will compete on the show. Her partner for the experience has yet to be announced, though fans don't have long until they find out.
Charity Lawson - who appeared on The Bachelor earlier this year and was herself The Bachelorette in the latter's latest season - is also part of the line-up. Similarly, her dance partner is due to be unveiled by ABC on Wednesday.
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