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How will Ryan Lochte, Laurie Hernandez fare on DWTS?

Handicapping the athletes on Season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, whose cast was announced Tuesday. The season starts Sept. 12 (8 p.m. ET/PT).

  • Ability: Laurie Hernandez, Calvin Johnson and tossup with Ryan Lochte and James Hinchcliffe.
  • Interest: Ryan Lochte, Ryan Lochte, Ryan Lochte and Laurie Hernandez.
  • Question: Will Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte be this season’s Lolo Jones? The potential is there for a stiff and stunningly bad debut and a one-night stand as Jones, a former Summer and Winter Olympian, did in season 19. Athletic ability does not necessarily transfer to the dance floor.