Over 29 seasons, Dancing With the Stars has paired hundreds of celebrities—a current tally of 336, to be exact—with professional ballroom dancers and then pitted them against each other in a battle for dance floor dominance. The competition series is a reality TV staple that's courted all manner of famous folks, from former child actors to beefy NFL players to pop stars with huge followings to Carole Baskin. But you have to figure that it takes a lot of invitations to put together a season cast, and not everyone who's approached by the show says yes. Keep reading to learn about 17 celebrities who turned down Dancing With the Stars and what we know about why they passed. And for stars you may have forgotten actually did compete, check out 25 Celebrities You Won't Believe Did "Dancing With the Stars."
1
Caitlyn Jenner
In 2018, rumors were flying that Dancing With the Stars producers were trying to lock down former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner. But a representative for the star told Us Weekly that she wasn't planning on entering the ballroom anytime soon. For stars who took off thanks to reality shows, check out The 30 Most Successful Reality TV Personalities of the Last 30 Years.
2
Mark Zuckerberg
Back in 2010, a DWTS source spilled to The Hollywood Reporter (THR) about some of the highest-profile invitees to decline offers to join Season 11 of the reality show. That list reportedly includes (per The Atlantic) Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, who's never commented on his potential dance career.
3
Demi Moore
Rumer Willis had countless fans cheering her on to secure that Mirrorball trophy in Season 20, but no one offered more vocal support than mom Demi Moore. E! News even reports that Moore was "close" to following in her daughter's foxtrot steps and joining the cast of Season 21, but ultimately didn't sign on the dotted line. For celebs who almost joined another of America's favorite reality competition shows, check out 5 Stars Who Turned Down "The Masked Singer."
4
Tiffani Thiessen
"I've been asked a few times, but my response to that is that I am an actor, not a dancer," Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tiffani Thiessen told HuffPost in 2011. That hasn't stopped a lot of people from trying to learn the jive, but we respect her choice!
5
Bobby Flay
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay set the record straight after gossip sites reported that he'd be competing on Dancing With the Stars. He told Zagat in 2013, as reported by Eater, that he didn't want to "be known as that guy on Dancing With the Stars" and that his "wife would divorce" him if he went on the show. He sat it out, but he and Law&Order: SVU actor Stephanie March split a couple years later anyway. For star relationships that flew under the radar, check out Celebrities You Totally Forgot Dated Each Other.
6
Lindsay Lohan
According to a 2013 report from RadarOnline, Lindsay Lohan was offered more than half a million dollars to put on her dancing shoes. So why didn't she join the cast? The same report states that the troubled actor's team didn't think that she could keep to the reality show's rigorous schedule.
7
Lance Armstrong
Dancing With the Stars producers seem to have their hearts set on cyclist Lance Armstrong, despite his doping scandal. "Lance has been offered the show each and every year since its inception," his team told Entertainment Weekly in 2013. "Although flattered he has passed on their generous offers."
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8
Gayle King
Don't expect to see CBS This Morning host and Oprah Winfey BFF Gayle King partnering up with a DWTS pro anytime soon. Back in 2010, she gave a pretty resolute answer as to why she's declined the show's offers. "I think it's good to keep my public humiliation to a minimum," she told Us Weekly. "I would never want to embarrass my children ever…or myself! I can't dance."
9
Ricky Schroder
DWTS winner Alfonso Ribeiro told E! News that a producer asked if he could deliver one star in particular as a personal favor. Too bad '80s heartthrob Ricky Schroder wasn't up for it.
"The one that she wanted I couldn't get," Ribeiro said. "She wanted Ricky Schroder, and Ricky Schroder was like, 'Eh, I don't dance!'" And for more on the Schroder era, check out The Biggest '80s Teen Idols, Then and Now.
10
Jamie Lee Curtis
In 2011, legendary Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis seemed primed to join DWTS having supported pal Jennifer Grey in person at several live shows. But she didn't mince words when E! News asked her ballroom future. "Never in a million years," she said. And then she added a caveat: "I'll tell you how I would do Dancing With the Stars. If they gave me a million dollars to give to charity…I would only do it if there was a big charity component." Ball's in your court, DWTS!
11
Clint Black
A source told Us Weekly back in 2014 that country star Clint Black was approached to dance on the show, as was Travis Tritt. Both singers evidently declined, but Black showed up on The Masked Singer this season, performing as a part of the Snow Owls duo with wife Lisa Hartman Black.
12
Martha Stewart
Lifestyle queen Martha Stewart was also reportedly on the Season 18 wishlist, per Us Weekly.
13
Sylvester Stallone
THR also reported back in 2010 that Rocky himself, Sylvester Stallone, was one get the producers really wanted.
14
Betty White
Also in 2010, national treasure Betty White confirmed to an Associated Press reporter that she'd been asked to do DTWS. "I thanked them very much, and I said, 'No, I think Cloris Leachman took care of our age bracket,'" she explained. And for more on what's next for White, check out Who Alex Trebek Wanted to Replace Him as the Next "Jeopardy" Host.
15
Bill Clinton
Former president Bill Clinton has turned DWTS down a few times, but perhaps not for the reason you think. "You know you actually go out there and you train, you really work at it," he said in an interview with Rachel Ray. "So I had to pass. But I think it's a hoot."
16
Condoleezza Rice
Fomer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice also passed on her chance to compete, according to the aforementioned THR piece.
17
Rosie O'Donnell
Echoing Jamie Lee Curtis, "never in a million years" is what Rosie O'Donnell said to Access Hollywood regarding joining DTWS. And for more rejected roles that'll surprise you, check out These "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Stars Originally Said No to the Show.
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